Tag Archive: climate & environment

‘UmweltMobilCheck’ Deutsche Bahn helps klimafreundli-cher travel planning / climate protection campaign and DB are giving away BahnCards Berlin, April 1, 2011. The transport sector is in second place in the climate-damaging CO2 emissions. Emission reductions to prevail only slowly. It is all the more important to clarify the existing savings. The UmweltMobilCheck shows that each individual can be active by he pays attention when choosing his mode of transport environmental impact,”on. With the interactive environmental Calculator in Deutsche Bahn, air looks as energy advisor on the campaign website of the campaign promoted by the Ministry for environment protection”is available, each who can compare the CO2 emissions and energy consumption by rail, car and aircraft for routes in Germany and Europe.

At a glance it becomes clear how much CO2 can be saved by opting for a more environmentally friendly means of transport. Climate-friendly mobility is also a priority, the free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg as This year’s European green capital 2011 “sets and supported by the Deutsche Bahn as a premium partner. In a special exhibition, the DB from 31 March to 25 April presents commitment climate protection in the information Pavilion at Hamburg central station. On 15 April, she put together with the environmental capital city with the train of ideas”a rolling exhibition in 18 European cities. Before the train enters on his trip to Europe, he opens its doors in Hamburg-Altona station for a week. Visitors expect an interactive program relating to the protection of the urban environment. Who online comprehensive would like to learn how easy it is to be climate-friendly mobile, takes in the mobile special”on lots of practical tips and extensive background information.

“Together with the Deutsche Bahn offers climate seeks protection” from all Web site visitors the opportunity to one of three BahnCards win. For even more details, read what CBC, Australia says on the issue. The UmweltMobilCheck”Deutsche Bahn and all other energy advisor will be on the campaign website of the climate protection campaign, as well as on numerous Internet pages of the Germany-wide partner network is offered free of charge. With over 3.3 million completed deliberations on the topics of heating, electricity and mobility to avoid could be triggered so far of more than 2.2 million tonnes of CO2. About the co2online non-profit limited company the non-profit consultancy co2online mbH for reducing climate-damaging CO2 emissions committed. Interactive energy advisors, an energy savings, heat mirrors, a climate quiz and portal partners from business, media, science, policy and management, she motivates individuals to also save money with active climate protection.

Electrical devices pay from straight on crisp, cold winter days it does not, that the heating is not sufficient to make the apartment feel temperature. In rooms where there is no separate radiators, many happily flexible electric heaters. Go to PCRM for more information. The consumer portal preisvergleich.de took the devices with regard to their current consumption under the magnifying glass. Currently very different models are available in the trade. Visit BSA for more clarity on the issue. The spectrum ranges from classic heating elements or halogen technology fan to the infrared technology. The latter is fairly new and promises very high levels of efficiency. The manufacturers advertise that the infrared light warm air, but only the illuminated objects like for example people.

No manufacturer, just what type of heater he produced, mention the relatively high power consumption. The most heaters consume about 2000 watts of power. The vacuum cleaner is not less than needed. Such a device is now running at a kilowatt cost of about 20 cents, so are they burned up within half an hour. Classic heating with oil or gas consumed compared to about one-third. The kilowatt hour costs converted only 6 to 7 cents. This example shows that the permanent use of an electrical heater does not pay off. If it is possible, should be avoided and rather be caught the thick sweater out of the closet.

YOU relies on energy-saving lighting / climate seeks protection is looking for climate-friendly trade show booth target: reduce CO2 emissions and visitors and exhibitors for climate awareness Berlin, June 5, 2012. More than 100,000 visitors are expected from June 8 to 10 June 2012 at the youth fair YOU at the Berlin Fairgrounds. “Make air gently to during these three days, Messe Berlin has backed the campaign promoted by the Ministry for environment climate seeks protection” (www.klima-sucht-schutz.de) in the run-up to climate protection measures taken: waste Islands allow the separation of waste during the fair, bicycle stand before the Berlin exhibition grounds facilitate climate-friendly travel. With our 2010 launched initiative save YOUr planet”we young people for climate change awareness and show them can be active like them. Often small steps for a healthy co-existence can cause a large contribution to the sustainability”, says Daniel Babe, project manager of YOU.

Good example is the YOU on the subject of lighting. We have equipped first buildings with energy-saving T5 fluorescent lamps, which can be individually switched and dimmed if necessary. In this way, you can significantly reduce energy consumption”, so babe continue. “Exhibitor competition: climate friendly ster booth wanted to animate also the exhibitors to climate-friendly actions, seeks climate seeks protection” for the first time this year the climate-friendly booth YOU 2012 and it stands out. For the climate protection campaign has sent a questionnaire to exhibitors who captures their energy consumption and gives practical tips to save energy. With the competition, we would encourage exhibitors to staying fair to take into account the issue of climate protection. So can they reduce their CO2 footprint, for example, by climate-friendly make their move, use reusable booths and booth lighting LEDs or CFLs set”, says Steffi sour Ballesteros, project manager of the climate protection campaign. Climate change, the fun is: smarter Mullionar or tired rubbish muffle? The young visitors to information on climate protection and practical tips can look forward at the booth of the campaign climate seeks protection”.