… Protocol shows what humankind can achieve to solve global environmental problems when nations unite and take concerted action. The Montreal Protocol, signed 30 years … and thus still four times higher than the Euro 5 limit value. UBA estimates claim that the software updates can reduce the NOx emissions of the entire passenger car … and building sectors can help to limit the rise in Earth’s temperatures to less than 2 degrees. A new UBA study proposes the criteria by which public financial …

… nature conservation in Germany will be available here. Supermarkets play a key role when it comes to making our food system more sustainable and environmentally … emissions trading in Germany totalled around 18.5 billion euros in 2024. This means that proceeds from these two key climate protection instruments was once again …

… their updated national climate contribution to limit global warming. Up to now, far less has been promised than would be necessary. Higher quality plastics recycling is … economy. From treatment plant to climate protector: sewage gas can achieve more When treating waste water – in waste water treatment plants, for instance – sewage … in the waste water treatment plant itself. For the energy transition, solutions that are more flexible are required. A position paper from the UBA shows how sewage …

… be inconvenient and cost money. But it is even easier to lose sight of the costs when no action is taken, or when that which is, proves insufficient. And yet these costs are anything but … study on adult human health (GerES VI), from 2018 until 2021, teams of researchers working on behalf of the UBA are gathering data on the environmental impact on the …

… “coffee to go” in throwaway cups and the booming mail order business mean that the use of packaging continues to grow. Between the years 2000 and 2016, the … and recycle because of the exceptional variety of materials. In 2016, it was nonetheless possible for 0.9 percent more plastic packaging to be recycled than in the year … Commission since 2012, has grown into the most important place for information when it comes to adaptation to climate change in Europe. A report of the EEA informs …

… urban form doesn’t always stimulate walking – at times it can even be dangerous. That is why we take the view that walking should be encouraged more and have … of potential. After all, one fifth of all journeys made by car in Germany are less than two kilometres in length.   The UBA estimates that by 2030, the proportion … to solving the problem of marine litter – with the right choice of materials when designing products, for instance. This was the topic of a workshop that was …

… and polyfluorinated akyl substances (PFAS) in their blood – these are chemicals that are used, for example, in coffee cups, outdoor jackets and fire-extinguishing … positions in contemporary art that point out the urgency to save resources, consume less, and live more sustainably. Zero Waste is on display at the MdBK Museum of fine … and subsequently revising the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive 2000/53/EC. When it comes to ELV recycling, the issue of unknown whereabouts of vehicles is the …

… UBA news Recently published Dear Reader, This summer, like last year, you don’t need to worry about quenching your thirst with tap water or cooling down in … 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 … An overview of this issue is given in the report. Eine zielgenaue Ammoniak-Emissionsminderung  kann nur durch effiziente… Series Texte Page number 88 Year of …

… many towns and cities in Germany. In this respect, bringing measurement processes that are specified throughout Europe into doubt doesn't help – emissions of airborne … for a discussion on 22 March in Brussels. Neonicotinoids: Risk to bees confirmed When used outdoors, the application of the insecticides Imidacloprid, Clothianidin … innovations in the power sector and industry. The report combines a look at lessons learned from the IF’s predecessor mechanism “NER 300” with insights from the …

… Dear readers, Drinking water is among the foodstuffs which are controlled the best. When limits are exceeded, the problem is often caused by the plumbing inside the …

… published Appointments As recounted Dear Reader, Climate change isn’t something that will only happen in the future and affect faraway countries. Its consequences … are becoming increasingly measurable and evident here in Germany. Find out more in the leading article in this newsletter. There is also the issue of what we … Kompass contest goes into next round Greening the office roof, unsealing the schoolyard, farming crops which are adapted to climate change, flood management measures, …

… - Environment and Human Health Information service has been published. Please note that the articles are in German, only english abstracts can be provided. Main topic:  Alternative protein sources for food and feed production Does climate awareness play a role in individual meat consumption? Results of a population-wide survey Further articles: What to do about tiger mosquito & friends? The new Air Quality Directive: Increased …