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  • Press release 39/2017 from 27.11.2017 | Last changed: 05.12.2017

    Rethinking it: Winners of the 6th German Ecodesign Award

    Grafik mit grünem Hintergrund. Darauf ein weißer Papierflieger.

    … Ecodesign Award Since 2012 (German: Bundespreis Ecodesign). The competition rewards innovative, ecological and excellent design in the four categories “Product”, … at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle) Andreas Detzel (environmental expert, ifeu Heidelberg) Prof. Matthias Held (product designer, …

  • Press release 40/2017 from 29.11.2017 | Last changed: 05.12.2017

    Wanted: success stories in civic participation!

    Zuhörer sitzen in einem Veranstaltungssaal in Stuhreihen

    … three categories mentioned, there will also be a special prize awarded for special innovative approaches. The winning projects will be awarded at a joint congress held …

  • Press release 32/2014 from 09.07.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    UBA tests outdoor jackets: Weather-proofing is harmful to waters

    Wanderer mit einer roten Regenjacke und einem Rucksack läuft durch einen Wald bei Regen

    … UBA tests outdoor jackets: Weather-proofing is harmful to waters Too many environmentally harmful chemicals in outdoor jackets Weatherproof jackets are … / Fotolia.com The waterproofed layer of weatherproof functional jackets releases environmentally harmful chemicals which contain fluoride. These chemicals are put …

  • Press release 15/2022 from 15.03.2022 | Last changed: 17.03.2022

    Greenhouse gas emissions rose by 4.5 percent in 2021

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … 2021 Federal Ministry for Climate Action announces comprehensive immediate action programme The energy industry accounts for the majority of energy-related emissions … government will now take quick counteraction with its Immediate Climate Action Programme. Stepping up the pace of renewable energy expansion is key here. We have …

  • Press release 6/2014 from 16.02.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Particulates and nitrogen dioxide still a health burden in 2013

    386 measuring stations; particulate matter (PM 10) daily mean value: exceedance of EU limit value 3%, WHO guideline 98% and 2% no exceedances; particulate matter (PM 10) daily mean value: exceedance of WHO guideline 51%, 49% no exceedances

    … industry to large power plants. The UBA therefore applauds the Clean Air for Europe programme adopted by the EU Commission at the end of the 2013 Year of Air. Says … Umweltbundesamt Download image (1.28 MB) Next Previous Links Clean Air for Europe programme UMID article: Health risks caused by particulate matter thematic page …

  • News from 15.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    More ecofriendliness in food sector necessary

    tomato in the dustbin

    … (vzbv) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) are now drawing attention to the environmental impact of foodstuffs and the effects on consumers. Ahead of the …

  • Press release 16/2023 from 07.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Marine Litter Round Table active against plastic pollution in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for seven years

    Müll liegt am Sandstrand, vor allem Plastik- und Fischereimüll.

    … the sea. Efforts against single-use plastic are therefore just as important as environmental education in the national park facilities, for example. But beach … educational concepts for different age groups, as well as guidance on conducting environmentally sound coastal trash pick-up events. Last but not least, an …

  • Press release 24/2020 from 09.06.2020 | Last changed: 17.06.2020

    Air in cities becoming cleaner: number of cities above NO2 limit down by half in 2019

    Stau

    … of air quality nationwide is pointing in the right direction. This shows that environmental policy is effective. Nevertheless, the measures taken so far by the … software updates, subsidies as part of the "Clean Air 2017-2020" immediate action programme, as well as the renewal of the vehicle fleet with vehicles that also have …