… 2 per cent over previous year Greenhouse gas emissions levels dropped in Germany in 2011 once again, as current calculations by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) … Some 917 million tonnes of greenhouse gases were emitted to the atmosphere in 2011. “The decline in emissions shows that Germany is serious about its commitments. … Press release No. 17/2012 | 12.04.2012 Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) decreased in 2011 by 26.5 per cent compared to the 1990 index year. This again exceeds the Kyoto …

… e.V., Greifswalder Straße 8, 10405 Berlin Deutschland Runtime 01.12.2010 to 31.05.2011 At the international "Wetlands for Clear Water" conference on 24th March 2011, 45 speakers and participants from seven countries came together to discuss the … kB) … At the international "Wetlands for Clear Water" conference on 24th March 2011, 45 speakers and participants from seven countries came together to discuss the …

… substances of very high concern with the European Chemicals Agency starting 1 June 2011. President Jochen Flasbarth of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is calling … to comply with their registration obligations. Press release No. 28/11 | 30.05.2011 Anyone seeking to avoid contact with substances of very high concern can make … problematic chemicals. Registration obligation enters in effect on after 1 June 2011 requiring businesses to advise the European Chemicals Agency of products they …

… Grace period for environmentally harmful fire extinguishing foams ends in June 2011 The grace period for application of PFOS-based fire extinguishing foams ends on 27 June 2011. PFOS, or perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, is an extremely persistent chemical. … also be used in an environmentally friendly way. Press release No. 27/11 | 05.05.2011   The EU ban on the use of PFOS in fire extinguishing agents takes effect on 28 …

… Green Markets - World of Sustainable Products sponsored by UBA on 29-30 September 2011 in the Urania in Berlin. “Green Economy” stands for resource and … ecological capacity,” said UBA President Jochen Flasbarth. Press release No. 45/2011 | 29.09.2011 The pathway to a green economy provides industrial and developing countries …

… at the international Sustainable Chemistry conference in Berlin on 6 October 2011. The UBA president applauded the “Strategic Approach to International Chemicals … to an absolute minimum, and chemical waste must be reduced. Press release No. 46/2011 | 06.10.2011 UBA also recommends banning the use of especially problematic chemicals …

… upon the launch of the IFA Consumer Electronics Unlimited trade fair on 2 September 2011 in Berlin. Flasbarth alluded to new regulations in the EU Ecodesign Directive … and the EU Energy Labelling Directive. They entail that, as of 30 November 2011, the energy consumption of TVs will finally be marked on the product, whereas … standards of energy efficiency in this regard.“ Press release No. 041/11 | 31.08.2011 UBA wants to make product total energy costs more transparent. “Up to now …

… sustainable Federal Environment Ministry and Federal Environment Agency publish the 2011 Report on the Environmental Economy The 2011 Report on the Environmental Economy, the second after the 2009 report, presents … Röttgen commented: "Germany's growth is becoming increasingly sustainable. The 2011 Report on the Environmental Economy illustrates the dynamic and potential of …

…  Repeated episodes of excessive levels of particulate matter The air in Germany in 2011 once again had excessive levels of particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide … or factories remain the same. There were several high-pressure weather episodes in 2011. Between January and March, and then in November, the daily averages for … emissions that must be reduced at their source. UBA will issue the final report on 2011 air quality in Germany in the first half of 2012 once the validated and …