… data entries from 2,062 publications in the publicly available database here . NEW : Since June 2024, all entries in the database are also been available in the …

… and Institute for Applied Ecology (Öko-Institut e. V.) Obsolescence fact check More new washing machines, clothes dryers and refrigerators breaking down within five … – consumers quicker to replace working flat screen TVs Consumers are replacing new household appliances sooner. Source: Black Jack / Fotolia.com Consumers today …

… Many interests come together when considering rivers. For restoration projects, new compromises must be reached and conflicts of use must be resolved through … … Many interests come together when considering rivers. For restoration projects, new compromises must be reached and conflicts of use must be resolved through …

… machines consume less energy Source: B.Pierck / Fotolia.com From the start of the new year, lower values for energy consumption for a range of everyday electrical … not only good for the environment; they also cut people's electricity bills. The new technical requirements have nothing to do with paternalism, but rather are about …

… by change agents that strive for overcoming silo thinking and the creation of new visions and paradigms. In our understanding these transformation processes can … – for yourself and the group of peers that the T-School brings together. Gain new ideas for your work : Every participant contributes a transformative topic, …

… Environmental awareness among Germany's population is undergoing a change, says a new study by the Federal Environment Ministry and the Federal Environment Agency … to use a car. That figure even goes up to 92% among young people aged 14 - 17. New mobility schemes in cities meet with high rates of approval. People are more and …

… Supermarkets and discount grocers now also subject to take-back obligation The new version of the ElektroG makes it easier to dispose of WEEE in an environmentally … to the majority of food retailers in Germany. UBA President Dirk Messner said: "The new take-back obligation for supermarkets, discount grocers and chemist’s shops will …

… Conservation and Nuclear Safety Drought, heavy rains and heat waves impact tourism New study has evidence of how travel regions are adapting to climate change Climate … of snow and an increase in heavy rainfall and flooding at the same time. A new study commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA) shows how these …

… climate-neutral building stock by 2050 Comprehensive building renovation and more renewable energy point the way Germany is able to achieve climate-neutral building … "The earlier we do energy refurbishments in our buildings and supply them with renewable energy, the greater the benefit – for us and the climate." Germany's …

… Building check: Is my house ready for a heat pump? New online tool checks whether a home can be heated with a heat pump The ‘Building … for a heat pump. Source: JulPo / GettyImages While heat pumps are now standard in new builds, many homeowners remain hesitant when it comes to replacing heating …

… into the environment to be minimised. The urgent need for action is shown by four new UBA studies, including one on water analyses in 13 drinking water catchment … resources, they can only be removed again with great effort, if at all. In four new studies, the UBA has investigated the occurrence of PMT/vPvM substances in the …