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  • Press release 32/2016 from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmentally harmful subsidies in transport sector at record level

    exhaust pipe of a car emitting exhaust gases

    … sold in Germany is made outside of Europe. The environmental damage of textiles production is enormous and working conditions are a disaster. The amount of … 2016 All press releases Tags diesel vehicle environmentally harmful subsidy textile production … The German Environment Agency (UBA) is calling for a much quicker …

  • 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.

    … a life cycle. That’s why it’s important to me to start already with the design of products.” Christian Meyer, Minister for Environment of Lower Saxony: “Our seas are … outlining the state of knowledge and the priority measures that are needed. The products also include recommendations for avoiding and safely recovering ghost nets, …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Tourism

    Beach chairs at the Baltic Sea

    … as increasing water and energy consumption. To ensure the water supply for snow production, water storage basins or artificial lakes are built in the mountains. … of cultural offers (e. g. concerts, exhibitions) and the marketing of regional products. Adaptation of summer tourism For summer tourism, generally applicable … of cultural offers (e. g. concerts, exhibitions) and the marketing of regional products. … For summer tourism, generally applicable adaptation strategies and …

  • Press release 21/2016 from 31.05.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    The gardening season kicks off

    compost heap in a garden

    … Press release No. 21/2016 | 31.05.2016 For millions of years nature's waste products have decayed into humus wherever they happen to fall. Composting applies …

  • Press release 25/2020 from 22.06.2020 | Last changed: 06.02.2024

    ZERO WASTE

    Raul Walch. Laborant’s Pause, 2018. Inkjet-Print. Copyright: Raul Walch

    … consequences of plastic packaging, tire abrasion, toxic chemicals, and the overproduction of consumer goods. Zero Waste will be realized by the German Environment … obsolescence of high-tech electronic devices. Eliana Heredia works with disposable products and cleaning agents to produce a rather graphic installation. Tue Greenfort … toys and small plastic parts, and the consequences of microplastics in cosmetic products. Using virtual reality glasses, viewers of Bianca Kennedy's and The Swan …

  • Press release 19/2019 from 06.06.2019 | Last changed: 16.08.2019

    Plastics in the environment

    Plastic waste on a beach.

    … on plastics in the environment. Press release No. 19/2019 | 06.06.2019 Global production of plastic was around 1.5 million tonnes in the 1950s. That figure had …

  • Press release 06/2019 from 13.03.2019 | Last changed: 27.03.2019

    Launch of online portal for climate-friendly refrigeration

    indoor sight of a supermarket

    … high-efficiency components and systems. Accordingly, their CO2 emissions from the production of electrical energy are also lower. Associated content Links Das Portal …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … stress reduces physical performance and thus also has a negative impact on social productivity in industry and commerce. Heat stress will increase. This is not only … stress reduces physical performance and thus also has a negative impact on social productivity in industry and commerce. Heat stress will increase. This is not only …

  • Press release 05/2020 from 11.02.2020 | Last changed: 19.02.2020

    Air quality 2019: Trend in NO2 decline continues

    Eine Straße, in der sich Autos stauen.

    … standards (post-Euro-6/VI legislation) should envision raising the requirements of durability in exhaust after treatment systems. In addition, the regularly scheduled …

  • Press release 11/2019 from 18.05.2019 | Last changed: 23.05.2019

    Biowaste as source of energy

    Bio waste

    … peat. Biogas generated from biowaste can substitute fossil fuels in the production of electricity and heating. That is a real boost for the Energiewende, it …