… Sustainable mobility saves energy A new record number of 177 German municipalities and districts are taking part in the international action week. European Mobility … will be established in consultation with citizens to make local transport more climate and environmentally friendly in the long term. At the same time, further …

… action with other EU countries due to unfair business practices Packaging waste: the EU takes action against the online marketplace Temu Source: Wakko / … of discount campaigns or the number of products still available. Such aggressive and misleading commercial practices are prohibited in the European Union. For this …

… – but do not act accordingly New UBA study reveals contradiction between aspiration and reality Sustainability was the deciding factor in only 5% of travel decisions … to a new record in tourist transport services by air in 2024. The environment- and climate-damaging aeroplane is the most popular means of transport for holiday …

… fuels in Germany work? A national emissions trading scheme for heating oil, petrol and other fuels was launched in Germany on 1 January 2021, but how exactly does it … the system from 2023. The purpose of the scheme is to provide more incentives for climate protection in the heating and transport sectors. The German Emissions …

… increase the typical 5-kilometre range of a conventional bicycle to 10 kilometres and more. Since three quarters of all trips made in Germany are within a … friendly to the environment than driving a car because it is space-saving, more climate-friendly and quiet. Pedelecs can therefore make an important contribution to …

… A as a substance of very high concern Studies have shown a hormonal effect on fish and amphibians - UBA considering the case for further regulation Bisphenol A is one … or entry tickets, should as far as possible be disposed of in normal household waste. This will stop Bisphenol A entering the materials cycle and the environment …

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency, Federal Environment Ministry and State Chancellery of Saxony-Anhalt Structural change in the central German … region and throughout the country and, ultimately, our environment, nature and the climate.” Wolfgang Scheremet, Head of the Central Office Division at the German …

… Tyler Olson / Fotolia.com Next Previous Certain substances are harmful to man and the environment. The AskREACH project will raise awareness on Substances of Very High Concern in articles among the European population, retailers and industry. Consumers can use a smartphone app to get information on such … Croatia: Friends of the Earth Croatia (ZelHR) Czech Republic: Arnika – Toxics and Waste Programme Denmark: Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DKEPA), Danish …

… quality 2016: Nitrogen dioxide still the top pollutant Lower levels of particulate and ozone pollution Diesel-run vehicles are a major source of nitrogen dioxide. … not exceed 120 ug/m 3 more than 25 days per calendar year, averaged over 3 years). Climate change is increasing the risk of high ozone concentrations. The extreme heat …

… kind that doesn’t get used in the first place, something which has always been true and has become even more important in the current energy crisis. It is easy for … of economising also applies here: food should be used wisely and unnecessary food waste should be further reduced. Germans currently throw away an average of 80 kilos …

… also resulted in higher rates of employment. Other sectors, however –photovoltaics and energy upgrades for buildings – are experiencing a job decline. UBA President … energy and facilities management, organic farming, water pollution control and waste disposal. In addition, there is employment through environmental protection …