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  • Press release 13/2015 from 30.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Umweltbewusstsein 2014 study: More and more people see protection of the environment as part of the solution, not the problem

    Barbara Hendricks and Maria Krautzberger present the Umweltbewusstsein 2014 study

    … Joint press release with the Federal Ministry for Environment Umweltbewusstsein 2014 study: More and more people see protection of the environment … on environmental awareness in Germany has been carried out every two years since 1996. This year's survey included respondents in the German population as young as …

  • Press release 39/2014 from 31.08.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    New requirements for old heating units

    different houses, covered with snow, with smoking chimneys

    … thresholds valid for air are not complied with everywhere, and the more stringent guidelines issued by the World Health Organization are exceeded nearly everywhere." Press release No. 39/2014 | 31.08.2014 Old wood-fired furnaces and fireplaces deteriorate air quality, … and inspected by a chimney sweep to determine if they comply with the new threshold values. Inspection must take place within four weeks of going into operation and …

  • Press release 28/2017 from 23.08.2017 | Last changed: 28.08.2017

    Diesel cars: Software updates are not enough for clean air

    Eine Abgasanlage, aus der Abgase entweichen.

    … not be sufficient for most of the affected cities to comply with the annual mean value of 40 micrograms/cubic metre which is valid in the EU to safeguard human … bans." Associated content Links List of cities whose NO2 levels exceed annual mean value Documents Wirkung der Beschlüsse des Diesel-Gipfels auf die … not be sufficient for most of the affected cities to comply with the annual mean value of 40 micrograms/cubic metre which is valid in the EU to safeguard human …

  • 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

    … More than 27 per cent of groundwater bodies currently exceed the limit value of 50 mg/l. Should nitrate inputs not decrease soon, water utilities will have … the type of process employed and the specific local pollution, the nitrate target value to be achieved, and the amount of water to be treated. In any event, these … More than 27 per cent of groundwater bodies currently exceed the limit value of 50 mg/l. Should nitrate inputs not decrease soon, water utilities will have …

  • 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.

    … days with a mean temperature above 20 °C, based on combined daytime and nighttime values. If it remains hot for several days in a row without night-time cooling, … Associated content Links Final report on heat-related excess mortality Heatwave guide with tips for correct behaviour in hot weather Recommendations for heat action …

  • Press release 42/2017 from 11.12.2017 | Last changed: 15.12.2017

    Market shares for green products growing – yet CO2 emissions in consumer sector remain unchanged

    Shopping trolley in a super market

    … one percent, that is from 7.9 tonnes per capita and year in 2005, to 7.8 tonnes in 2014. "The calculations are correct but the market for sales of environmentally … one percent, that is from 7.9 tonnes per capita and year in 2005, to 7.8 tonnes in 2014. "The calculations are correct but the market for sales of environmentally …

  • Press release 32/2014 from 09.07.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    UBA tests outdoor jackets: Weather-proofing is harmful to waters

    Wanderer mit einer roten Regenjacke und einem Rucksack läuft durch einen Wald bei Regen

    … for waterproofing agents which are free of these chemicals. Press release No. 32/2014 | 09.07.2014 PFASs were traced in all 15 tested jackets, which are released to … detected, of which several exceeded a concentration of 1 µg/m². This is the limit value fixed by law which has up to now applied only to banned perfluorooctane … the course of the present study contained these volatile compounds, with measured values of up to 225 microgrammes per millilitre (µg/ml). The UBA has already …

  • News from 04.12.2014 | Last changed: 06.05.2015

    Video "Let´s Talk About Soil"

    A soil profile with differently coloured layers of brown earth.

    … one of the many types of strong soil. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt 04.12.2014 Nearly every single human activity has an ecological impact on the complex soil … lost through erosion, pollution and land consumption. Associated content 04.12.2014 Video "Let's Talk About Soil" Links FAO World Soil Day 2014 UBA web portal: UN Year of the Soils (in German) All news Related contents …

  • Press release 03/2024 from 16.01.2024 | Last changed: 18.01.2024

    Federal “Blue Compass” award launches in new round of competition

    Grafik mit der Aufschrift "Bundespreis Blauer Kompass – Jetzt mit Ihrem Projekt bewerben!" in weißen Buchstaben auf einem blau-grünen Hintergrund. Oben rechts sind die Logos des Bundesumweltministeriums und des Umweltbundesamtes zu sehen.

    … for applications is March 22, 2024. The best projects can win prize money to the value of 25,000 euros. The nationwide competition is organised jointly by the … for applications is March 22, 2024. The best projects can win prize money to the value of 25,000 euros. The nationwide competition is organised jointly by the …

  • Press release 47/2024 from 05.12.2024 | Last changed: 09.12.2024

    Packaging consumption decreased in 2022 and recycling rate increased slightly

    Separated packaging in the household, collected in boxes. Glass, cardboard, plastic, etc.

    … was consumed per person. Despite the decrease, the figures show the second-highest value ever recorded and an increase of 18.8 per cent compared to 2010. The recycling … was consumed per person. Despite the decrease, the figures show the second-highest value ever recorded and an increase of 18.8 per cent compared to 2010. The recycling …

  • Press release 45/2018 from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 20.12.2018

    “To-go coffee" with the Blue Angel

    zwei „Coffee to go“-Becher auf einem Tisch, daneben zwei Papiertütchen mit Zucker

    … No. 45/2018 | 14.12.2018 The first “to go” cup of coffee in Germany was sold in 1996. In the meantime, 70 per cent of consumers in Germany now use to-go cups, … Angel has been the federal government's ecolabel for 40 years and is a reliable guide for sustainable consumption. Independent and credible, it sets high standards …