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  • 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?

    Clean Air at a Glance: UBA Publishes New Air Quality Index and Updated App The German Environment Agency has revised its method for assessing air quality and provides guidance in the updated app The app provides an overview of air quality …

  • Press release 47/2018 from 17.12.2018 | Last changed: 21.12.2018

    Rodent control involves risks for man and the environment

    ein Rattenschatten an der Wand

    Rodent control involves risks for man and the environment Safe and effective use of mouse and rat poison Rodenticides = chemical agents used to … must be taken to prevent these occurrences, for example the use of bait stations. … Rodent control involves risks for man and the environment

  • Press release 51/2014 from 14.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Hendricks and Krautzberger honour winners of Federal Ecodesign Award 2014

    Logo: Bundespreis ecodesign

    … Joint press release with the Federal Environment Ministry Hendricks and Krautzberger honour winners of Federal Ecodesign Award 2014 The … Federal Ecodesign Award was launched in 2012 by the Federal Environment Ministry and Agency. Source: Bundespreis Ecodesign Federal Environment Minister Barbara …

  • Press release 50/2014 from 11.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    “Blue Angel” cooperating with eco-labels in China and Japan

    six men and one women formin a line in an office

    … Joint press release with the Federal Environment Ministry “Blue Angel” cooperating with eco-labels in China and Japan Signature of the agreement with China on 11 November 2014 Source: Umweltbundesamt The Blue Angel, Germany’s oldest and most well-known eco-label, is now entering the international stage. In future it …

  • News from 12.05.2020 | Last changed: 12.05.2020

    Promoting green products and services: how it works

    paint buckets, paint brush and paint roller

    Promoting green products and services: how it works Credible, green product claims … of customers are paying attention to products’ environmental compatibility. How can and should businesses draw attention to the environmental benefits of their … When can a product be described as "water-saving” or “recyclable”, for instance? … Promoting green products and services: how it works

  • 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

    … Joint press release by the Federal Environment Agency and the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) Efficient space and water heaters New EU regulations for environmentally friendly …

  • News from 25.02.2016 | Last changed: 11.04.2016

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

    rubber ducks

    New thresholds for carcinogenic PAHs in (baby) toys and more Very strict PAH thresholds are in effect for toys and baby products. Source: debramillet / Fotolia.com Since 27 December 2015 consumer …

  • Press release 6/2014 from 16.02.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Particulates and nitrogen dioxide still a health burden in 2013

    386 measuring stations; particulate matter (PM 10) daily mean value: exceedance of EU limit value 3%, WHO guideline 98% and 2% no exceedances; particulate matter (PM 10) daily mean value: exceedance of WHO guideline 51%, 49% no exceedances

    Particulates and nitrogen dioxide still a health burden in 2013 Around 47,000 … of particulate matter limit PM10 Source: Umweltbundesamt Nitrogen dioxide and particulates in particular still had an impact on air quality and on human … air quality guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).” … Particulates and nitrogen dioxide still a health burden in 2013

  • Press release 13/2023 from 26.04.2023 | Last changed: 07.06.2023

    Traffic noise can increase risk of depression and anxiety disorders

    View on rails with a suburban train, behind it city panorama

    Traffic noise can increase risk of depression and anxiety disorders An appeal for a 30 km/h speed limit in cities and more protection against railroad and aircraft noise City living must not come at …