The European consumer protection network CPC (Consumer Protection Cooperation), co-led by the German Environment Agency (UBA), has succeeded in removing misleading environmental claims ("green claims") from Zalando's European websites. read more
Social Media: Four out of five influencers violate labelling requirements
Under European law, commercial content on social media must be labelled as advertising. The German Environment Agency (UBA) took part in an EU-wide study on this. The findings showed that advertising was only consistently labelled as such in around 20 percent of the influencer profiles examined. read more
Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed
Vehicles have an impact on the environment and climate not only during operation, but also during production and disposal. According to a recent study commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA), electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines. read more
Call for entries for the German Prize for Nature Writing 2024
The publishing house Matthes & Seitz Berlin is once again awarding the German Prize for Nature Writing in collaboration with the German Environment Agency and the Art and Nature Foundation. read more
50 years of noise protection at the UBA: Noise protection is health protection
Constant noise is a burden on mind and body, can make you ill and, in the worst case, can even lead to heart attacks and strokes. One in four people in Germany lives in a region where exposure to traffic noise is too high. read more
Federal “Blue Compass” award launches in new round of competition
As of today, projects can once again apply for the “Blue Compass” federal award – the highest state award in Germany for projects to adapt to the consequences of climate change. The award is aimed at local authorities, private and municipal companies, educational and research institutions as well as clubs, associations and foundations. The deadline for applications is March 22, 2024. read more
Detailed greenhouse gas emissions figures for 2022: Emissions fell by 40 per cent compared to 1990 – EU climate protection targets met
A total of around 750 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent was emitted in Germany in 2022. This is 9.6 million tonnes or 1.3 per cent less than in 2021 and 40 per cent less than in 1990. read more
New record revenue in emissions trading: More than 18 billion euros for climate protection
Revenue from the European and national emissions trading system in Germany rose to a new high of over 18 billion euros in 2023. Compared to the previous record year of 2022 with revenue of 13 billion euros, this represents growth of around 40 per cent. read more