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Effectively avoiding greenwashing – more transparency in environmental claims

Press releases 02/27/2025

Consumers are faced with the challenge of correctly interpreting a plethora of environmental claims made on products and services. While many consumers state that environmental friendliness is an important criterion in their purchasing decisions, there is often a lack of reliable and verifiable information. A new study conducted by Oeko-Institut on behalf of the German Environment Agency shows how transparency and comparability can be enhanced by analysing the tension between comprehensible environmental claims and greenwashing. This includes the disclosure of environmental information, stricter testing and clear labels for consumers.
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Yes, I do… want climate protection. What is needed to get that approval?

Press releases 11/28/2024

For climate protection to succeed, a large majority needs to support it. The majority of the population is generally in favour of climate protection, but there is sometimes a lack of acceptance when it comes to specific political measures. But how do we bring about broad approval, what concerns do we need to address and how should policy instruments be designed? Political scientist Dirk Arne Heyen answers these and other questions on the acceptance of climate policy in the latest podcast episode of ‘All change please!’.
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Climate impact of carbon credits is substantially overestimated

Press releases 11/14/2024

In a systematic assessment of more than 60 empirical studies, a new meta-study concludes that the actual emission reductions of the mitigation projects analysed are, on average, about six times lower than claimed. The study “Systematic assessment of the achieved emission reductions of carbon crediting projects,” which was published today in the journal Nature Communications and in which Dr Lambert Schneider of Oeko-Institut was involved, reveals major shortcomings in the quality of carbon credits.
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New study highlights misalignment of gas infrastructure planning and decarbonisation goals

Press releases 10/30/2024

Reforming the regulation of gas distribution systems will be crucial to aligning future energy demand with decarbonisation goals and protecting consumers, concludes a new study by Oeko Institut and the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP).

Hohe Ausgaben für Mobilität mit dem eigenen Pkw

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Die Infografik des Öko-Instituts zeigt, wie stark sich die Ausgaben für Mobilität je nach Haushaltstyp unterscheiden – und wie hoch der Anteil des privaten Pkw-Besitzes dabei ist. Haushalte mit Kindern oder Alleinerziehende geben besonders viel für Mobilität aus – bis zu zehn Prozent ihres Nettoeinkommens. Der größte Teil dieser Ausgaben entfällt auf Anschaffung und Betrieb des eigenen Autos sowie auf Kraftstoffe. Die Kosten für den öffentlichen Nahverkehr (ÖPNV) sind vergleichsweise gering. Die Grafik macht deutlich: Private Pkw-Nutzung belastet das Haushaltsbudget erheblich – vor allem für einkommensschwächere Gruppen.

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Windenergie in Baden-Württemberg

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Die Karte zeigt Windenergieanlagen inn Baden-Württemberg, die bereits in Betrieb sind oder sich noch in Planung befinden. Dabei werden Windvorranggebiete und regionenspezifische Flächenbeitragswerte nach aktuellem Stand der Teilfortschreibungen aufgezeigt.

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Wie wohnt Deutschland

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Über die Hälfte der rund 23 Millionen Mieterhaushalte in Deutschland gehört zum untersten Einkommensdrittel.

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