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  • Press release 03/2017 from 30.01.2017 | Last changed: 22.03.2017

    2015 greenhouse gas emissions indicate a slight decrease for second year in a row

    Eine Solaranlage auf freien Feld, im Hintergrund drehen sich Windkrafträder

    … but we have to stay on task. It will take a gradual and complete phase-out of the production of electricity from coal to protect our climate and to achieve the goals … but we have to stay on task. It will take a gradual and complete phase-out of the production of electricity from coal to protect our climate and to achieve the goals …

  • Press release 47/2021 from 30.11.2021 | Last changed: 03.12.2021

    Chemicals: better protection of environment and health

    Bauer brings out pesticides in his field

    … increase of chemicals use worldwide Some nine kilogrammes of plant protection products are spread one hectare of farmland every year Source: Penny Williams / … can still be achieved. UBA believes the goals can only be achieved if chemical production and use are sustainable. This would mean minimising the risks for …

  • Press release 50/2021 from 15.12.2021 | Last changed: 28.12.2021

    Significant lower share of renewable electricity in Germany in 2021

    Bild zu Windkraftanlagen als Alternative für die Energieerzeugung im Kaliningrader Gebiet

    … of biofuels also declines; only uptick is in heat from renewable energies Energy production with wind power Source: Stephen Meese/istockphoto The share of renewable … photovoltaic plants.” Press release No. 50/2021 | 15.12.2021 Renewable electricity production has risen steadily since 1997. A few years of low winds and little sunshine have usually been offset by the construction of new electricity production plants. However, this was not the case in 2021, also because 2019 and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-2: Conservation of forest-genetic resources

    The picture shows a seed plantation in flower, as well as high trees. In the grassland between the trees, tyre tracks are visible.

    … used than in-situ conservation. Seed plantations serve dual purposes: the production of genetically diverse seed materials and as the foundation required to … are concerned, for which the Forest Reproductive Material Act (FoVG) governs production, trading, as well as import and export of forest reproductive material, … used than in-situ conservation. Seed plantations serve dual purposes: the production of genetically diverse seed materials and as the foundation required to …

  • News from 19.03.2025 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    Freight transport: climate-neutral, electrified, reimagined

    The various proposed measures for environmentally friendly freight transport described in the brochure have been summarized in a vision picture.

    … same time, we can all make a difference by thinking twice before making an online purchase." Global and national environmental and climate protection measures in … such as bundling shipments as well as focusing on repairable, regional and local products would also make a difference. Individual consumer choices play a crucial …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-5: Damaged timber – extent of random use

    The picture shows a dense spruce forest. Several trees are dead, and in the foreground there is deadwood lying on the forest floor.

    … random use. Damaged timber can have negative effects on the safety of other production operations. If – especially in spruce stands – newly dead trees still … provide perfect breeding sites for pest organisms, thus strongly favouring their reproduction, unless appropriate action is taken. In cases where there are extensive areas of damaged timber, this will put extra pressure on other production operations in forests and woodlands, thus giving rise to safety risks for …

  • Press release 32/2024 from 16.07.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    European emissions trading: record decline in greenhouse gas emissions in Germany

    rauchende Schornsteine einer Industrieanlage vor blauem Himmel

    … sector, on the other hand, the fall in emissions is primarily due to the decline in production as a result of the effects of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine. … Group on Energy Balances – AGEB). As a result, the carbon intensity of electricity production in Germany also declined. Industry: Emissions from energy-intensive … of CO 2 -eq, the lowest level since 2013. This was due to cyclical declines in production in all sectors, particularly as a result of the effects of Russia's war …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FI-I-3: Occurrence of thermophilic species in inland waters – case study

    The picture shows two men in waterproof working clothes standing in a small boat on Lake Constance. One of them is holding a fishing net. He seems to be pulling it out of the water. In the background, the lakeshore and a settlement are visible.

    … although in this case, the most important influencing factors impacting production are water temperatures affected by climate change, the duration of ice … on the fish fauna in Germany’s inland waters. Generally speaking, decentralised production structures and small-scale enterprises predominate in freshwater … conditions in the spring and summer of that year. In order to ensure successful reproduction, carp are in particular need of warm spring weather every year 90 . …

  • Travel guide soil from 16.06.2015 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    DesertLand II

    … the Department of Soil Management (Ghent University), Gent BC and Ganda Publi Productions. More international partnerships will follow and will be highly …

  • News from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 14.06.2021

    Resource Commission at UBA in the third appointment period

    Excavators at work in an open pit

    … and its consequences Resource conservation and environmental policy Publications Product Labelling Body for the promotion of product resource efficiency and recyclability Low Resource lifestyles and economies …

  • Press release 36/2015 from 12.10.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Progress of environmental protection in agriculture too slow

    tractors on a field

    … much does damage to the environment. Too much slurry in regions with high livestock production causes groundwater concentrations of nitrate (NO 3- ) to exceed limit … to streams, rivers and lakes. Excess slurry from regions with high livestock production should be used nationwide in compliance with best practices. The …

  • Press release 22/2017 from 02.06.2017 | Last changed: 07.08.2017

    Data on the Environment 2017: More climate protection action required

     Polar bear on ice floe

    … our climate. This includes the gradual phase-out of coal-powered electricity production and promoting renewable energies. In addition to a transformation of our … our climate. This includes the gradual phase-out of coal-powered electricity production and promoting renewable energies. In addition to a transformation of our …