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  • Press release 48/2014 from 05.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmental protection provides employment for 2 million

    worker with tools and crash helmet

    … President of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). The Climate Protection Action Programme which the Federal Government wants to adopt in early December 2014 could … President of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). The Climate Protection Action Programme which the Federal Government wants to adopt in early December 2014 could …

  • 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.

    … to a decrease of 3.4 per cent compared to the previous year. This means that just under 10 kilograms less packaging was consumed per person. Despite the decrease, the … of the plastic carrier bag ban (overly broad interpretation of the provisions under which the sale of very light plastic carrier bags is still permitted) Use of supposed “organic plastic carrier bags” under the false assumption that placing these carrier bags on the market is not …

  • Appointment from 04.09.2015

    Kassel International Dialogue on 100% Renewable Energy

    … day to promote information exchange between international and German guests. Round-table discussions, an evening get-together and an exhibition at which firms and … efficiency foster active dialogue and information exchange. On the second day the programme of the side-event features a World Café and an excursion to Wolfshagen, …

  • Press release 40/2023 from 21.10.2023 | Last changed: 07.11.2023

    Regional dialogues on climate adaptation start in Dessau-Roßlau

    A road sign „Bürgerbeteiligung“ (civic participation) and „Politikverdrossenheit“ (disenchantment with politics)

    … was adopted by the Federal Cabinet in mid-July 2023 and is being debated in the Bundestag. The results of the participation process with citizens and experts will be … into the work of the Federal Government. Associated content Stefan Tidow (BMUV) und Martin Schmied (UBA) begrüßen die Bürgerinnen und Bürger. Source: Jan Kopetzky / UBA Was bedeutet die Klimakrise für unsere …

  • Press release 15/2019 from 28.05.2019 | Last changed: 05.06.2019

    Environmental Awareness Study 2018

    Titelbild der Umweltbewusstseinsstudie 2018

    … environmental protection and climate change mitigation. Associated content Umwelt- und Klimaschutz soll eine übergeordnete Bedeutung haben in der ... Source: BMU / UBA … Landwirtschaft sind ... Source: BMU / UBA Download image (972.15 kB) Umwelt und Klima sollen beim Verkehr der Zukunft eine große Rolle spielen Source: BMU / UBA …

  • News from 11.10.2023 | Last changed: 13.10.2023

    Climate protection through Circular Economy in Germany and the EU

    Mixed waste on a conveyer belt in a waste treatment plant

    … if the landfilling of unpretreated municipal waste, which is still permitted under EU law, would be stopped completely. The results for Germany show that in this … assumed. Associated content Ansätze zur Steigerung der Akzeptanz von Nah- und Fernwärme. Source: Öko-Institut Publications Determining climate protection …

  • Press release 28/2020 from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 10.07.2020

    PFAS excessively high in blood of children and adolescents in Germany

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … study. 100 percent of all children in the study were exposed to PFOS. PFOA was found in 86 percent of the total 1,109 blood plasma samples examined. This means that … Further tips on how to reduce PFAS in the home are available from UBA: www.umweltbundesamt.de/uba-pfas. PFAS are also a problem for the environment: Their persistence results in their distribution over large areas around the globe via air and ocean currents. PFAS enter the environment on a number of …

  • Press release 06/2024 from 01.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed

    Electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines.

    … for more climate protection in transport electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol Source: Michael Flippo / … by the German Environment Agency (UBA), electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines. With a rapid … of renewable energy production, this climate advantage will increase to around 55 per cent for cars registered in 2030. UBA President Dirk Messner comments: …

  • Press release 46/2021 from 23.11.2021 | Last changed: 06.12.2021

    Creating sustainable links between cities and urban hinterland

    Eine Neubausiedlung von oben.

    … better link work and private life, recreation and mobility in cities and the surrounding areas, to increase the quality of life and to better protect the environment, … and country and the centre of life for millions of people. And because this surrounding area is developing at such a dynamic rate, improving the environment and … the development of residential areas between core cities and their surrounding areas across local authority boundaries. Outdoor areas, i.e. open spaces …

  • Press release 07/2025 from 20.02.2025 | Last changed: 24.02.2025

    In 2024, all air quality limits met for the first time

    Stau

    … of traffic and reductions in speed also contributed to the improvement on the ground.” The fact that the limit values were all met in 2024 does not mean that no … are still necessary. The evaluation of the NO 2 and PM 2.5 data shows that around 44 per cent of all NO 2 measuring stations do not yet reach the annual average value of 20 µg/m³ and around 4 per cent do not yet reach the annual average value of 10 µg/m³ for PM 2.5 . …

  • Press release 47/2019 from 27.11.2019 | Last changed: 17.12.2019

    A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet

    Foto der Ausstellung in Osnabrück

    … Joint presse release by German Environment Agency and German Federal Environmental Foundation A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet UBA and DBU … The most ambitious collectors of points can win a sticker at the end. Educational programmes tailored for schools DBU Zentrum für Umweltkommunikation (Centre for …