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  • Press release 16/2017 from 25.04.2017 | Last changed: 31.05.2017

    Nitrogen pollution from diesel-fuelled cars even higher than suspected

    smog of a car

    … for nitrogen dioxide (NOx) on roads at higher levels than previously thought. In 2016 emissions were assumed to be 575 mg NOx/km, but the diesel-fuelled passenger … for nitrogen dioxide (NOx) on roads at higher levels than previously thought. In 2016 emissions were assumed to be 575 mg NOx/km, but the diesel-fuelled passenger … for nitrogen dioxide (NOx) on roads at higher levels than previously thought. In 2016 emissions were assumed to be 575 mg NOx/km, but the diesel-fuelled passenger …

  • Press release 08/2018 from 26.03.2018 | Last changed: 05.04.2018

    Green house gas emissions 2017 on the decline, slightly

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks an einem Gewässer

    … sector GHG emissions declined by 13.7 million tonnes in 2017 (- 4.1% compared to 2016) Source: Erik Schumann / Fotolia.com Germany reports a total of 904.7 million … tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2017 – 4.7 million tonnes less than in 2016. These are the results of an initial forecast by the German Environment Agency … trends based on the detailed inventory of GHG emissions published in January 2016. Other data includes preliminary data published for 2017 from the Working Group …

  • Press release 43/2019 from 18.11.2019 | Last changed: 27.11.2019

    Consumption of packaging in Germany increased further in 2017

    Metalldosen und Plastikabfall

    … of packaging was accrued in Germany in 2017 – a plus of three percent compared to 2016, says the report about the accrual and recovery of packaging in Germany … The private end consumer share of this total is 47 percent, which is 3.8% more than 2016 and amounts to 8.84 million tonnes (107 kg per capita per year). UBA's … of packaging was accrued in Germany in 2017 – a plus of three percent compared to 2016, says the report about the accrual and recovery of packaging in Germany …

  • Press release 15/2018 from 24.05.2018 | Last changed: 06.06.2018

    Drinking water in Germany again rated "very good"

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … by UBA includes the results of tests done at all major water utilities from 2014 to 2016. The utilities supply roughly 88 percent of Germany's households with water. … von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch (Trinkwasser) in Deutschland (2014 - 2016) All press releases Tags drinking water EU Drinking Water Directive water … by UBA includes the results of tests done at all major water utilities from 2014 to 2016. The utilities supply roughly 88 percent of Germany's households with water. …

  • Press release 33/2019 from 18.09.2019 | Last changed: 28.10.2019

    Further decline in 2017 of reusables share in beverage packaging

    Eine Kiste mit leeren Bierflaschen von oben.

    … in reusable bottles, landing the market share 0.5 percentage points lower than in 2016. New data is based on the latest survey by the German Environment Agency (UBA) … in reusable bottles, landing the market share 0.5 percentage points lower than in 2016. New data is based on the latest survey by the German Environment Agency (UBA) …

  • Press release 16/2016 from 20.04.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    EU Commission declines to authorise antifouling ingredient

    blue rowboats

    … when newly coated boats are launched into water in spring. Press release No. 16/2016 | 20.04.2016 The German Environment Agency (UBA) has continuously applied its expertise in … contain biocides. Associated content Links Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/107 (PDF) information on antifouling substances information on Irgarol (in …

  • Press release 06/2016 from 18.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Klimafieber

    bunte, von Kindern gemalte Bilder zeigen eine Kuh, die Methan-Wolken ausstößt, grüne Marsmännchen, eine Frau und einen Jungen, der mit einer futuristischen Brille vor einem Laptop sitzt

    … booklet to enrich classroom instruction for years 3-7. Press release No. 06/2016 | 18.02.2016 The new UBA publication has all kinds of information about climate change and …

  • Press release 25/2016 from 21.06.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Blauer Kompass contest

    photomontage with a landscape and the banner "Blauer Kompass - Anpassungspioniere gesucht"

    … Kompass contest and slogan "Wanted: Pioneers of Adaptation". Press release No. 25/2016 | 21.06.2016 UBA's President Maria Krautzberger said: "The winners of the contest have … of the KomPass Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and Adaptation on 21 June 2016 at the German Environment Agency in Dessau-Roßlau. The winners were selected …

  • Press release 03/2016 from 29.01.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Air quality 2015: Nitrogen dioxide pollution still too heavy

    Verkehrslichter in der Stadt

    … about 60 percent of the measuring stations located near roads. Press release No. 03/2016 | 29.01.2016 "Local authorities must take measures to reduce urban nitrogen dioxide …   Associated content Links Animation: Auswertung der Feinstaubwerte; Stand Januar 2016 Publications Luftqualität 2015 Documents Jährliche Auswertung Feinstaub (PM10) …

  • Press release 21/2016 from 31.05.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    The gardening season kicks off

    compost heap in a garden

    … composting with hints and advice on how to make good compost. Press release No. 21/2016 | 31.05.2016 For millions of years nature's waste products have decayed into humus wherever …