… levels of nitrate infiltrations from agriculture into our groundwater a cause of worry,  making it a more costly exercise to maintain the quality of our … and our quality of life. However, they also contain many of the chemicals which we use in our daily lives, such as anti-algae agents that are washed off with the coatings on boat hulls, plant protection agents used on nearby agricultural fields and residues of medicinal products which have …

… However, in this newsletter issue you will discover why a massive expansion of the use of wood in domestic wood burning stoves or pellet heating systems is not a good … of the German Environment Agency   Energy transition in heating: Expansion of wood use counterproductive for climate and health Burning wood produces greenhouse gases …

… the “coffee to go” in a disposable cup. In Germany, the number of cups that are used before frequently being carelessly discarded doesn’t just seem huge, it is … and those that don't. Wishing you happy reading, The UBA press office Curbing the use of “coffee to go” cups Disposable cups result in unnecessary amounts of waste and the unnecessary use of resources Source: Weixx / fotolia.com According to a UBA study, in the year …

… politicians and consumers can take. It also looks at the latest data on greenhouse gas emissions and air quality in Germany in 2022 and what key points need to be … packaging. They can be shipped without additional shipping packaging, thereby using less packaging material. Reusable systems for shipping packaging should also be used more in future. Logistics: 80 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions for last …

… As recounted Dear Reader, Good news: Germany’s emissions of harmful greenhouse gases finally fell significantly in 2018 compared to the previous year. However, … happy reading The UBA press office 2018 review: more renewable energy, less greenhouse gas Record levels of solar radiation in 2018 led to increased power generation … warm and sunny weather, and lower fossil fuel consumption.  The low river levels caused by the dry summer of 2018, for example, made it difficult to transport hard …

… of this for our health. Road traffic was also the focus of our 2017 greenhouse gas balance: emissions of climate-damaging gases in the transport sector … otherwise, about 50,000 years of life are lost due to premature mortality caused by cardiovascular diseases which are attributable to nitrogen dioxide exposure. …

… information and the registration website will be distributed soon. Shaping a proper use of biocides: Learning from national examples to enhance environmental protection during the use-phase of biocides Further action is required beyond active substance approval … to protect the environment. This action could be European legislation on the use-phase of certain biocides to shape their “proper use”. Whilst such piece of …

… Press Office  Get started now for a climate-neutral Germany! 70 % less greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 are possible - and necessary - in Germany. Source: … in 2019 with the RESCUE study. It shows: Germany is capable of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by around 70 percent by 2030 compared to 1990. We must, however, … plant-based foods. Climate-friendly industry : Energy and resources also need to be used more efficiently and the remaining energy demand covered by renewable …

… on the data reported, the app issues health advice about doing outdoor activities. Users can choose to receive warning alerts when air quality is poor. Together with … for all five pollutants are up-to-date but historical data is also available. Users can look up data for several stations or pollutants and time periods. Results … ozone can be generated for the current year. An annual tabulation option enables users to compare annual mean values from earlier years for each pollutant, going …

… to the excessive number of cars and vehicles. Particulates and nitrogen dioxide cause diseases and premature death. Find out in this newsletter how the selective ban … In just a little less than four years’ time (by the end of 2020), Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions levels are supposed to be 40 per cent lower than in 1990. … attractive landscape? Our new video clip shows the problems which agriculture is causing today but also how things can be done differently.  read more (in German) …

… place until 2005. In addition, EU-wide monitoring of problematic active substances used in medicinal products in rivers, lakes, streams, groundwater and arable soils … trainee doing as a UBA training manager today? Manuela Metting at the specialist library for the environment at UBA Source: Martin Stallmann / Umweltbundesamt …

… the statutory regulations on the retrofitting are available and need to be put to use rapidly. After all, with the current measures it will take too long for us to … German) Consumer tips Rodent control involves risks for man and the environment The use of poisonous bait to control rats and mice can lead to an unintentional … poisoning of pets and wild animals. In addition, most of the chemical substances used are very persistent in the environment and accumulate in organisms. A large …