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  • Press release 24/2024 from 28.05.2024 | Last changed: 31.05.2024

    German bathing waters rated excellent again

    Children jump in a lake.

    … 96 percent of bathing waters in Germany were once again rated as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ The quality of bathing water in Germany remains at a high level Source: Panya … percent of bathing waters were again awarded with the top marks of ‘excellent’ and ‘good’. Press release No. 24/2024 | 28.05.2024 Only seven of the total 2,291 bathing …

  • 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

    … the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For example, extreme weather events can trigger post-traumatic stress disorders, while … readers. In addition to general information on the topic, the guide offers practical ways to cope with the psychological stress caused by climate change in a … the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For example, extreme weather events can trigger post-traumatic stress disorders, while …

  • Press release 07/2018 from 22.03.2018 | Last changed: 05.04.2018

    Sandy lowland river: Water Type of the Year 2018

    Der Fluss Nieplitz

    … lowland river: Water Type of the Year 2018 Only three per cent of streams have 'good' status The "Nieplitz" - a sandy lowland river Source: Jörg Schönfelder The … the Red List of Threatened Species. The Water Type of the Year 2018 is therefore an example of a body of water which has still not achieved 'good' ecological status …

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

    The gardening season kicks off

    compost heap in a garden

    … (UBA) has updated its manual on 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 … could lead to oversupply of the soil. It is important to find the right place for good compost, namely a (half) shady spot on open soil. Wire netting on the ground …

  • 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?

    … updated app The app provides an overview of air quality Source: Umweltbundesamt How good is the air we breathe? The German Environment Agency’s new Air Quality Index … and sulphur dioxide. The data is classified into categories ranging from very good to very poor and presented in an index that was derived from studies on disease …

  • Press release 44/2015 from 03.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Ten million hectares of arable land worldwide are 'lost' every year

    very dry soil

    … as cropland. The main reasons: land reclamation by deforestation, slash and burn practices, ploughing up of lands, and agricultural practices which are not adapted … for the sustainable use of soil in other countries from which it exports consumer goods. “Improved soil protection, the prevention of erosion and desertification, …

  • Press release 50/2018 from 21.12.2018 | Last changed: 08.01.2019

    Electricity made regionally

    Windpark, Rapsfeld und unbestellter Acker

    … will be able to verify that their electricity is produced in their region, for example by the nearby wind turbine. Press release No. 50/2018 | 21.12.2018 The … will be able to verify that their electricity is produced in their region, for example by the nearby wind turbine. … Starting 1 January 2019 every household has … will be able to verify that their electricity is produced in their region, for example by the nearby wind turbine. … Electricity made regionally …

  • Press release 20/2024 from 13.05.2024 | Last changed: 15.05.2024

    Environmental Monitor 2024: Climate protection measures are having an impact

    River landscape

    … are still problems and where we need to catch up. The pollution of our waters, for example, is an immense challenge for the coming years. There has been little … on our health.” Press release No. 20/2024 | 13.05.2024 Selected findings in detail: Good news on the ⁠ climate ⁠: With an ambitious expansion of renewable energies … deficits in the area of water  – all three indicators are in the red here. For example, the limit value for nitrate in groundwater has been exceeded at around one …

  • Press release 28/2016 from 16.09.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    European Mobility Week brings sustainable mobility a step closer

    a lot of colourful bicycles in a bicycle stand

    … local authorities will be showing their citizens how sustainable mobility works in practice. 2,000 cities and municipalities from all over Europe are participating, … change to ensure clean air and climate protection. European Mobility Week is a good opportunity for people and local authorities to put innovative transport …

  • News from 25.02.2016 | Last changed: 11.04.2016

    New thresholds for carcinogenic PAHs in (baby) toys and more

    rubber ducks

    … baby products. Source: debramillet / Fotolia.com Since 27 December 2015 consumer goods may no longer exceed a very low content of eight carcinogenic polycyclic … new thresholds which are valid across the EU and are also applicable for imported goods from other countries. PAHs can be present in consumer goods when certain oils …

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

    One in five Germans suffers from railway noise – unnecessarily

    long train

    … directly at the source. Financial reward for quiet trains must be increased, for example with lower track access charges. UBA President Maria Krautzberger remarked: … directly at the source. Financial reward for quiet trains must be increased, for example with lower track access charges. UBA President Maria Krautzberger remarked: … directly at the source. Financial reward for quiet trains must be increased, for example with lower track access charges. … One in five Germans suffers from railway …

  • Press release 42/2020 from 16.09.2020 | Last changed: 21.09.2020

    European Mobility Week: Zero-emission mobility for all

    Straße mit niedrigen Fachwerkhäusern und einem Zebrastreifen, der von einer Frau mit Blindenstock, einem Rollstuhlfahrer und zwei weiteren Fußgängerinnen überquert wird.

    … German transportation system penalises far too many population groups who, for example, suffer from a lack of accessibility or live on busy roads. During European … with physical disabilities are still unable to use green public transport, for example if stairs have to be climbed, announcements are difficult to understand or … German transportation system penalises far too many population groups who, for example, suffer from a lack of accessibility or live on busy roads. During European …