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  • Press release 13/2015 from 30.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Umweltbewusstsein 2014 study: More and more people see protection of the environment as part of the solution, not the problem

    Barbara Hendricks and Maria Krautzberger present the Umweltbewusstsein 2014 study

    … the commitment of the Federal Government to climate-friendly, energy-efficient and durable goods in the framework of the Ecodesign Directive corresponds to consumer desires. UBA's President Maria Krautzberger said: "The demand for green products is high, and there is widespread willingness to make a switch to … 39% have tried out green electricity supply, and about one fifth are frequent purchasers of organic food products. The interest in ecological products varies, …

  • Cover from 18.04.2018

    Green Economy in the Alpine region - Stakeholder Dialogues

    … and Ecology, Switzerland): “Starting points and ideas for future-oriented and durable business models in a Green Economy”  A report with more information on the … and Ecology, Switzerland): “Starting points and ideas for future-oriented and durable business models in a Green Economy”  A report with more information on the …

  • Press release 41/2023 from 10.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.11.2023

    Antibiotic resistance: Study shows high pressure to take action

     a lot of pills in different colours

    … in 2020. The world's first study with detailed insights into global antibiotic production will now be presented at a press conference on Friday (10/11/2023). “Our … the first time three years ago in order to incentivise the environmentally friendly production of antibiotics. This means that pharmaceutical companies can receive a … are needed for the authorisation and ongoing production of selected medicinal products, particularly antibiotics, as well as standardised monitoring systems to …

  • News from 12.10.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    UBA supports design for a circular economy

    Discussion panel at the Circular Design Forum 2018

    … Bettina Rechenberg is the head of the UBA Division III responsible for sustainable production and products and circular economy Source: IDZ / Kühnapfel Fotografie Next Previous …

  • Press release 22/2020 from 02.06.2020 | Last changed: 08.06.2020

    Asbestos in buildings still a problem

    hellgraue Wellplatten aus Asbestzement

    … offers advice, also aimed at non-specialists and do-it-yourselfers Building products which contain asbestos can be harmful to health when renovation is being … October 1993 may still contain asbestos today. In addition to asbestos cement products, the carcinogenic substance is contained in plasters, floor coverings or …

  • Press release 18/2015 from 08.05.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    First Blue Angel for environmentally friendly washing-up liquid

    dishes are washed in a kitchen sink

    … washing and washing up (Nachhaltiges (Ab)Waschen) on Sunday, 10 May 2015, the first product bearing Germany's most popular ecolabel has been announced: the dm-drogerie … Thomas Holzmann, Vice-President of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) said: "The products we take for granted in the household to wash and clean are sometimes … fragrances which can cause health problems. Consumers should therefore choose products with the EU ecolabel or Blue Angel. Both labels guarantee that the …

  • Press release 31/12 from 14.09.2012 | Last changed: 02.07.2013

    REACH: Federal Environment Agency lists more “Substances of Very High Concern“

    … information about the presence of Substances of Very High Concern in everyday products by entering the product barcode at www.reach-info.de. Press release No. … in high concentrations. Manufacturers use the chemical as an additive in textile production and in resins and varnishes. Scientific studies have proven that …

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    EW-I-3: Reduced power generation due to ambient temperature in thermal power plants

    A bar chart shows the ambient temperature-related electricity production of thermal power plants in gigawatt hours in a time series from 2001 to 2017. The values fluctuate between less than 100 gigawatt hours for 2002 and 2,500 gigawatt hours for 2003. From 2007 onwards, the values become comparable and range between 300 and 1,000 gigawatt hours. There is no trend so far.

    … thermal power plants A bar chart shows the ambient temperature-related electricity production of thermal power plants in gigawatt hours in a time series from 2001 to … monitoring report … A bar chart shows the ambient temperature-related electricity production of thermal power plants in gigawatt hours in a time series from 2001 to …

  • Newsletter from 17.02.2017 | Last changed: 23.02.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2017

    … on agricultural diesel, EU support for agriculture and the VAT privilege for animal products such as meat and milk. The UBA report makes concrete proposals for reform … gas emissions by more than half the levels in 2014. In addition, coal-fired power production must also be more than halved by 2030, says a new study. read more (in … findings on the topic. read more (in German) How to design resource labelling for products How can products be labelled in such a way that consumers can easily see …

  • Newsletter from 03.04.2024 | Last changed: 03.04.2024

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2024

    … CBAM to create fair international competitive conditions for energy-intensive EU products. We hope you find it an interesting read, The Press Office of the German … this are the increased share of renewable energies, a decline in fossil fuel energy production and lower demand for energy from industry and consumers. National …

  • Press release 45/2015 from 08.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    German diet is a strain on the climate

    Eine Vielzahl von abgepacktem und rohem Fleisch

    … our consumer habits in earnest. That means our well-loved habits, too. The production of animal products, and meat in particular, has a high impact on the environment because of … avoided and is an important means to preserving our livelihoods." Emissions of food products include those incurred through transport: the long hauling distances of …