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  • Press release 05/2025 from 27.01.2025 | Last changed: 29.01.2025

    Digital milestone in environmental protection and nature conservation – the new umwelt.info portal

    umwelt.info logo

    … publicly available information on environmental protection and nature conservation more transparent and accessible. Press release No. 05/2025 | 27.01.2025 In an … planning, speed up authorisation procedures and make environmental protection more effective. Scientific analyses become more comprehensive and precise.” UBA … portal offers a wide range of functions: The centrepiece is a search engine that searches recorded data sources with their metadata and enables it to be found …

  • Press release 27/2023 from 14.08.2023 | Last changed: 23.08.2023

    Wherever spraying takes place, streams are damaged

    A stream between two fields

    … // iStock A new study commissioned by the German Environment Agency shows that pesticide contamination of small bodies of water is particularly high where … environments. Focus on water bodies in the agricultural landscape In 2018/2019, more than 100 stretches of water in the immediate vicinity of agricultural land were … However, these mandatory measures, which are supposed to prevent surface runoff, do not seem to have the expected effect in practice. In some cases, such measures …

  • Press release 05/2020 from 11.02.2020 | Last changed: 19.02.2020

    Air quality 2019: Trend in NO2 decline continues

    Eine Straße, in der sich Autos stauen.

    … Agency (UBA), said: "The improvement in air quality is good news and shows that environmental policy is effective. The Federal government, states and local … of cities across Germany which exceed this limit. Currently, the number is 19, but when all the data has been evaluated that number could grow to between 25 and 30.” … the first time, there was compliance with the limit value in the whole country (no more than 35 days per year with daily mean levels over 50 µg/m³ of air, and a …

  • News from 22.06.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    2nd International Conference on Human Biomonitoring: Results

    participants of the conference in a lecture hall

    … diminished as a result of environmental legislation? This was one of the topics more than 300 experts from 33 countries discussed on the 2nd International … diminished as a result of environmental legislation? This was one of the topics more than 300 experts from 33 countries discussed on the 2nd International …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-2: Sea levels

    The picture shows a sandy beach on the Baltic Sea coast. There is seawater lapping around a hooded beach chair (Strandkorb). In the background, the sea is visible with powerful waves and dark thunderclouds above.

    … rise. Measurements from gauging stations in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea show that water levels have been rising significantly. For coastal regions, in particular … in 2021 projects a probable bandwidth for the global rise of sea levels – regardless of any potential scenarios of human action – by 0.3 to 1.0 metre. Nevertheless, … conceivable that by 2100 they might lead to an additional increase in sea levels by more than a metre. As far as German coasts are concerned, it is expected that values …

  • News from 24.10.2016 | Last changed: 06.12.2016

    Climate action: how to reduce emissions even before 2020

    wind energy plants on a field

    … to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will not be enough to achieve that goal. An UBA report shows how the gap can be narrowed even before 2020, for example with more efficient electrical appliances and through renewable energy support. … to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will not be enough to achieve that goal. An UBA report shows how the gap can be narrowed even before 2020, for …

  • Press release 16/2022 from 22.03.2022 | Last changed: 24.03.2022

    Groundwater is named water body type 2022

    Ein Foto in der Blauhöhle. Zu sehen Grundwasser und eine Person in einem Boot.

    … condition due to excessive nitrate pollution. Pesticide residues can be detected at more than half of all measuring points. Significantly less nitrate and pesticides must enter groundwater in the future so that it can continue to be used as drinking water without expensive treatment. …

  • News from 14.04.2020 | Last changed: 12.05.2020

    New blog: Corona Sustainability Compass (CSC)

    People on a square

    … a huge squeeze on their liquidity. Many companies are asking their employees to work short-time. Not only are people worried about their health, they are also … far beyond what planet earth can cope with and the loss of biodiversity. We believe that the current coronavirus crisis offers a unique opportunity to rethink current models of business and to shape a new economic start on a more sustainable and future-proof basis. The blog Corona Sustainability Compass …

  • Press release 4/2017 from 31.01.2017 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

    Air quality 2016: Nitrogen dioxide still the top pollutant

    traffic jam in the city

    … World Health Organization (WHO) continue to be exceeded. The WHO levels are much more restrictive than the limit values which apply in the EU. Press release No. … which are to blame for this in cities. It is unacceptable on grounds of health that local authorities have no means of banning high-emissions diesel-run vehicles … was measured at the Stuttgart Neckartor station near traffic. The UBA is nevertheless concerned: The 20 µg/m 3 annual mean guideline value recommended by the World …

  • News from 14.05.2020 | Last changed: 24.06.2020

    Climate change has an impact on the safety of installations

    Lightning and technical installation

    … contains hazardous substances, it is not only the direct damage to the installation that is relevant, but also the triggered release of these substances, which could … sources are expected. For example, it is expected that thunderstorms will occur more frequently and more intensely due to climate change. This can often lead to … should take natural hazards that change due to climate change into account when preparing for accidents. They are supposed to develop strategies for adapting …

  • Press release 19/2017 from 17.05.2017 | Last changed: 23.06.2017

    International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) launched

    Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks presented the foundation charter to Friedrich Barth, the new Managing Director of ISC3, and Dr Christoph Beier, Vice-Chair of the GIZ Management Board.

    … the UN Sustainable Development Goals.  Minister Hendricks said: "I am very proud that we have established the ISC 3 together. Starting today, we will be able to make … concepts. We are delighted that the launch of ISC 3 will enable UBA to step up its work in this area." Friedrich Barth commented: "In the associated Network ISCnet, we … lighter wind turbine blades are an advancement because they make energy generation more efficient. But can they be recycled? And how can we ensure that all companies …