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  • News from 19.03.2025 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    Freight transport: climate-neutral, electrified, reimagined

    The various proposed measures for environmentally friendly freight transport described in the brochure have been summarized in a vision picture.

    … economy would grind to a halt. But transporting goods and waste generates noise, air pollutants and greenhouse gases. To counter this the UBA in its vision for 2045 … for road transport, and fuels produced with renewable energies for international air or sea freight are examples of the technologies needed for the transition. … at low water levels. Internationally, sea-going ships should be given preference to air freight where possible. Transporting goods by air is up to 200 times more …

  • Press release 37/2018 from 20.11.2018 | Last changed: 20.11.2018

    High costs when environmental protection is neglected

    Feuerwehr hilft bei Überschwemmung.

    … of floods. Source: asafaric / Fotolia.com Excessive amounts of greenhouse gases, air pollutants and other environmental pollutants harm human health, destroy … environmental and health costs. This must not be forgotten in the debate about air pollution control or the phase-out of coal." Press release No. 37/2018 | … 3.0 for the Assessment of Environmental Costs - Cost Rates All press releases Tags air pollution climate change climate protection methodological convention … …

  • DzU article from 26.11.2024 | Last changed: 27.11.2024

    Indicator: Environmental costs of energy and road transport

    A graph shows the development of environmental costs energy generation and road transport between 2017 and 2022. They were 300.3 billion euros in 2017 and 301.1 billion in 2022.

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

  • Appointment from 21.09.2021

    The Challenge: Combating Global Warming with Waste Sector Actions

    … hosts an Experience Exchange with the Waste Initiative/Hub of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition CCAC. The conference aims to show the methane mitigation opportunities … at local level and how climate finance can support that The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), founded in 2012, is a global partnership of …

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    press release 38/2013

    … press release 38/2013 30.09.2013 Document press release 38/2013 (187.44 kB) Tags air pollutant air pollution air pollution control air quality limit value air quality … press release 38/2013 …

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  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 28.01.2020 | Last changed: 28.01.2020

    Buses

    bus on a road

    … they can be readily replaced. Also, halogen-free refrigerant should be used for bus air conditioning. Associated content Links Blue Angel Buses (DE-UZ 59b) Tools Guide … they can be readily replaced. Also, halogen-free refrigerant should be used for bus air conditioning. … Buses …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 06.11.2018 | Last changed: 06.11.2018

    Construction machines

    Zwei Staßenbaumaschinen auf einer Straßenbaustelle

    … These emissions are – particularly in urban areas – highly detrimental to air quality, as well as the health of the persons affected. Moreover, many people … … These emissions are – particularly in urban areas – highly detrimental to air quality, as well as the health of the persons affected. Moreover, many people …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-1: Recreation areas

    The picture shows an aerial photograph of the ‘Straße des 17. Juni’, a street commemorating the building of the Berlin Wall (the anniversary of German unification takes place annually on 17th June). To the right and left of this street, you can see the canopy of trees in the Große Tiergarten park. The city’s silhouette is visible in the picture’s horizon, including the Reichstags building, tv tower, cathedral and the Brandenburg Gate.

    … Moreover, impacts on the economy can be caused by staff suffering from fatigue, impaired concentration and stress on the cardio-vascular system, making them less … are inter-connected. The positive effect of green spaces on the urban climate and air quality as well as noise abatement depends on the size, structure and … individual’s thermal comfort. Compared to the built environment, lower surface and air temperatures can develop. In addition, green spaces, especially those containing …

  • Press release 64/2009 from 17.09.2009 | Last changed: 12.07.2013

    Kids’ quiz on environment and health

    … way to test knowledge How can I tell if a bathing lake is clean? Why should I air the bath after taking a shower? What is a noise signalling light? Kids (and … in an age-appropriate way about topics such as proper sun protection, healthy air at home and school, or other need-to-know information about clean bathing waters … health All press releases … How can I tell if a bathing lake is clean? Why should I air the bath after taking a shower? What is a noise signalling light? Kids (and …

  • Press release 12/12 from 06.03.2012 | Last changed: 02.07.2013

    REACH taking a close-up look at bulk chemicals

    … REACH taking a close-up look at bulk chemicals Bisphenol A and refrigerant in mobile air-conditioning systems to be retested The bulk chemical Bisphenol A with … Agency‘s (ECHA) action plan. The fluorinated refrigerant R1234yf used in mobile air-conditioning systems in passenger cars will be re-assessed. The EU has … or polyhaloalkene) will also be re-assessed. They are used mainly in mobile air-conditioning systems in passenger cars. Large volume of this chemical are set to …

  • News from 13.07.2016 | Last changed: 12.08.2016

    Peatland and forest climate protection to reduce GHG emissions

    drainage channel through a peatland

    … tonnes CO2 in Germany alone. The drainage of peatland exposes plant material to the air which was previously preserved in airtight conditions and then releases carbon and nitrous oxide. An UBA study … tonnes CO2 in Germany alone. The drainage of peatland exposes plant material to the air which was previously preserved in airtight conditions and then releases carbon …

  • Press release 06/2019 from 13.03.2019 | Last changed: 27.03.2019

    Launch of online portal for climate-friendly refrigeration

    indoor sight of a supermarket

    … restaurants, supermarkets, hoteliers, facility management and any others who use air conditioning and refrigeration systems or heat pumps can find out more about … illustrate the energy savings are made by modernisation or new installation of air conditioning, cooling and heat pump systems which also protects the climate. The … a major role in the warming of the atmosphere. They are used as coolants in many air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and some are even much more harmful to …