Climate change makes adaptation necessary
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86/08Climate protection: EU resolves to switch off light bulb starting 2009
Regulation valid throughout EU will save some 15.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year by 2020 read more
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85/08Environmental awareness among Germans is high
Federal Environment Ministry and UBA present new study read more
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84/08EMAS environmental management at five sites
UBA seeks to reduce pressure on environment caused by its travel on official business read more
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83/2008Giving sun this Christmas and protecting the environment
Solar products with the ”Blue Angel” save energy costs: Exhibition at the ENERGYDESIGN CENTER in Berlin read more
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81/08More safety at industrial installations
German consultation aid services to avoid hazardous incidents read more
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82/08Building and living still place greater strain on environment than necessary
New Federal Environment Agency (UBA) brochure points the way to a solution read more
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80/08The Blue Angel - Active in Climate Protection
Labelling of particularly energy-efficient and climate-friendly products read more
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79/2008Germany now involved in more than 100 international climate protection projects
Clean Development Mechanism is headed in the right direction read more
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78/08Wood-fired heating: Not every type of fuel may be used in fireplace or tiled stove
Consumer advice on climate-friendly heating read more
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77/08Emissions trading: companies to receive certificates
Pressure to act mounts on inefficient power stations read more
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76/08Emerging economies can also make a lasting contribution to climate protection
Support of industrialised countries required read more
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74/08Safe and ecologically just travel to Antarctica
New visitors guide and flyer for cruise ship tourists read more
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75/2008Global warming: Water scarcity in the Alps?
Uneven distribution of water resources may become exacerbated read more
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73/08As concerns the ‘climate neutral’ notion: Preventing greenhouse gases is better than offsetting them
Federal Environment Agency publishes guide on voluntary compensation for greenhouse gases read more
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72/08Nearly 42 billion euros in subsidies detrimental to environmental protection efforts
New report by Federal Environment Agency shows how to phase out unecological subsidies read more
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71/08Semi-natural bodies of water and leas sustain biodiversity
Conservation and environmental protection measures required read more
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070/08Information on energy-efficient city lighting
First results from countrywide contest and into the next round read more
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69/08Success for REACH
New obligations to report for businesses: European Chemicals Agency publishes list of Substances of Very High Concern read more
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68/08Climate change in Europe: Warning signs becoming ever clearer
European Environment Agency publishes new report read more
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67/2008Mobile air conditioning units with carbon dioxide are climate-friendly and efficient
First-time launch of mobile air conditioning units with CO2: UBA presents car at IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover read more
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66/2008Germany is global leader in exports of environmental protection products
56 billion euros in environmental protection products shipped abroad read more
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65/08Contest: Schools take action to protect climate
Wanted: Creative solutions to climate and environmental problems read more
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64/08Climate-friendly refrigeration in supermarkets
Systems with natural refrigerants have best climate balance - grants available for energy efficiency and use of natural refrigerants read more
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63/08Consumer electronics are seldom green
UBA booth at IFA provides info on stand-by losses in consumer electronics read more
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61/08A healthy start in life
The impact of the environment on infants, unborn children and fertility - new brochure for parents read more
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62/08Emissions reporting made easy
New registration software BUBE-Online simplifies corporate environmental data reporting read more
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60/08Online now: The new H2O-Wissen media database
Teaching materials on the subject of water and protection of waters available in time for back-to-school season read more
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57/2008Health: Carefree summer
How to enjoy the summer without environmentally-related health problems read more
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58/08Environmental justice - Environmental and health protection for everyone!
Lower income population often bears the brunt of environmental problems read more
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59/08Energy-saving advice in Turkish
Federal Environment Agency’s first Turkish-language how-to manual with advice on how to save energy in the household read more
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56/08Could there be a dramatic and abrupt change in the climate?
UBA background paper on possible tipping points in climate system read more
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55/2008Import of waste subject to authorisation rose in 2007
Federal Environment Agency publishes statistics for 2007 read more
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54/08Bye bye standby: EU Commission declares war on standby losses
Measures adopted to combat energy-inefficient office and household appliances read more
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53/08Saving petrol, staying mobile - despite high fuel prices
Nine tips from the Federal Environment Agency read more
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52/2008Waste incineration and waste prevention are not a contradiction in terms
New Federal Environment Agency background paper read more
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50/08Ban on DecaBDE flame retardant in electronic and electrical equipment in effect on 1 July 2008
Federal Environment Agency calls for similar move for textiles read more
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51/08New Internet portal to provide public authorities guidance in purchasing computers
Public-private cooperation in IT and communications technology purchasing read more
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48/2008First eco-label with same award criteria for Germany and China
Use of label for recycled toner cartridges becomes much easier read more
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49/2008More energy efficiency in city lighting
National contest launched read more
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47/08Biological diversity and human simplicity
Ironic art: Exhibit at Federal Environment Agency in Berlin read more
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46/08Put CO2 away under the sea?
Domestic and international experts discuss impact of carbon dioxide sequestration on marine environment read more
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45/08Pre-registration for REACH begins
Federal Environment Agency providing advice and support to businesses on implementation of REACH read more
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44/08Continued dry periods and nitrogen input are hazardous to biological diversity
Agriculture must reduce nitrogen deposition read more
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42/2008Jobs in environmental protection at a record high
1.8 million in Germany employed in environmental protection sector read more
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43/08Natural refrigerant for mobile air conditioning systems
Carbon dioxide as refrigerant lowers greenhouse gas emissions read more
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41/08Our oceans and seas need protection!
New background paper by Federal Environment Agency on perspectives in European Marine Strategy read more
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40/08Summertime and bathing fun
New regulations in monitoring of bathing waters read more
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39/08A clean bill of health for our waters?
Experts concerned about malformations in marine organisms - Cause study in North and Baltic Seas necessary read more
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38/08Park landscapes, root systems, tree signs
Federal Environment Agency exhibits artwork about the resource tree read more
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37/08Setting limits for asphalt and cement
Put the brakes on land use, save resources, maintain diversity read more
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36/08Blue Angel tyres run more quietly
Eco-label for low noise emissions and reduced rolling resistance read more
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35/08Biodiversity: creating a national park programme in Turkmenistan
Advising-assistance project will support the protection of biological diversity read more
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034/08Renewable energies making the electricity mix more climate-friendly
CO2 emissions per kilowatt hour of electricity sank in 2006 read more
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32/2008”Girls’ Day - future prospects for girls” 2008
Federal Environment Agency in Dessau-RoÃlau is in on it once again read more
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31/08Climate change and Germany - Adaptation necessary
Results of congress held in Berlin read more
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30/08Recommendations for ecologically fair event planning
New guide published on ecological organisation of meetings, congresses, and other events read more
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29/08Noise Awareness Day 2008
UBA calls for regional measures to combat high levels of noise annoyance read more
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27/08News from a learning federal authority
"This this" art project comes to successful close read more
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28/08Environmental protection requires planning
How planning law can do more to protect climate, biodiversity and undeveloped land read more
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25/08EMAS environmental management: Federal Environment Agency practises what it preaches
Federal Environment Agency practises what it preaches read more
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26/2008Fluorinated greenhouse gases: New EU regulations governing refrigeration and air conditioning systems
As of July 2008 maintenance, installation and servicing by certified professionals only - self-installation no longer allowed read more
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33/2008Fragrances in laundry detergents and cleaning agents - one can well do without
A nationwide day for sustainable (dish) washing on 10 May 2008 read more
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23/08No deficit in supply of electricity expected
Federal Environment Agency presents study on alleged gap in electricity supply on account of phasing out nuclear energy by 2020 read more
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24/08Summer, sun, climate change
How can we protect ourselves from summertime heat? Advice and information in a new UBA background paper read more
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22/08The fight against rubbish and stink: advice on ecological spring cleaning
Use cleaning products sparingly - bring broken electrical and electronic devices to community collection points read more
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21/08Despite rise in German industry’s emissions in 2007
Emissions trading was already effective in first trading period read more
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20/08Brominated flame retardants: guardian angels with a bad streak?
A new Federal Environment Agency background paper on the uses, risks, and substitutes read more
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19/08Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act - ElektroG in effect for three years: Federal Ministry for Environment and Federal Environment Agency deliver positive summary
High rate of collection of used electrical and electronic equipment read more
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18/08Progress made or a standstill in environmental protection?
Answers provided in new manual with 44 environmental indicators read more
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17/2008How good is drinking water quality in households with children?
More results from the Federal Environment Agency’s German Environmental Survey for Children read more
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15/08Environmental Research Plan 2008 now online
Submission of statements of intent accepted up until 4 April 2008 read more
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16/08Climate protection: Greenhouse gas emissions down by 2.4 percent in 2007
Warm weather, high cost of energy and continued strong growth in renewable energies sector account for braking read more
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14/08Computers to go green
Ecology is focus of this year’s CeBIT read more
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13/08Climate protection: New manual for Joint Implementation projects
DEHSt publishes guide for innovative climate protection projects under the Kyoto Protocol read more
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12/08Child health: House dust sometimes polluted
Early results from 600 households with children read more
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11/0830 years of the Blue Angel, 30 years of innovation
BMU, UBA and Environmental Label jury mark start of anniversary year of successful eco-label read more
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10/08Climate protection and resource efficiency
Annual conference: Challenges and opportunities for IT and telecommunications sector read more
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9/08Emissions trading: Allocation procedure for second trading period completed
1,625 installations receive free emissions allowances read more
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08/2008Industrial waste in my neighbourhood?
New Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) provides online information about industrial emissions read more
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07/08Soot particle filter: Federal Environment Ministry denies accusation it lied
Bundestag was fully and truthfully informed read more
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6/08Dangerous legacy: Complete replacement of lead water pipes now
Water containing lead not suitable for infants, toddlers, and pregnant mothers read more
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5/08Despite favourable atmospheric conditions: too much atmospheric particulate matter in 2007
Only little improvement on account of mild winter and rainy summer read more
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04/2008Waste water treatment facilities do their bit to protect climate
Cities and municipalities can save a great deal of energy on waste water treatment read more
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3/08Exposure to traffic and aircraft noise are recipes for illness
International study repeats findings: the greater the noise exposure, the higher the blood pressure read more
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2/08Cooperative effort between Federal Network Agency and Federal Environment Agency
Federal Network Agency’s market surveillance aids compliance with Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act read more
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1/08Emissions trading in Europe goes into next round
German Emissions Trading Authority delivers positive summary read more
