… "Mobile" chemicals - when filters become useless German Environment Agency wants better protection of drinking water against … are what the UBA is calling chemicals which have entered the water cycle because they do not bind to solids such as sand or activated carbon. They are therefore … and avoid contamination of the water cycle at the development phase and in the use of industrial chemicals," says Maria Krautzberger.  Drinking water in Germany is …

… Detailed greenhouse gas emissions figures for 2022: Emissions fell by 40 per cent … in 2022 Source: Gina Sanders / Fotolia Germany maintains its level of greenhouse gas reduction. The European emission reduction targets are fully met. This is … tonnes or 1.3 per cent less than in 2021 and 40 per cent less than in 1990. … Detailed greenhouse gas emissions figures for 2022: Emissions fell by 40 per cent …

… Infrasound at or under perception threshold does not cause acute physical reactions … persons classified the infrasound sounds as "somewhat" to "moderately" annoying. … Infrasound at or under perception threshold does not cause acute physical reactions …

… Guide for greenhouse gas-neutral administrations published A photovoltaic system on … Administrations (EPA Network) on November 25th. He presented UBA’s guide on greenhouse gas neutral administrations, now also available in English. 25.11.2021 Numerous … guide on greenhouse gas neutral administrations, now also available in English. … Guide for greenhouse gas-neutral administrations published …

… the Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety 2019 greenhouse gas emissions in Germany declined by 6.3 percent Energy sector slashes … emissions, growth in building and transport sectors Germany must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 95% – with all sectors contributing. Source: Kalafoto / …

… Working to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality at the German Environment Agency New … its car fleet to zero. “We seek to be pioneers on the path to becoming a greenhouse neutral agency and identify the actual ways to do so,” says UBA’s President …

… Shipping companies must report greenhouse gas emissions Maritime transport accounts for 2.2 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Source: Dan Barnes / iStockphoto In an initial step to …

… UBA refuses to approve certificates for eight UER projects Defective certificates … submitted by project organisers is often not sufficient to uncover and prove misuse of the UER system. In addition to its own investigations, the UBA has therefore … not issue the requested approvals due to irregularities identified by the UBA. … UBA refuses to approve certificates for eight UER projects …

… Joint press release with the German Meteorological Service Climate change could cause more heat-related deaths in future Heat waves raise risk … in heart patients by up to 15 percent Heat waves are only one of the health risks caused by climate change. Source: knipseline / pixelio.de Coronary deaths during heat …

… European emissions trading: record decline in greenhouse gas emissions in Germany … Climate and Transformation Fund. In order to ensure compensation for private households, politicians should now swiftly introduce the climate money agreed in the …

… technology (Green IT) Although software products are immaterial goods, their use can bring about significant materials and energy flows. Software characteristics … which hardware capacities are made available and how much electric energy is used by end-user devices, networks, and data centers. The connection between software …

… with a range of other approaches and strategies (e.g., longevity, Intensity of use, and the sharing economy). In order to assess the contribution and the limits of recycling for sustainable resource use and climate protection, there is a need for a clear definition of the assessment … 6.25 MB Print version not available Tags raw material demand recycling resource use circular economy … Opportunities and limits of recycling in the context of the …