… all hourly values within one week) were not to rise above a fixed temperature threshold, above which the temperature would have a significant effect on mortality. … a clearer picture of the progress of mortality in Germany. The age group of 85-year old people is most affected by heat-related mortalities in Germany. The analysis of …

… fires and in the east of Lower Saxony, which is also at risk of forest fires, the old fire watch towers were replaced by digital and remote-controlled optical sensors … fires and in the east of Lower Saxony, which is also at risk of forest fires, the old fire watch towers were replaced by digital and remote-controlled optical sensors …

… starting in 2011. This affected in particular the age group of 20 to 25 year olds. For the TWH, the mean of the years 2000 to 2014 amounted to some 41,000 active … can occur especially in sparsely populated rural areas with a comparatively older population despite their greater willingness to make a commitment to civic …

… of collection points and more publicity Waste electrical and electronic equipment holds many valuable raw materials. Source: djama / Fotolia.com The German Environment … Very high collection rates of over 75 percent were again recorded for small household appliances such as hairdryers and toasters, as well as consumer electronics …

… report that they "always" choose the energy-efficient alternative when buying household appliances or lighting. Another one fourth does this "very frequently". This … respondents in the German population as young as 14 years old (versus 18-year-olds and older in previous surveys). The current study was designed as an online …

… that fewer end-of-life appliances are disposed of improperly, for example in household waste, packaging waste or in nature, where they do not belong. WEEE should also … to take back WEEE free of charge. The new regulations apply as follows: small old appliances with an edge length of less than or equal to 25 centimetres (e.g. …

… space and water heaters New EU regulations for environmentally friendly heaters Old heaters have high hidden potential to save energy. New energy labels can guide … are labelled with the energy efficiency class information that is familiar on household appliances. When combined with solar heaters or other types of heaters, these … and hot water heating account for about 35% of final energy consumption in Germany. Older models of gas and oil-fired boilers in Germany must also be labelled with …

… 4000 full-load hours per plant per year for lignite and hard coal  plants which are older than 20 years. What's more, at least 5 gigawatts of the oldest and most inefficient coal-fired power plants should be shut down completely.” …

… the desire for a better device is pivotal, even when it comes to large household appliances like refrigerators. The proportion of large household appliances which were replaced within less than five years due to a defect …

… quicker to replace working flat screen TVs Consumers are replacing new household appliances sooner. Source: Black Jack / Fotolia.com Consumers today are using … first useful service life of TV sets in particular, but also of some large household appliances like washing machines, clothes dryers, and refrigerators. In …

… today, especially in existing buildings. Parliamentary State Secretary Florian Pronold said, "Not least due to the recent floods, the issue of climate, environmental … to holistically outstanding projects and inviting imitation." State Secretary Pronold and UBA President Professor Messner awarded the prize in four categories and …