… not sufficient, hybrid heating systems are a solution, in which the heat pump provides most of the heating and a pellet boiler provides support on the coldest days – even this combination saves a lot of fuel. The UBA (German Environment …

… of adaptation processes are lacking in all countries. Adequate governance designs, models and formats, incl. effective cooperation pathways and coordination … across all levels, and in increasing efficiency of adaptation policy making. Besides, the project contributed to support effective horizontal integration of climate … options & innovations for enhancing vertical coordination & mainstreaming; designing & testing transferable regional & local stakeholder interaction formats; …

… power generation from renewable sources. Source: Martin Stallmann / Umweltbundesamt According to a UBA forecast, Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions were down 4.5 … on threshold values for air pollutants, and published a report on nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in the air we breathe (“Stickstoffoxide und Feinstaub in … natural resources. Repair services are provided not only by the relevant trades but also by a growing number of repair initiatives. A recent UBA study has found …

… by nitrogen dioxide in Germany declined slightly compared with the previous year. Despite this, the limit value of 40 micrograms of nitrogen dioxide per cubic metre … altogether.  read more (in German) High average ozone values, but few peaks in 2018 Despite seemingly ideal conditions for ozone, no more peak concentrations were … emissions trading to climate protection. So very eco: – Submissions for Federal Ecodesign Award 2019 wanted The German Federal Ecodesign Award 2019 has been announced, …

… on indoor air, and our new explanatory film on fast fashion highlights the downsides of this fast-paced, cheap fashion industry. We also cast a spotlight on … in the price tag. Our explanatory film (in German) highlights the problems and provides solutions for dealing with garments. read more (in German) Bathing outdoors A … offers a complete overview of all environmental sectors in Germany. It concludes that greater effort is required to achieve the national goal of reducing …

… implementation and communication of the results. To support this, a handout provides information on the methodological procedure in addition to ISO 14091. First half … the development of renewable energies for the previous year. This background paper describes the initial findings for the electricity, heat and transport sectors… … number of… Series Climate Change Page number 36 Year of publication 2022 Health Designing cities that are liveable and sustainable for all Heat, noise, air …

… recycling of precious and minor metals, a German Environment Agency study concludes that dismantling and recycling obligations plus information obligations for WEEE … from water management, administration and research. Ninth year of Federal Ecodesign Award for forward-looking projects A virtual journey to a high alpine … or the revival of old variety vegetables – the winners of the German Federal Ecodesign Award look for solutions to a more sustainable lifestyle with pioneering …

… to the total emissions of the manufacturing process when the returned goods are destroyed. One way to avoid this would be for retailers to provide better … law, policymakers could encourage businesses to donate returned goods instead of destroying them. Shipping packaging: Many products are already well protected in … and international examples? The brochure summarizes practical experiences of redesigning streets in favor of active mobility and the quality of life in cities. …

… unnecessary burden on the environment and the climate: in many cases, more pesticides and fertilisers have to be used and the fruit and vegetables that do not fulfill … their fruits and vegetables and save on costs by using less fertiliser and pesticides. Consumers benefit from the fact that carrots and kohlrabis supplied without … such as bituminous sheeting, roofing tiles, exterior rendering and plastered facades can release harmful substances into the environment during the building phase, …

… of various means of transport? And how can communities reduce the use of biocides?  Wishing you an interesting read,  The Press Office of the German Environment … information: ecolabels such as the "Blue Angel" should be displayed in the product description and be included as an option in search and comparison functions. … about the product’s life expectancy or whether it can be repaired would also be desirable. What consumers can do: avoid frequent returns when shopping online and if …

… about particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone pollution. Source: Umweltbundesamt How good is the air that we breathe? Since the end of August, reliable and … An air quality index (AQI) ranging from "very good" to "very poor" also provides an instant view of the air quality at every station. Depending on the data … the launch of the app, UBA has upgraded its air data web portal in an even clearer design. A new feature is the air quality index which, just as the app does, provides …