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Electric steelworks, chlorine electrolysis plants and other industrial large-scale consumers could become much more flexible in their electricity consumption and thereby help in the effort to integrate renewables in the power grid. These are the findings of a study done on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA). read more

The design and environment experts of the jury have nominated 34 projects for the 2015 Federal Ecodesign Award. The selected projects stand out because of their convincing design and environmental friendliness. The nominated projects include products and concepts to promote recycling in the areas of fashion, mobility, logistics and nutrition. read more

The pace of environmental protection in the agriculture sector over the past 30 years has clearly been too slow. Many known problems such as high nitrogen inputs to soil and air remain unsolved despite improvements. read more

The prize will be awarded this year to businesses which have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to protecting the environment and climate. read more

UBA: Focus more attention on large-size plastic litter read more

New EU regulations make heating units and water heaters more sustainable and provide guidelines for new purchases. The regulations specify a gradual establishment of limit values for energy efficiency and emissions and introduce energy labelling requirements. read more

State Secretary at the Federal Environment Ministry Jochen Flasbarth is calling for greater international effort to improve the protection of man and the environment against chemicals. "The impact of hazardous chemicals on the environment and health does not stop at national borders. The international community must there do all it takes to increase the safety of chemical production and use worldw... read more

Support from the Federal Environment Agency read more