… of our groundwater with nitrate from intensive agricultural practices. Read more about the matter in this newsletter. We would also like to recommend – hot off … are available open access and online for one year. Easy access to environmental information: online survey launched The general public has a right to free access to …

… is launching umwelt.info, a new internet portal where the public can easily access information and data on the environment and nature conservation. In future, all … here. Supermarkets play a key role when it comes to making our food system more sustainable and environmentally friendly. A new study commissioned by the UBA …

… of climate-damaging gases in the transport sector increased once again, and more cars, lorries and HGVs travelled on German roads than they did in the year … Mobility conference), which we wish to present in this newsletter.  Wishing you informative reading The UBA press office Air Quality: Nitrogen dioxide presents a …

… with heavy metals such as mercury and persistent organic chemicals has fallen by more than 95 percent in many major eastern German rivers since the early 1990s. And … content. In addition, concepts for a multimedia learning platform and for customer information in pharmacies have been developed. read more (in German) The proportion …

… infiltrations from agriculture into our groundwater a cause of worry,  making it a more costly exercise to maintain the quality of our drinking water. Certain … which enter our waters at far smaller concentrations also demand our attention. For more information about these topics, read this edition of “UBA aktuell”. Wishing you …

… the moment. We must rapidly expand renewable energy sources and simultaneously be more conservative in our use of energy. More on this in this newsletter issue. It is … Pollutant enquiries with the Scan4Chem app: database checked Are you looking for information on substances of very high concern used in consumer products? …

… even be dangerous. That is why we take the view that walking should be encouraged more and have presented our ideas on how this can be achieved. Find out more in the … Technology” funding priority of the Environmental Innovation Programme. Wishing you informative reading The UBA press office Walking – the underestimated way of getting …

… investments. We share some interesting figures with you from the past year and information on current changes in legislation and dates for the new year. Wishing … green leaves in the supermarket, even though this causes the vegetables to wilt more quickly and the leaves are usually already discarded in the shop. Such retail …

… Private funding, mainly from philanthropic institutions, was the main source. More recently, growing interest from both the public and private sectors has been … and installation level by giving an overview of the EU-28 level as well as detailed information for eight selected European countries: Germany, Italy… Series Climate …

… of the eight food retail companies with the highest turnover in Germany? Read more in this newsletter issue. Wishing you an interesting read, The Press Office of … the greatest impact on the CO₂ balance of the users? Two new UBA reports provide information on this. read more (in German) Guide to public procurement of green and …

… can living, working, recreation and mobility in the city and its surroundings be more sustainably interlinked? Wishing you an interesting read, The Press Office of … The Competence Centre for Sustainable Consumption provides share pics and information material for free download and use to promote awareness of the concept …

… readers, Online shopping is not always bad for the environment – it may even be more climate-friendly than driving a car to a shop. But what and how we shop online … can highlight their environmental commitment with the Blue Angel eco-label. More Information and Infographics on the Study (in German) Study (in German with … are to be restricted – with some exceptions. read more (in German) English-language information: ECHA website EU restricts the use of C9-C14 PFCAs In the EU, the use of …