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  • Press release 07/2021 from 15.03.2021 | Last changed: 16.06.2021

    Germany's greenhouse gas emissions down 8.7 percent in 2020

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … Tom Bayer / Fotolia.com Germany produced about 739 million tonnes of greenhouse gases emissions in 2020 – roughly 70 million tonnes (8.7%) less than in 2019. These … emissions from landfilling. On the whole, 2020 emissions of all greenhouse gases decreased. The major player – carbon dioxide – experienced a decline of nearly … declined by about 1 million tonnes of CO 2 equivalents (-3%). Total emissions of F gases in 2020 sank by 1.3 million tonnes of CO 2 equivalents (-9%), due to …

  • Press release 15/2022 from 15.03.2022 | Last changed: 17.03.2022

    Greenhouse gas emissions rose by 4.5 percent in 2021

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … emissions in Germany are on the rise again. Some 762 million tonnes of greenhouse gases were released in 2021 – just over 33 million tonnes, or 4.5 percent more than … emissions in Germany are on the rise again. Some 762 million tonnes of greenhouse gases were released in 2021 – just over 33 million tonnes, or 4.5 percent more than … emissions in Germany are on the rise again. Some 762 million tonnes of greenhouse gases were released in 2021 – just over 33 million tonnes, or 4.5 percent more than …

  • Press release 13/2025 from 21.03.2025 | Last changed: 25.03.2025

    World Water Day 2025: Glacier protection and lowland streams

    Gletscher-Foto aus der Arktis Svalbard

    … of people with drinking water. Glaciers are particularly important as climate regulators. They reflect sunlight and thus help to regulate the earth's temperature. The motto of this year's World Water Day on 22 …

  • Press release 38/2025 from 23.10.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    CBAM simplified: 90% of Companies Exempt from CO₂ Border Adjustment

    Container in einem Hafen

    … or steel industries from imports originating in countries with weaker climate regulations, provides greater planning security, and encourages investment in … electricity and hydrogen. According to the European Commission, the new regulations will exempt about 90 percent of the companies previously affected …

  • Press release 37/2023 from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 17.10.2023

    “Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances

    old electrical appliances, such as PC, computer screen and laptop

    … 38.6 percent shows once again that collection is not yet optimal. According to EU regulations, at least 65 percent is required. Press release No. 37/2023 | 13.10.2023 … 38.6 percent shows once again that collection is not yet optimal. According to EU regulations, at least 65 percent is required. … All products that have a plug, a …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … to the future development of cloud cover. Complex interactions between greenhouse gases, climate change and the stratospheric ozone layer can strongly influence a … to the future development of cloud cover. Complex interactions between greenhouse gases, climate change and the stratospheric ozone layer can strongly influence a …

  • Press release 40/2014 from 16.09.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Saving water: wise, overdone or practiced too excessively?

    dripping shower head

    … supply network and thereby compromise drinking water quality. Malodorous sewage gases are formed in some sewage networks because there is too little water flowing …

  • Press release 45/2015 from 08.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    German diet is a strain on the climate

    Eine Vielzahl von abgepacktem und rohem Fleisch

    … of one kilo of beef: it generates between seven and 28 kilos of greenhouse gases, compared to fruit or vegetables which generate less than one kilo. …

  • Press release 13/2020 from 20.03.2020 | Last changed: 27.03.2020

    UBA names water body type of the year 2020

    Ein kleiner Bachabschnitt fließt durch ein Waldstück

    … are naturally overshadowed by shrubs. The shading ensures natural temperature regulation in midsummer. The cool summer water can also absorb more oxygen. The …

  • Press release 07/2018 from 22.03.2018 | Last changed: 05.04.2018

    Sandy lowland river: Water Type of the Year 2018

    Der Fluss Nieplitz

    … gudgeon, beaver, thick shelled river mussel et al. are nowhere to be found. Weirs regulate the water table, separating biotic communities and damming water. When …