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  • Press release 03/2024 from 16.01.2024 | Last changed: 18.01.2024

    Federal “Blue Compass” award launches in new round of competition

    Grafik mit der Aufschrift "Bundespreis Blauer Kompass – Jetzt mit Ihrem Projekt bewerben!" in weißen Buchstaben auf einem blau-grünen Hintergrund. Oben rechts sind die Logos des Bundesumweltministeriums und des Umweltbundesamtes zu sehen.

    … can win prize money to the value of 25,000 euros. The nationwide competition is organised jointly by the Federal Environment Ministry and the German Environment … Ministry for the Environment, the German Environment Agency, the municipal umbrella organisations and from the worlds of business and research, among others, will …

  • 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

    … The fauna native to the streams depend heavily on the water oxygen content. Typical organisms are the minnow, caddisfly and the fire salamander, common spring moss and … means higher temperatures in summer, which is detrimental to life for many aquatic organisms in highland streams. All these changes make a formerly diverse water …

  • Press release 26/2024 from 31.05.2024 | Last changed: 29.07.2024

    Environmental and climate protection remain important for youths

    Auf dem Bild sind Jugendliche zusehen, die in einem Kreis auf dem Schulhof sitzen.

    … a strict limit on air travel, are rejected. Approval of the work of environmental organisations and criticism of radical commitment to climate protection The work of environmental organisations and initiatives is viewed positively by the majority of respondents, …

  • Press release 26/2021 from 01.06.2021 | Last changed: 04.06.2021

    Germany's bathing waters: excellent

    Ein Badegewässer

    … while bathing is considered extremely unlikely. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no evidence at present that the virus is transmitted …

  • Article from 22.02.2024 | Last changed: 19.05.2025

    German Environmental Survey, GerES VI (2023-2024)

    a colorful picture with many different faces

    … of vacuum cleaner bag is e.g. examined for flame retardants. Drinking water: Organic compounds are determined in additional tap water samples. Volatile … of vacuum cleaner bag is e.g. examined for flame retardants. Drinking water: Organic compounds are determined in additional tap water samples. Volatile …

  • Article from 03.04.2020 | Last changed: 03.04.2020

    Metals

    … (background concentrations ) vary. Some metals and selenium are essential for organisms at low concentrations. last update on 03.04.2020 The assessment of metals … (background concentrations ) vary. Some metals and selenium are essential for organisms at low concentrations. … The assessment of metals is based on dissolved …

  • Article from 15.05.2020 | Last changed: 15.05.2020

    Headaches

    A child that holds its head.

    … and fatigue and the CO 2 concentration in indoor air have been found. Volatile organic compounds ( VOC ): VOC are among the most important substances that can be … and fatigue and the CO 2 concentration in indoor air have been found. Volatile organic compounds (VOC): VOC are among the most important substances that can be …

  • Article from 30.06.2025 | Last changed: 21.07.2025

    Stabilizing our Landscape Water Balance

    Poor harvests due to heat and drought

    … reducing erosion and improving water infiltration and storage. Additionally, organic material such as plant residue remains on the surface, enhancing soil … reducing erosion and improving water infiltration and storage. Additionally, organic material such as plant residue remains on the surface, enhancing soil …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Soil development

    Rock and soil

    … course rock, which is the material from which soil develops. Likewise necessary are organic substances, water, air and microorganisms. last update on 19.02.2014 A lengthy process Soil is formed and develops … mineral particles of varying sizes; for it is above all a mixture of decomposed organic substances, humus and mineral elements that are subjected to water and air, …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … which do the heavy lifting for all breakdown processes. The breakdown of dead organic substances such as leaves and mulch makes nutrients available to plant roots. The number of organisms found in a handful of earth exceeds the world’s population. Soil fauna … by digging and rooting around, and mix mineral soil particles of varying sizes with organic substances, thus creating air and water transport channels. Soil fauna …