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  • Press release 24/2021 from 28.05.2021 | Last changed: 04.06.2021

    Final data on nitrogen dioxide pollution 2020: downward trend continues

    Stau

    … of health, which was already decided in 1999, since 2010." Press release No. 24/2021 | 28.05.2021 The following cities exceed the threshold: Munich (54 micrograms NO₂ per cubic … accepted until the date of the official report to the EU Commission on 30 September 2021. Associated content Zahl der Städte 2017-2020 Source: Umweltbundesamt Download …

  • Press release 14/2024 from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 16.09.2024

    National emissions trading: CO₂ emissions fell by 5.9 per cent in 2022

    Cars and trucks on a motorway

    … trend in the nEHS. Emissions from transport increased by 2 per cent compared to 2021. In contrast, emissions in the buildings sector fell by 7.4 per cent. Still, … emissions. Liquid petroleum gas and aviation fuel are also included in the nEHS in 2021 and 2022. However, they only account for a small proportion of emissions. … take place via the market from the outset. “With the introduction of the nETS in 2021, Germany took on an important pioneering role in Europe and thus paved the way …

  • Press release 11/2022 from 28.02.2022 | Last changed: 04.03.2022

    Climate risks put quality of life and environment at stake

    the Earth

    … measures and limit warming to 1.5 °C. The catastrophic flooding in Germany in July 2021 cost some 180 people’s lives and caused immense damage to buildings and … society, say both the IPCC and the Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany. The updated Environmental Awareness study by the Federal Ministry … up the implementation of related measures. The Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany shows that we can and must do a great deal in Germany. At the same …

  • Press release 42/2021 from 25.10.2021 | Last changed: 28.10.2021

    Electrical waste: falling far short of collection target of 65 percent

    used electrical and electronic equipment in a container, for example monitors, computers and household appliances

    … Too much used equipment is still being disposed improperly." Press release No. 42/2021 | 25.10.2021 With the aim of boosting the polluter-pays principle with regard to the … the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) which was amended in early 2021. The Act enters into force on 1 January 2022. Starting on 1 July 2022, for …

  • Press release 34/2021 from 26.08.2021 | Last changed: 29.09.2021

    Structural change in the central German coal-mining district – establishment of environmental information centre in Merseburg

    Binärcode

    … administration from the fields of science and the environment. Press release No. 34/2021 | 26.08.2021 Dirk Meyer, Director-General at the Federal Environment Ministry, said, “We see … regions, the federal government and the state of Saxony-Anhalt decided in June 2021 to establish the National Centre for Environmental and Nature Conservation …

  • Press release 37/2022 from 15.09.2022 | Last changed: 19.09.2022

    European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility creates connections

    a lot of colourful bicycles in a bicycle stand

    … Allianz pro Schiene transport association First national EMW competition EMW Review 2021 Germany among the winners of EMW Awards 2021 All press releases Tags European Mobility Week … Sustainable mobility connects …

  • Press release 10/2022 from 11.02.2022 | Last changed: 17.02.2022

    Environmental awareness: Great momentum for socio-ecological transformation

    Cyclist

    … an occasion to publish a background paper with key long-term developments in April 2021. It is available for download here (in German). Associated content Links Radio interview (german, April 2021) Publications Umweltbewusstsein in Deutschland 2020 Repräsentativumfrage zum …

  • Press release 43/2021 from 27.10.2021 | Last changed: 08.12.2021

    Drought, heavy rains and heat waves impact tourism

    überfluteter Campingplatz

    … in the area of crisis prevention and crisis communication. Press release No. 43/2021 | 27.10.2021 Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze said, "Tourism is both a cause of …

  • Press release 39/2025 from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 04.12.2025

    Clean Air at a Glance: UBA Publishes New Air Quality Index and Updated App

    Zwei Smartphones auf lila-farbenem Hintergrund. Aufschrift: Wie gut ist die Luft, die sie atmen?

    … Information on the New EU Air Quality Directive WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines (2021) Publications Überarbeitung des Luftqualitätsindex des Umweltbundesamtes nach der Herausgabe der Luftqualitätsleitlinien der WHO 2021 All press releases Tags air air quality air quality index … How good is the air …