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  • Press release 35/2022 from 31.08.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    German Environment Agency assisting Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with research on causes of the Oder River crisis

    The river Elbe in the foreground with trees on the bank and blue sky.

    … working group, says: "The atmosphere in the group is collegial. We have good discussions about the research results from both countries. The whole thing is … Based on the available data, the UBA considers an acute risk to human health, for example when bathing, to be very unlikely. Experts from the federal and state …

  • Press release 40/2024 from 17.09.2024 | Last changed: 11.10.2024

    Skilled workers sought for the socio-ecological transition

    Eine Bauarbeiter bringt Dämmplatten an einem Gebäude an.

    … transition Implementing measures to ensure a supply of skilled workers, for example, reducing the emigration of urgently needed skilled workers and harnessing … qualified personnel are also needed in the healthcare sector to provide people with good care in the event of extreme weather events.” “Insufficient attention is still … with the responsible federal ministries, social partners and experts from company practice. In addition, we explore career concepts in transformation-relevant …

  • Press release 41/2021 from 15.10.2021 | Last changed: 18.10.2021

    Municipalities say thanks for separate collection of biowaste

    Onion peels and other organic waste in a bowl on the kitchen table

    … Separately collected biowaste becomes biogas and sustainable fertiliser. This is good for the climate and helps to conserve resources. Many people know this and are … of the German Environment Agency said, "Organic waste has a lot of potential – for example as compost or for energy production. However, this potential can only be …

  • Press release 26/2021 from 01.06.2021 | Last changed: 04.06.2021

    Germany's bathing waters: excellent

    Ein Badegewässer

    … Commission on 1 June for the 2020 bathing season. The report confirms the continued good quality of bathing waters in Germany, as in previous years. Press release No. … Commission on 1 June for the 2020 bathing season. The report confirms the continued good quality of bathing waters in Germany, as in previous years. … In the 2020 …

  • Press release 23/2020 from 08.06.2020 | Last changed: 17.06.2020

    Clean bathing waters, but the fun has its limits

    See in Brandenburg

    … Commission on 8 June for the 2019 bathing season. The report confirms the continued good quality of bathing waters in Germany, as in previous years. Press release No. … Commission on 8 June for the 2019 bathing season. The report confirms the continued good quality of bathing waters in Germany, as in previous years. … In the 2019 …

  • Press release 50/2020 from 27.10.2020 | Last changed: 27.10.2020

    Further increase in packaging consumption in 2018 in Germany

    Metalldosen und Plastikabfall

    … said, "Packaging should be avoided before it is even produced. Returnable cups, for example for coffee "to go", must become the rule, but anyone taking food to go … as a minimum be achieved by the dual systems. This includes commercial packaging of goods which typically accrues as waste with private final consumers after use. The …

  • 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

    … also get more involved and further improve collection and take-back options, for example through more accessible recycling centres or more flexible take-back hours. … is partly due to the expansion of the scope of application of ElektroG. For example, photovoltaic modules, which have a very long service life, have also been … 2021. The Act enters into force on 1 January 2022. Starting on 1 July 2022, for example, grocery retailers (e.g. supermarkets and discounters) with a sales area of …

  • Appointment from 04.09.2015

    Kassel International Dialogue on 100% Renewable Energy

    … of the side-event features a World Café and an excursion to Wolfshagen, one of the example communities in the region. The German-language 100% Renewable Energy Regions … from science and business necessary political framework conditions and practical measures for the successful continuation of energy transition processes at …

  • Press release 36/2024 from 06.09.2024 | Last changed: 18.10.2024

    UBA refuses to approve certificates for eight UER projects

    an einer Förderanlage wird Gas abgefackelt

    … new UER certificates from these projects will be released onto the market. This is good news,” said UBA President Dirk Messner. He also concluded that the simple … upstream sector, i.e. before the crude oil is processed in the refinery. A typical example is the decommissioning of so-called flares on oil derricks, which usually …

  • Press release 23/2017 from 09.06.2017 | Last changed: 23.06.2017

    Too much fertiliser: drinking water could become more expensive

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … Price increase of up to 45 per cent expected Drinking water in Germany is "very good" Source: bigfoot / Fotolia.com Drinking water could become markedly more … are often too high in particular in regions where intensive agriculture is practiced. This is because of the slurry and manure from mass livestock production …

  • Press release 4/2017 from 31.01.2017 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

    Air quality 2016: Nitrogen dioxide still the top pollutant

    traffic jam in the city

    … been only a slight decline in this trend since 2010. In contrast, there has been good progress made in particulate pollution: 2016 is the year with the lowest levels … the risk of high ozone concentrations. The extreme heat in summer 2015 provided an example of the temperatures which can be expected more frequently in future. The UBA …

  • Press release 33/2015 from 25.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Efficient space and water heaters

    a cat is sleeping on a radiator

    … ensure that the technical requirements in this process are demanding but entirely practicable by industry." The European Commission expects the regulations to tap … ensure that the technical requirements in this process are demanding but entirely practicable by industry." The European Commission expects the regulations to tap …