… Federal Minister for the Environment Steffi Lemke commented: “I’m delighted that young people have a positive view of Europe and value our democracy. The … week before the European elections. Companies and politicians have a responsibility When it comes to environmental and climate protection, young people expect more from … In the survey, 74 per cent of respondents thought that companies were not doing enough in this area. The majority are of the opinion that the state has a role …

… Video lecture series on climate change and health More frequent hot weather days due to climate change are also a strain on people's health. Source: creatas / Thinkstock How do climate change and environmental degradation affect human health? What can people …

… Source: Isabella Herbst Plastics are valuable materials but become a problem when they end up as waste in the environment, where they degrade very slowly and can … 06.06.2019 Global production of plastic was around 1.5 million tonnes in the 1950s. That figure had risen to 348 million tonnes by 2016 and continues to grow. At the … but not least, plastic is increasingly entering the environment because people carelessly litter it with items such as coffee cups, cigarette butts or plastic bags. In …

… make an entry for the German Ecodesign Award. Wanted: innovative ideas and projects that are progressive and demonstrate exceptional design. This can include market-ready goods and services, conceptual work, also by students. Creativity knows no bounds here! Press release No. 03/2023 | … innovative, environmentally friendly materials are helping us to save resources, do less damage to the environment and to consume more sustainably. I am therefore …

… transportation sector is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions. For that reason, it is crucial to promote sustainable mobility as part of the fight …

… concern about global warming’s consequences on health Many people are skeptical that something can be done to mitigate climate change Source: encierro / … — along with issues such as economic growth, public health, and war. However, when viewed in isolation, certain environmental protection issues remain highly … celsius is losing support: only 57% find this goal very important— a whole 5% less than in 2022. However, when participants were asked about specific and current …

… uses only 2.7 per cent of its available drinking water resources. There are nevertheless some good reasons to continue to be careful with water. Mr Thomas Holzmann, … the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), explains: "Saving water is worth the effort when it comes to hot water preparation in particular. The less water heated for showering and bathing the less energy is consumed, and that relieves the strain on the climate and household budgets." He continued: "In …

… the last study of 2016, the study on environmental awareness in Germany 2018 shows that the importance of environmental protection and climate action gained in …

… How does emissions trading work? Wie funktioniert der Emissionshandel? Und warum gibt es … explanatory film now published shows in sound and pictures how emissions trading works in practice: e.g. what is the ‘cap and trade’ principle? How does trade … friendly technologies and thus make a contribution to climate protection. More information on emissions trading can be found on the website of the German …

… Environmental Awareness Study 2018 Population expects more environmental and climate protection from all stakeholders Environmental … (UBA), Maria Krautzberger, presented today. The majority of the population believes that the important stakeholders (industry, federal government, local authorities) are not yet doing enough – and are also critical of their own commitment as citizens. Every …

… air systems. However, the devices should be properly assessed before use to ensure that they are suitable for the room in question. For example, the airflow rate must … air. Therefore, every ventilation possibility should continue to be used even when using air purifiers. The IRK states that rooms in which there is no possibility … washing, wearing a face covering) must therefore continue to be observed regardless of the above measures. Associated content Links Air purifiers in schools …

… tonnes of greenhouse gases emissions in 2020 – roughly 70 million tonnes (8.7%) less than in 2019. These are the conclusions drawn from emissions data from the … sectors, especially in the energy industry. However, the available data also shows that around one third of the reductions is a reflection of the consequences of the … restrictions on production and mobility. This means that emissions will rise again when the economy picks up. This is especially true for the transport sector, which …