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  • Press release 26/2025 from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 24.06.2025

    Bathing waters in Germany once again receive top marks

    Zwei Menschen rennen freudig ins Wasser.

    … report on bathing water quality across Europe, presented in Brussels on 20 June 2025. Nearly 2,300 officially designated bathing sites in German lakes, rivers, and … Germany ranked eighth in Europe for bathing water quality. Press release No. 26/2025 | 20.06.2025 During the 2024 bathing season, only nine out of the 2,291 German bathing …

  • Press release 32/2016 from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmentally harmful subsidies in transport sector at record level

    exhaust pipe of a car emitting exhaust gases

    … transport sector at record level German Environment Agency calls for dismantling by 2025 Environmentally harmful subsidies in the transport sector amount to 28 billion … "All environmentally harmful subsidies must be scrutinized and phased out by 2025 if possible. The financial resources which would then become available could be … "All environmentally harmful subsidies must be scrutinized and phased out by 2025 if possible. The financial resources which would then become available could be …

  • Press release 09/2025 from 27.02.2025 | Last changed: 03.03.2025

    Recognising greenwashing – creating transparency

    Eine Verbraucherin schaut sich ein Produkt aus dem Einkaufsregal an.

    … between valid environmental information and greenwashing. Press release No. 09/2025 | 27.02.2025 “The German Environment Agency is committed to ensuring that consumers receive … removes misleading advertisi Forum on Sustainable Consumption on 27 February 2025 Role of the UBA in consumer protection Environmental tips All press releases …

  • Press release 15/2025 from 25.04.2025 | Last changed: 29.04.2025

    Using household appliances for longer pays off

    Handwerker vor Wäschetrockner

    … to continue using and repairing older household appliances. Press release No. 15/2025 | 25.04.2025 “The results of the study are encouraging. With more and more appliances, it … = mind. 8×/Woche, normale = 5–6×/Woche. Source: Umweltbundesamt / Öko-Institut (2025) Vergleichsrechnung Wäschetrockner Die Grafik zeigt, ob sich der Weiterbetrieb …

  • Press release 32/2025 from 12.09.2025 | Last changed: 15.09.2025

    What’s next for urban and rural areas?

    Kind auf einem Feld schau auf die entfernte Stadt.

    … – and joint opportunities utilized – through cooperation. Press release No. 32/2025 | 12.09.2025 "The future viability of our country depends on how well urban and rural areas … regionally, and nationwide. Working together for livable regions Between 2018 and 2025, 22 joint projects from scientific and practical fields worked on ways to …

  • Press release 22/2025 from 03.06.2025 | Last changed: 31.07.2025

    Heat-related deaths: seniors are at a higher risk

    Das Bild zeigt eine ältere Frau, die auf einer Parkbank im Schatten unter einem Baum sitzt und aus einer Wasserflasche trinkt.

    … as dementia, cardiovascular disease or respiratory disorders. Press release No. 22/2025 | 03.06.2025 UBA President Dirk Messner says, ‘Today, climate change  in Germany already …

  • Press release 23/2025 from 06.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Climate change impacts mental health

    Grafik mit drei diskutierenden Personen auf Stühlen

    … offers mental health support in the context of climate change. Press release No. 23/2025 | 06.06.2025 ‘In order to mitigate climate change , we need people who are capable of taking …

  • Press release 10/2025 from 07.03.2025 | Last changed: 12.03.2025

    Consumer protection: Second-hand platforms put to the test

    Frau kauft online Kleidung am Laptop ein.

    … do not adequately inform consumers of their warranty rights. Press release No. 10/2025 | 07.03.2025 UBA President Dirk Messner stated: “From a sustainability⁠ perspective, I …