Nearly two million workers owed their jobs to environmental protection in 2010. read more
Environmental protection provides employment for 2 million
Hazardous substance in marinas
The water in some of Germany's marinas is very polluted and poses a threat to the natural aquatic flora and fauna. The concentrations of so-called antifouling agents are noticeably high. read more
Wind energy: Too great a distance to residential areas would significantly brake the Energiewende
A distance of 2,000 metres would leave only 3 percent of potential capacity read more
First Blue Angel eco-label for 'mobility cards'
The Greater Hannover Transport Association (GVH) has become the first transport operator to receive the Blue Angel ecolabel for its 'HANNOVERmobile' mobility card. Mobility cards combine the classic monthly pass for buses and trains but also offer its users at least two other forms of mobility – for example access to car sharing, rent-a-bikes, or a rail discount card (BahnCard). read more
Noise: not for the ears of small children
Sleep disorders, increased blood pressure or even ringing in the ears (tinnitus) – noise can make people ill, even as early as childhood. A new interactive brochure from the UBA teaches third and fourth-year pupils about acoustics and noise in a playful way and aims to raise awareness of the problem of noise. read more
Katarina Witt, Oliver Mommsen and Hannelore Elsner campaign for the Blue Angel
Three new environmental envoys for Germany's most well-known ecolabel read more
Environmental quality and innovation go hand in hand: nominations for the Bundespreis Ecodesign 2014 (German Federal Ecodesign Award)
It was no easy job for the jury of design and environmental experts. Lively discussions went hand in hand with assessment of ecological and design criteria. A total of 29 products, services and concepts won over the jury and have now been nominated for the Bundespreis Ecodesign 2014 (Federal Ecodesign Award). The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony held at the Federal Ministry for Envi... read more
Who will be the winner of the Blue Angel Prize 2014?
The prize is being awarded this year for extraordinary corporate commitment to protection of the environment and health. The jury in charge has nominated three companies. read more
