… Europe’s local authorities will be showing their citizens how sustainable mobility works in practice. 2,000 cities and municipalities from all over Europe are … of sustainable mobility and to establish measures which make local transport more sustainable for the climate and environment. Mobility-related campaigns are …

… has led to significant crop losses. At the same time, there are indications that initial measures to adapt to the new climate conditions are bearing fruit in terms of heat protection. Overall, however, efforts to adapt to the …

… Umwelt Climate change, air pollution and contaminated water bodies harm more than just the environment. "Planet Gesundheit", the new interactive exhibition … display at the DBU National Heritage building in Osnabrück until spring 2021. After that date, the exhibition will be available for loan. Press release No. 47/2019 | … healthy planet. That’s why we have to put more focus on the benefits for ourselves when we take climate action,” added Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen. Changes are needed …

… objectives of the EU Water Framework Directive. Its objectives are considered met when a lake breeds the populations of fish, flora and microorganisms which typically … its catchment area, water volume, lime content and basin depth. These factors mean that fewer nutrients are deposited into the lake. Phytoplankton growth may be triggered if nutrient input nevertheless occurs, but the quantity remains low enough so as not to overtax the oxygen …

… no longer afford to ignore this fact and is why we must swiftly clear the hurdles that stand in the way of more wind and solar energy. All sectors must embrace a … add to energy savings, mainly by improving energy upgrades. This will also makes us less dependent on Russia for our energy needs. Every single individual can take … benefit of the climate: turn down the heat, leave your car parked more often but when and if necessary, drive it at slower speed.” Emissions data updates Emissions …

… 1.9% in 2022. GHG emissions were around 746 million tonnes – some 15 million tonnes less than 2021. Overall, emissions in Germany have fallen by 40.4% since 1990. While this means that Germany is generally on track to meet the targets of the Federal Climate Change … as a contribution to supply security in other European countries at a time when about half of France's nuclear power plants were down in the summer. Transport …

… in Germany by 2045. A new study by the German Environment Agency (UBA) shows that this target can still be reached. The short-term climate targets for 2030 must … very high conversion costs. “Smart climate policy always keeps competitiveness in mind as well,” says Messner. “Germany and Europe can become pioneers of a strong, … and forestry (⁠ LULUCF ⁠) sector is indispensable. It stores large amounts of CO 2 when forests and peatlands are intact, agriculture adopts sustainable soil …

… study, the climate benefit for electric passenger cars increases from 40 per cent when registered in 2020 to up to 55 per cent for cars registered in 2030 if … of their use. The disadvantages of electric cars are largely due to the fact that electricity is still generated from fossil fuels. In the course of the ongoing … impacts analysed. For example, electric cars will also cause around 27 per cent less aquatic eutrophication than petrol cars. In addition, electromobility increases …

… about environment and climate Current youth study: Young people want a greater say when it comes to their future Climate action and environmental protection are hot … are the findings of the representative survey “Zukunft? Jugend fragen! – 2021” of more than 1,000 young people ages 14-22 which was done on behalf of the German … Agency (UBA) and the Federal Ministry for Environment (BMUV). The survey found that three quarters of the respondents are generally optimistic about their personal …

… much earlier than in the past 20 to 30 years. Phenological observations have shown that the start of hazel and alder flowering was up to 26 days earlier between 1961 … temperature. Especially in nutrient-rich waters, they can proliferate en masse when temperatures are warm. A climate change-induced increase in water temperatures … of the ozone layer. The ozone layer is the layer in the stratosphere that more or less absorbs solar UV radiation. Low-ozone events have occurred more frequently in …

… its borders. We Germans benefit from soils everywhere in the world, for example when we import food," said UBA President Maria Krautzberger at the launch event of … – assuming equitable distribution of the available fertile soil worldwide – that every human on the planet in 2050 will have only half the arable land that is …

… How does the national emissions trading system (nEHS) for fuels in Germany work? A national emissions trading scheme for heating oil, petrol and other fuels was launched in Germany on 1 January 2021, but how exactly does it work? Our short film explains it in just over 3 minutes. 28.04.2021 The national … also be covered by the system from 2023. The purpose of the scheme is to provide more incentives for climate protection in the heating and transport sectors. The …