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    Cow on a mountain pasture

    Cow on a mountain pasture

    … The following contents contain this medium: Environmental impact of milk production: pasture grazing beats indoor housing model Wie können …

  • Press release 02/2018 from 22.01.2018 | Last changed: 14.02.2018

    EU identifies Bisphenol A as a substance of very high concern

    Reagenzkolben mit Flüssigkeit

    … Bisphenol A has an effect similar to that of hormones on fish and frogs and harms reproduction and development. The UBA will consider whether Bisphenol A in general or, … world's most prolifically produced chemicals. The substance is to be found in many products of everyday use, such as drinks bottles, food tins, DVDs, till receipts … Consumers have an explicit right of information concerning the inclusion of SVHC in products. Manufacturers, suppliers and dealers must disclose whether a substance of …

  • Press release 10/2014 from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 15.05.2023

    Greenhouse gas emissions rise again slightly in 2013, by 1.2 per cent

    The chart shows the greenhouse gases in million tonnes CO2 equivalents. In 1990 1,248 were emitted, in 2012 940 and the forecast for 2013 is 951. CO2 is the biggest proportion, than CH4, N2O and f-gases.

    … increase, with a rise of 1.5 percent. This is caused by more hard coal use for the production of electricity, and weather conditions required more oil and gas for … Balances, renewables were already contributing 23.9 per cent of gross electricity production in 2013. UBA Vice-President Holzmann commented, “We would be well-advised … increase, with a rise of 1.5 percent. This is caused by more hard coal use for the production of electricity, and weather conditions required more oil and gas for …

  • Press release 02/2021 from 28.01.2021 | Last changed: 08.02.2021

    Final account of 2019 greenhouse gases in Germany: Emissions declined by 35 per cent over 1990 levels

    Kohlekraftwerk

    … reduction. (3) Furthermore, the contribution of renewable energies to electricity production increased significantly in 2019. However, this is not primarily due to … of the emissions relevant for the ESD and thus also of any necessary additional purchases of certificates. In addition to credits from previous years and the …

  • Press release 76/09 from 23.10.2009 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    The United Nations - together for global chemicals management

    … global chemicals management International SAICM programme  for global security in production, use and disposal of chemicals Protecting the environment against harmful … (e.g. non-governmental organisations, lobbyists, pressure groups). Chemical products are a part of our daily lives, yet we quite often dispose of too little information about the chemical ingredients in individual products or their impact on health and the environment. Global chemicals trade …

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    Jury of the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2021

    Jury of the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2021

    … The following contents contain this medium: German Ecodesign Award goes to 10 products and concepts demonstrating innovative, sustainable design 25 projects …

  • Press release 33/2025 from 17.09.2025 | Last changed: 22.09.2025

    Design for the future

    Group photo

    … aspects in design continue to gain ground and can become the standard for products and services—both at the European level together with other member states, … optimism.” Dr Bettina Rechenberg, Head of Department III “Sustainable Products and Production, Circular Economy” at the German Environment Agency ( ⁠ UBA ⁠ ) and jury …

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    OSB in 24-litre emission test chamber

    Spanplatte befindet sich in einer Prüfkammer, um schädliche Substanzen zu ermitteln

    … behaviour of wood and wood-based materials Tags pollutant wood-based material wood product … OSB in 24-litre emission test chamber …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-2: Yield fluctuations

    The picture shows the soil of a cereal field, with large cracks caused by drought.

    … than to long-term yield trends. Any increase in yield variability increases the production risk for agricultural businesses. Extreme years tend to result in … surprisingly high yields. Both versions make forward planning difficult and entail production risks, because any calculation will have to be inclusive of the materials …