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Environmental and climate protection as a benchmark for economic stimulus packages
Coronavirus crisis: sustainability check for economic stimulus measures
The German government has announced that it will unveil plans tomorrow for another major package of measures to boost the country’s economic recovery…
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[Translate to Englisch:] Weniger Kunststoffe konsumieren, mehr recyceln
Living without plastics – but how?
Plastics are an efficient, practical and cheap material. But the way in which we use plastics has numerous negative impacts, especially on the…
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Less climate protection with change of CORSIA
Climate action in the aviation sector under threat
The aviation industry proposes to change the international agreement to address CO2 emissions from international aviation (CORSIA). Oeko-Institut’s…
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The environmentally friendly disposal of old electronic equipment costs money
Close gap in the law to improve environmental standards in online shopping
Some sellers of electronic equipment from non-EU countries such as China who market their products on the Internet do not contribute to the costs…
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LNG trucks on a par with diesel trucks in terms of greenhouse gases
LNG trucks: Not an option for climate protection
Most trucks running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) emit about the same amount of greenhouse gases as diesel trucks. Depending on the drivetrain…
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Sustainable and environmentally responsible consumption
Strengthening ecodesign: launch of preparatory study for the Working Plan to 2024
Electrical and electronic appliances, lighting products, heating and air conditioning – many products must meet energy efficiency and, increasingly,…
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Greater sustainability through digitalisation?
How sustainable are digital platforms?
Social networking, food shopping, flexible mobility – all these are possible on today’s digital platforms. But do these platforms contribute to…
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Science-based exchange of views
2019 annual report published
Last year saw the continuation of a trend that we had already observed in previous years: German society is becoming more politicised and there is more and more controversy in the public arena. Germany is embroiled in controversy – about the best way to meet climate targets,... more