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  • Press release 63/2020 from 21.12.2020 | Last changed: 28.12.2020

    Resolute environmental protection will save society many billions of euros

    Feuerwehr hilft bei Überschwemmung.

    … of building materials can significantly reduce environmental damage costs. For example, the use of recycled steel reduces the environmental damage costs per tonne … of approx. 11.5 billion euros in Germany alone. Professor Messner said, “All these examples point to the significant dimension of the damage caused by environmental …

  • News from 03.04.2018 | Last changed: 05.10.2018

    EU Stakeholders discuss requirements for water reuse

    irrigation of a field

    … will pay due attention to the existing legislation relevant to water reuse, as for example requirements set by the EU Water Framework Directive and Groundwater … Mrs Rebelo, a multi barrier approach is most suitable for minimizing those risks. Examples of efficient barriers are ambitous quality standards, requiremens for water …

  • Press release 41/2015 from 24.11.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Effects of climate change felt much more strongly in future

    stormy sea

    … in very different ways. Conurbations in eastern Germany and the Rhine Valley, for example, are more greatly exposed to the risk of heat waves. The number of … and animals which find it difficult to adapt to the new weather conditions, for example the alpine emerald dragonfly and other insects which live at high altitudes …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-2: Incremental growth in timber

    The picture shows a stack of timber.

    … the effects of extreme weather situations in a specific observation period. For example, it was no longer possible to find evidence, especially for spruce forests, … the effects of extreme weather situations in a specific observation period. For example, it was no longer possible to find evidence, especially for spruce forests, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-3: Priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood control

    The picture shows the oxbow lake of a river with unfortified banks lined with meadows and tree clusters.

    … from floodwater by dykes. In the region of Oberes Elbtal-Osterzgebirge, for example, a new methodology was developed for designating priority and restricted … from floodwater by dykes. In the region of Oberes Elbtal-Osterzgebirge, for example, a new methodology was developed for designating priority and restricted …

  • Appointment from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 26.10.2022

    International Conference: Microplastics in Soils

    The issue of microplastics in soils - a danger for humans and the environment? You can see a hand with a magnifying glass examining the soil.

    … bodies. The sources of inputs of plastics into soils are manifold. They result, for example, from tyre wear, agriculture or long-distance transport. Previous …

  • Appointment from 05.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.01.2026

    NiCE-Conference “From Niche to Centre”

    young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

    … and application of results from NiCE and other UBA work, inspire through good examples to promote circular lifestyles in cities, facilitate networking among urban …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-2: Temperature index for bird species communities

    The picture shows an icterine warbler singing from a twig.

    … before. These developments take place in respect of both, plants and animals. Examples for this are the melodious warbler (Hippolais polyglotta) which emanates … before. These developments take place in respect of both, plants and animals. Examples for this are the melodious warbler (Hippolais polyglotta) which emanates …

  • News from 13.02.2023 | Last changed: 28.03.2024

    Hazard radar for iron, copper and bauxite supply chains

    Aerial view of the world's largest iron ore mine, the Carajás mine in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil

    … layers allow users to navigate the map according to their specific interests. For example, the map can display a particular environmental hazard potential, such as … users to narrow down the sites displayed according to specific combined criteria. Example: “Show all copper mines with relatively low ore content in regions with high …

  • Press release 11/2024 from 15.03.2024 | Last changed: 20.03.2024

    Climate emissions fall by 10.1 per cent in 2023 – biggest decline since 1990

    Industrieschlot mit Abgasen

    … remains a major cause for concern. We urgently need to do more in this area – for example, by expanding electromobility and reducing company car privileges and other … also had a positive effect on the trend in emissions in the building sector, for example because less natural gas and heating oil were used. The transport sector … efforts in the individual sectors are having varying degrees of success. For example, the transport sector has a cumulative reduction gap of 180 million tonnes …