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Date: April 5, 2022 Renewable energy: Almost two thirds (57%) were generated by hydropower
A sustainable use of limited natural resources is inconceivable without increasing the use of renewable energy. However, some countries have so far not used renewable energy sources at all or only to a limited extent.
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Date: November 9, 2021 G20 responsible for approximately 81% of global CO2 emissions
Global CO2 emissions reached a level of 38.0 billion tonnes in 2021. The G20 states were responsible for 81% of these emissions. The largest carbon dioxide emitters among the G20 members were China, the United States and the EU.
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Press release No. N 035 of 7 June 2022 25% less plastic waste exported in 2021 year on year
Germany exports markedly less plastic waste than a few years ago. In 2021, just over 766,200 tonnes of plastic waste was exported from Germany – that is one quarter less (-25.2%) than in 2020. At the time, just over one million tonnes had been …