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  • Press release 06/2016 from 18.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Klimafieber

    bunte, von Kindern gemalte Bilder zeigen eine Kuh, die Methan-Wolken ausstößt, grüne Marsmännchen, eine Frau und einen Jungen, der mit einer futuristischen Brille vor einem Laptop sitzt

    … and teenagers from Solingen illustrated the workbook „Klimafieber“. Source: Umweltbundesamt "Who knows the difference between weather and climate?", "How has the … the KlimaKunstSchule project carried out in cooperation with BildungsCent and the Foundation Deutsches Design Museum. The project was funded by the Federal Ministry of Environment under the National Climate Protection …

  • Press release 24/2015 from 24.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Allergy alert: Action day to fight ragweed

    ragweed plant

    … on 27 June features nationwide campaigns Ragweed looks similar to mugwort, but the underside of the leaves is green instead of white. Source: Uwe Starfinger / Julius … Deutscher Polleninformationsdienst ragweed guide (Germ.) Berlin ragweed action programme at FU Berlin (in German) International Ragweed Society Ragweed photo …

  • Publication from 30.01.2015

    Verpflichtende Umsetzung der Getrenntsammlung von Bioabfällen

    Cover Texte 84/2014 Verpflichtende Umsetzung der Getrenntsammlung von Bioabfällen

    … auch welche Anforderungen an die flächendeckende Bioabfallsammlung zu stellen sind und unter welchen Bedingungen Ausnahmen von der Bioabfallsammlung möglich sind. Das … Summary (3.34 MB) Language German Project No. (FKZ) 3712 33 328 Publisher Umweltbundesamt File size 14.63 MB Print version not available Tags separated collection …

  • News from 05.10.2021 | Last changed: 14.10.2021

    New research project „ZeroPM“ with UBA participation

    ZeroPM Dreieck

    … well as contamination from such substances. 05.10.2021 The European Commission is funding the ZeroPM project with funds from the Horizon2020 research and innovation program which is intended to … content Links European Green Deal Chemical Strategy for Sustainability PMT- und vPvM-Substances under REACH All news Tags PBT substance PMT/vPvM substances … In …

  • Press release 22/2020 from 02.06.2020 | Last changed: 08.06.2020

    Asbestos in buildings still a problem

    hellgraue Wellplatten aus Asbestzement

    … in places where the asbestos is not immediately visible and poses no risk under normal use. As soon as these materials are processed - by drilling, chipping … renovation and DIY work. Associated content Publications Leitlinie für die Asbesterkundung zur Vorbereitung von Arbeiten in und an älteren Gebäuden All press releases Tags asbestos waste containing asbestos …

  • Press release 43/2025 from 17.12.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    Building check: Is my house ready for a heat pump?

    A technician is standing on a ladder and servicing a heat pump.

    … the property can be heated efficiently using a heat pump. It helps homeowners understand whether their building is already suitable, if replacing a small number … Wärmepumpe” is available on the ifeu website . The calculator was developed under the lead of ifeu gGmbH as part of the UBA project „Wärmepumpen-Projektdatenbank und Niedertemperatur-ready-Standard“ (Heat Pump Project Database and …

  • Publication from 12.11.2020

    Environmental Awareness in Germany 2018

    Cover of study Environmental Awareness in Germany 2018

    … waves with 2.000 people each were run. The study offers a social sciences based foundation for environmental policy and environmental communication and is addressed … in Deutschland 2012 Language English Other languages Deutsch Publisher Umweltbundesamt; Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit Additional …

  • 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.

    … River crisis German-Polish working group cooperating well Europe’s rivers have been under stress for years: high temperatures, drought, low water levels. Source: … levels of electric conductivity, pH levels and oxygen concentration. The monitoring programme for specific hazardous substances, which the EU Water Framework Directive …

  • Press release 57/2020 from 20.11.2020 | Last changed: 24.11.2020

    Invisible Waste – waste that is out of sight

    volle Restmülltonne

    … of additional packaging material. Another example is microplastics – they are found in many cosmetic products, may wash out of synthetic clothing or be created by … society all over Germany are organising events and activities such as educational programmes, discussion groups or exhibitions. The campaign week is designed …

  • Press release 42/2018 from 07.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.12.2018

    Official travel by Federal Government and federal agencies is climate neutral

    business travellers in an airport

    … obtained exclusively from projects which are certified according to the UN rules under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). These projects include the construction … the federal agencies which participate in the federal government's "Sustainability" programme of measures are now offsetting their travel emissions. When it offsets its …

  • Press release 04/2024 from 29.01.2024 | Last changed: 31.01.2024

    50 years of noise protection at the UBA: Noise protection is health protection

    Ein Tempo 30-Schild mit Zusatzschild Lärmschutz steht an einer Stadtstraße, durch die ein Lkw fährt.

    … Environment Agency (UBA) has been concerned with noise protection since it was founded in 1974. The symposium “50 years of UBA – 50 years of noise protection” on 30 … 2024 in the UBA lecture theatre in Dessau-Roßlau. Further information on the programme can be found at the following link Symposium “50 years of UBA – 50 years …