… the economy. The restart can only be viable for the future if the funding is used to drive a transformation to a sustainable and climate-neutral society. … though, except perhaps in the case of particularly efficient hybrid vehicles. Public funding should be put to use to offset the losses in revenues in bus and rail …

… countries in the global south, climate change exacerbates the problems already caused by hunger and inadequate access to clean drinking water. However, climate … responsibility to counter the health impacts of climate change and to advance the public health system by improving health care in terms of climate adaptation, … advancing the surveillance of non-infectious diseases and health-related risk profiles. The Friedrich-Loeffler Institute (FLI) is active in the field of monitoring …

… to climate change will receive this highest state award. Today marks the start of public voting for the audience award. The public may cast their vote for one of the nominated projects until 8 June 2022. …

… even ringing in a new era of manufacturing. The efficiency of raw materials, greenhouse gases, pollutants: a study by the UBA highlights the challenges and … the environment for the various fields of application, printing methods, materials used, etc. The report shows that environmental measures are necessary, such as, for … various pressures on human health that should be regulated. Associated content Publications Focus on the future: 3D printing All news Related publications Focus on …

… industrial & commercial, construction & demolition and food waste for 2017 and 2030 using the life cycle assessment method. The study shows the sector's GHG mitigation … interested parties about the potential that circular economy has to reduce greenhouse gases in the context of the European legal framework for the years 2017 and … Ansätze zur Steigerung der Akzeptanz von Nah- und Fernwärme. Source: Öko-Institut Publications Determining climate protection potentials in the circular economy for …

… 70 per cent of the total packaging waste was recycled, with most of the remainder used for the production of energy. UBA President Maria Krautzberger said: "We in … caption Links More on packaging Comparison of packaging waste in EU (Eurostat) Publications Aufkommen und Verwertung von Verpackungsabfällen in Deutschland im Jahr …

… Links Blue Angel Vacuum Cleaners (DE-UZ 188) Tools Vacuum Cleaners Guide on green public procurement: Vacuum Cleaners Tags vacuum cleaner … Apart from the EU Energy …

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… increase from around 112 gigawatts (GW) today to 400 GW by 2040. To minimise land use, rooftop solar installations are the preferred option. However, to meet these … Prioritising solar installations on rooftops and sealed or previously used land  Photovoltaic systems should primarily be installed on buildings, car … Links UBA topic page “Photovoltaics” UBA topic page “Ground-mounted PV systems” Publications Photovoltaik auf dem Acker? - Ein Positionspapier All press releases …

… it comes to green procurement. Such backing should be expressly stated in an in-house administrative instrument such as procurement guidelines, a circular or an … of climate protection and energy efficiency matters, and the units that will be using the items being procured. Such working groups can and should set objectives … share your positive experiences with green procurement with us. Associated content Publications about the article Umweltfreundliche Beschaffung – Schulungsskript 1: …

… REACH candidate list, not only due to its harmful effects on people but also because of its environmental characteristics. The substance can now be subjected to more … The UBA will consider whether Bisphenol A in general or, if applicable, particular uses of it should be subjected to further restrictions for better protection of the … made, for instance, of glass. Printed thermal papers, such as receipts, tickets for public transport or entry tickets, should as far as possible be disposed of in …

… Removing POP from the cycle: proposal to introduce limit values HBCD was used as a flame retardant in polystyrene insulation materials – a waste disposal … in upholstery materials or the coatings of housing plastics. Associated content Publications Identification of potentially POP-containing Wastes and Recyclates – …