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  • Press release 36/2021 from 07.09.2021 | Last changed: 29.09.2021

    Bundespreis UMWELT & BAUEN 2021 – Progressive building and refurbishment for more climate protection and social cohesion

    Schriftzug "Bundespreis Umwelt & Bauen" und Bild einer Trophäe aus Holz

    … generates more energy than it consumes and stores waste heat in an ice storage. In addition to the main prize winner, another four projects were awarded recognitions, … the vocational school centre in Mühldorf am Inn as an award winner which, in addition to its outstanding energy concept, uses a mix of wood and concrete with … President Professor Messner awarded the prize in four categories and conferred four additional awards, each of which was selected by an independent jury. The awards …

  • Press release 47/2018 from 17.12.2018 | Last changed: 21.12.2018

    Rodent control involves risks for man and the environment

    ein Rattenschatten an der Wand

    … rats and mice can lead to an unintentional poisoning of pets and wild animals. In addition, most of the chemical substances used are very persistent in the … rats and mice can lead to an unintentional poisoning of pets and wild animals. In addition, most of the chemical substances used are very persistent in the … rats and mice can lead to an unintentional poisoning of pets and wild animals. In addition, most of the chemical substances used are very persistent in the …

  • Press release 24/2024 from 28.05.2024 | Last changed: 31.05.2024

    German bathing waters rated excellent again

    Children jump in a lake.

    … and coasts met the minimum requirements of the EU Bathing Water Directive. In addition, over 96 percent of bathing waters were again awarded with the top marks of … and coasts met the minimum requirements of the EU Bathing Water Directive. In addition, over 96 percent of bathing waters were again awarded with the top marks of … and coasts met the minimum requirements of the EU Bathing Water Directive. In addition, over 96 percent of bathing waters were again awarded with the top marks of …

  • 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

    … about applications, funding opportunities and legal issues on the www.kaeltemittel-info.de online portal. Besides the bonus for the climate, the cost argument for … " Klimafreundliche Kälte " is aimed at users and planners of refrigeration systems. Information about environmentally friendly alternatives provides clear explanations … looking for professional planners and engineering firms in their region. In addition, there is a hotline available to users for any further questions. Further …

  • Press release 44/2021 from 28.10.2021 | Last changed: 06.12.2021

    Environmentally Harmful Subsidies: nearly half granted for road traffic and aviation

    Euro bank notes

    … agricultural vehicles, as well as of the commuter mileage allowance would generate additional revenues for the public sector in the double-digit billions. This is the … 65.4 billion euros in 2018, as reported in the study, are not identical with the additional financing scope gained for the public sector in the event of a reduction. … agricultural vehicles, as well as of the commuter mileage allowance would generate additional revenues for the public sector in the double-digit billions. This is the …

  • Press release 36/2024 from 06.09.2024 | Last changed: 18.10.2024

    UBA refuses to approve certificates for eight UER projects

    an einer Förderanlage wird Gas abgefackelt

    … is often not sufficient to uncover and prove misuse of the UER system. In addition to its own investigations, the UBA has therefore enlisted the support of an … of the UBA. There are a total of 75 UER projects worldwide, mostly in China – in addition to the eight projects, the UBA will also investigate other critical UER … from this project alone from entering the market by refusing to approve them. In addition to the eight projects with approval applications for 2023, the UBA is …

  • Press release 12/2024 from 22.03.2024 | Last changed: 25.03.2024

    Water body of the year 2024 – Shallow coastal waters of the Baltic Sea

    Braunalge unter Wasser.

    … on the draft status assessment until 15 April 2024: https://mitglieder.meeresschutz.info/de/oeffentlich/zustandsbewertung-2024.html Press release No. 12/2024 | … on the draft status assessment until 15 April 2024: https://mitglieder.meeresschutz.info/de/oeffentlich/zustandsbewertung-2024.html World Water Day For the 14th time, … on the draft status assessment until 15 April 2024: https://mitglieder.meeresschutz.info/de/oeffentlich/zustandsbewertung-2024.html … The shallow coastal waters of the …

  • Press release 57/2014 from 23.12.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Coffee machines and IT devices to use electricity more efficiently

    coffee machine

    … example, be met by coffee machines and IT devices such as modems and routers. In addition to this, the information provided about ovens must be more transparent … and 80 Euros from electric-powered electrical and electronic equipment. Possible additional initial costs have already been deducted. From January on, consumers can …

  • Press release 09/2025 from 27.02.2025 | Last changed: 03.03.2025

    Recognising greenwashing – creating transparency

    Eine Verbraucherin schaut sich ein Produkt aus dem Einkaufsregal an.

    … environmental information. The results are now available in a report and, in addition to contributing to the current discussions on the EU initiatives … are also intended to clear up the confusing market of environmental labels. In addition, the planned European “Green claims directive” is intended to further … environmental information. The results are now available in a report and, in addition to contributing to the current discussions on the EU initiatives …

  • Press release 10/2019 from 10.05.2019 | Last changed: 16.05.2019

    Blue Angel ecolabel awarded to disposable nappies

    Mutter wechselt Windeln.

    … made of fluff pulp sourced 100% from sustainably managed forests, free of cosmetic additives, tested for harmful substances and now available in a number of drugstore … made of fluff pulp sourced 100% from sustainably managed forests, free of cosmetic additives, tested for harmful substances and now available in a number of drugstore …

  • News from 24.01.2018 | Last changed: 25.01.2018

    Blue Angel: New requirements for mobile phones and textiles

    a woman shopping clothes with a smartphone, standing in front of a wardrobe

    … and approved by the Environmental Label Jury. Changes include details and additional requirements of the working conditions at the manufacturing site. … and approved by the Environmental Label Jury. Changes include details and additional requirements of the working conditions at the manufacturing site. …

  • Press release 39/2025 from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 04.12.2025

    Clean Air at a Glance: UBA Publishes New Air Quality Index and Updated App

    Zwei Smartphones auf lila-farbenem Hintergrund. Aufschrift: Wie gut ist die Luft, die sie atmen?

    … risks, and offers guidance for the general public as well as vulnerable groups. In addition, the German Environment Agency has updated its “Luftqualität” app and the … measurement data also for particulate matter Inclusion of sulphur dioxide as an additional pollutant Risk-equivalent derivation for all pollutant classes …