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  • Press release 22/2019 from 17.06.2019 | Last changed: 03.07.2019

    2018 data on air quality: 57 cities exceed the NO2 limit value

    city center of Munich, in the background the Alps

    … to ensure universal compliance with the European limit value for NO2 which is in effect for the sake of health protection. In addition to the software updates now … to ensure universal compliance with the European limit value for NO2 which is in effect for the sake of health protection. In addition to the software updates now …

  • 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

    … adaptation measures are increasingly being implemented worldwide and are most effective when carefully planned and in tune with the regional and local situation. …

  • News from 15.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    More ecofriendliness in food sector necessary

    tomato in the dustbin

    … (UBA) are now drawing attention to the environmental impact of foodstuffs and the effects on consumers. Ahead of the International Green Week the two organisations …

  • Press release 14/2022 from 10.03.2022 | Last changed: 17.03.2022

    Economizing during the energy crisis

    Eine Gasflamme

    … investment in infrastructure, but citizens can take immediate action to save energy effectively.” UBA estimates that about ten percent of Russian natural gas imports … investment in infrastructure, but citizens can take immediate action to save energy effectively.” UBA estimates that about ten percent of Russian natural gas imports …

  • Press release 17/2017 from 26.04.2017 | Last changed: 12.06.2017

    One in five Germans suffers from railway noise – unnecessarily

    long train

    … to 10 dB (A).  Technical measures need to be matched with economic incentives. The effectiveness of a noise differentiated track access charging system has been low … and reduced pricing for loud vs quiet freight trains will be required to more effectively promote noise reduction technologies. This would create further …

  • Press release 50/2021 from 15.12.2021 | Last changed: 28.12.2021

    Significant lower share of renewable electricity in Germany in 2021

    Bild zu Windkraftanlagen als Alternative für die Energieerzeugung im Kaliningrader Gebiet

    … rate of expansion. The coalition agreement is right in claiming that we need effective measures quickly in the next few years to build more wind and photovoltaic … rate of expansion. The coalition agreement is right in claiming that we need effective measures quickly in the next few years to build more wind and photovoltaic …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Transport

    Traffic jam

    … systems. Early recognition of extreme runoff situations is of great importance for effective medium and low water management and transport planning.  This allows … systems. Early recognition of extreme runoff situations is of great importance for effective medium and low water management and transport planning.  This allows …

  • Press release 09/2020 from 28.02.2020 | Last changed: 22.04.2020

    Speed limits on motorways clearly cut down CO2 emissions

    Eine Autobahn

    … and municipalities in Europe. When calculating the CO2 reductions, only the direct effects are determined and do not include any additional effects such as changes in modal split. Also excluded are the possible medium-term …

  • Press release 09/2023 from 01.03.2023 | Last changed: 06.03.2023

    Paludiculture: More climate action with rewetted peatlands

    drainage channel through a peatland

    … in forest management. Rewetted land is also suitable for water buffalo grazing. A study by DUENE e.v. and UBA analysed the potential, constraints and costs of … financial incentive tools that can promote a switch to paludiculture. The study indicated that the current legal and funding framework requires great …