… above the Euro 6 limit. Source: Stefan Redel / Fotolia.com Diesel cars that meet the current Euro 6 European emission standard emit – under real operating … Agency.  read more (in German) Video clip: Traffic in urban areas Cleaner air, less noise and more space and green in urban areas – this is only possible with … seven recommendations of the European environment agencies. "Mobile" chemicals - when filters become useless The German Environment Agency wants better protection of …

… topic of subsidies. Subsidized diesel for automobiles is one of the main reasons that the limit value for nitrogen dioxide is exceeded at more than half of the … for a sustainable policy. Source: PhotoSG / Fotolia.com Taxpayers pay threefold when it comes to environmentally harmful subsidies: once for the subsidies … one end-of-the-month bill for all trips taken? Does that work? The ecologically minded motor club Verkehrsclub Germany (VCD) has identified integrated – multimodal …

… thirst with healthy, eco-friendly, and inexpensive tap water. To ensure it stays that way, UBA is drawing attention to a pressing problem – the contamination of our … Excessive application of slurry, manure etc. could make water more expensive When more fertiliser is applied than plants and soil can absorb: groundwater … data in the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register provides this information and more. read more (in German)   New data on transfrontier shipment of wastes Current …

… every station. Depending 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 the launch of the app, UBA has upgraded its … has now been published.  read more (in German) KRU recommends substitution rate as yardstick for the success of recycling Recycling quotas only reveal the proportion …

… Only seven percent of the rivers are in a good ecological condition. This means that the target of the ⁠Water Framework Directive⁠ has been missed by a considerable … products to be repaired more easily. read more (in German) ‘Less is more - also when it comes to spring cleaning’. Various substances from cleaning agents are … for construction products. This will be framed by an overview of the policy framework, the state harmonisation at EU level and stakeholder views on the need for such …

… and the environment. Join the LassMaMachen Challenge and show us what you are doing in your everyday life. As well as a better future for us all, you can also win … possible solutions in Germany’s circular economy. Emissionshandel: Deutsche Anlagen mindern 2018 um 3,5 Prozent Im Jahr 2018 emittierten die rund 1.875 stationären … influence purchase decisions. read more (in German) Spare parts from the 3D printer When electrical appliances break, they are often disposed of instead of repaired. …

… as well. Recently, numerous reports have been published which unanimously conclude that CO2 pricing should be a key instrument of climate change policy and that rapid … to adapt, and establishing an attractive and cost-effective bus and rail network, also in rural areas. This prevents social hardship and reinforces the climate … is made from recycled paper. In this respect, recycled paper is by far the best when it comes to protecting the environment, the climate and resources. After all, …

… consumption Getting a free ticket from the local public transport operators when you move house, or watching the animated polar bear on a melting ice floe on … Whether it is creating an office roof garden, removing paving stones from a school yard or building a solar protection system for the playground – with the motto of … eastern and western Germany, provide municipalities with the opportunity to network, obtain practical assistance and develop specific ideas for action surrounding …

… than 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 huge. Read this edition of our … material How can more than a million tonnes of sand and gravel which arise when drilling a railway tunnel be turned into a useful construction material rather …

… harder to treat, a serious risk to our health arises. Exactly this can happen when bacteria come into contact with antibiotic residues in soils, groundwater, … health care measures for farm animals. Because veterinary medicinal products that are not administered won’t harm the environment. Press release Veterinary … Page number 32 Year of publication 2018 What exactly … ... is a former trainee doing as a UBA training manager today? Manuela Metting at the specialist library for …

… of the agency. Find out more in the “UBA news” section. Another development that affected the whole of Germany on 1st January was the introduction of the … They expect policy makers to do more for the climate and environment and to be mindful of social justice. They also perceive potential in each and every person to … been excessive for 20 years The agriculture sector has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to reducing its nitrogen inputs, say the latest nitrogen soil surface …

… & legislation New Publications Dear reader,  Germany has accomplished quite a bit when it comes to protecting the climate – something which unfortunately cannot be … in subsidies per year. Read more on the topic in this issue.  Another problem is that the air in urban areas continues to be heavily polluted due to the excessive … nitrogen dioxide or ozone pollution is in the air? Should you be concerned about doing physical exercise outdoors or is it better to put it off until another day? …