… UBA publishes fact sheets on Proposal of EU Packaging Regulation In Germany, 18.8 million tonnes of packaging waste were generated in … / Fotolia.com The EU member states are currently discussing a proposal for new regulations on packaging and packaging waste. Six new UBA fact sheets support the …

… Environmental costs of energy and road transport Environmental costs (greenhouse gases and air pollutants) of power and heat generation ... Source: German … pollute the environment, among other things, through the emission of greenhouse gases and air pollutants. This results in high subsequent costs for society, for … and road transport pollutes environment through the emission of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, e.g. particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. These cause …

… and Health (BAuA) is the competent authority in Germany for the European chemicals regulation, REACH, and the CLP Regulation on the classification and labelling of … substances in pesticides. It is also known that certain fluorinated greenhouse gases, such as the refrigerant R1234yf, can degrade almost completely to TFA in the …

… each. While there have been recent improvements in air quality or greenhouse gases, other indicators fare poorly. "Short-term improvements such as the reduction … each. While there have been recent improvements in air quality or greenhouse gases, other indicators fare poorly. "Short-term improvements such as the reduction … in Germany. While there have been recent improvements in air quality or greenhouse gases, other indicators fare poorly. … State of the environment 2020: German …

… Indicator: Greenhouse gas emissions Emission of greenhouse gases covered by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Source: German Environment … of 693.4 CO 2 million tonnes CO 2 equivalents. Environmental importance Greenhouse gases are released mainly through the use of fossil fuels such as coal and … livestock farming are also relevant emission sources. Rising levels of greenhouse gases warm the earth's atmosphere, leading to climate change. Global warming has …

… cost argument for switching to climate-friendly is also convincing: The EU F-gas Regulation will cause harmful refrigerants to run in short supply, which is already … is a hotline available to users for any further questions. Further information: F-gases are fluorinated gases which play a major role in the warming of the …

… Adobe Stock Water bodies can contribute to climate change as sources of greenhouse gases – this is the conclusion of a new UBA study. Modified water bodies in … are converted into carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide in water bodies. The gases escape into the atmosphere or are stored in the sediment. Natural sediment … redistribution processes, such as floods or turbulence, can release the stored gases into the atmosphere and contribute to the greenhouse gas (GHG) effect. …

… its Data on the Environment 2015 report. Action is needed with regard to greenhouse gases, raw material efficiency and nutrient pollution, good news in recycling and … emissions by 27 per cent between 1990 and 2014. The largest emitter of greenhouse gases, at 39 per cent, is the energy sector. The transport sector is currently … discussion about CO2 limit values for HGV. In this area as well, we need ambitious regulation. Heavy goods vehicles in Germany emitted roughly 38.7 million tonnes of …

… and cool weather cause spike in emissions Nearly 4 million tons more greenhouse gases emissions than in 2015 – transport sector tops 1990 levels More diesel was … road network and to all lorries. This way, the environmental damage of greenhouse gases and noise can be charged to the polluters more easily. "  The aviation sector … production remained stable. The slight rise in emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases can be traced back to the use and disposal of commercial refrigeration units …