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  • Press release 23/2025 from 06.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Climate change impacts mental health

    Grafik mit drei diskutierenden Personen auf Stühlen

    … Climate change impacts mental health UBA guide provides tips for improving mental health Joint action against climate … the future and depression. In a recent study by the German Environment Agency (UBA), funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, more than half of … said they felt strongly or very strongly mentally burdened by climate change. The UBA guide offers mental health support in the context of climate change. Press …

  • Press release 17 from 28.04.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Too much noise: One in every eight children shows signs of impaired hearing

    a young boy with headphones

    … tinnitus after extreme noise exposure. According to the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), one in every eight children misses at least one audio frequency in a hearing … children and youth in particular with information about noise and its effects. UBA has a new interactive publication for pupils in the third and fourth class … 30 dB in at least one of the test frequencies. During the 2003-2006 survey period UBA assessed the pollutant and noise exposure of 1,790 children between the ages of …

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

    Germany's bathing waters: excellent

    Ein Badegewässer

    … online on the web pages of the individual federal states. For an overview go to www.uba.de/wasserqualitaet-in-badegewaessern. Restrictions in bathing season 2021 also … of which potential pathogens are involved. Associated content Links Interactive map All press releases Tags bathing water … In the 2020 bathing season, the EU …

  • Press release 06/2016 from 18.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Klimafieber

    bunte, von Kindern gemalte Bilder zeigen eine Kuh, die Methan-Wolken ausstößt, grüne Marsmännchen, eine Frau und einen Jungen, der mit einer futuristischen Brille vor einem Laptop sitzt

    … of Klimafieber [Climate fever], a new workbook by the German Environment Agency (UBA). Its illustrations by schoolchildren make for a colourful and interesting … classroom instruction for years 3-7. Press release No. 06/2016 | 18.02.2016 The new UBA publication has all kinds of information about climate change and is full of … of Klimafieber [Climate fever], a new workbook by the German Environment Agency (UBA). Its illustrations by schoolchildren make for a colourful and interesting …

  • Press release 29/2023 from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 04.09.2023

    First "Environment in the Neighbourhood" Action Days bring sustainable commitment to life locally

    Kinder pflanzen in Dessau ein Blumenbeet.

    … Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) First "Environment in the Neighbourhood" Action Days bring sustainable … neighbourhood events in Berlin and Bochum. With the new action days, the BMUV and UBA want to draw the public's attention to the commitment of those people who are … and thus to improving the quality of the environment and life in our cities." UBA ⁠President Dirk Messner: "All our major issues – climate protection and climate …

  • Press release 05/2014 from 29.01.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Putting power gluttons on a diet

    smartphones

    … more economical use of energy. A new brochure by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) about saving energy in the home (Energiesparen im Haushalt) explains how to do … purchase of new devices and helps to track undetected power gluttons in the home. UBA's Vice President Thomas Holzmann says, "Today's electrical and electronic goods … is a flip of the switch and the hidden power gluttons are 'off'. By the way: the UBA's energy cost meter, which can be borrowed from many libraries throughout …

  • Press release 15/2023 from 25.05.2023 | Last changed: 30.05.2023

    The German Organic Waste Campaign launches Organic Waste Bin Challenge 2023

    Garden waste bin

    … waste. The Federal Ministry for the Environment, the German Environment Agency (UBA) as well as numerous nature conservation and business associations, cities, … lead to pollutants entering the soil used for agriculture. For this reason, the ⁠UBA welcomes the fact that the organic waste campaign is focusing not only on … waste. The Federal Ministry for the Environment, the German Environment Agency (UBA) as well as numerous nature conservation and business associations, cities, …

  • Press release 18/2022 from 01.04.2022 | Last changed: 07.04.2022

    Young people care about environment and climate

    junge Frauen am Laptop

    … young people ages 14-22 which was done on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Federal Ministry for Environment (BMUV). The survey found that three … one example of this.” Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency (⁠UBA), said: “Most the respondents are convinced that the climate crisis can be … young people ages 14-22 which was done on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Federal Ministry for Environment (BMUV). The survey found that three …

  • Press release 32/2023 from 15.09.2023 | Last changed: 30.11.2023

    European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility saves energy

    A banner reads: "European Mobility Week 16 to 22 September Mix and Move! - climate-friendly mobility."

    … guided hikes. In addition, the support materials of the EMW national coordination office at the German Environment Agency are being deployed in municipalities …

  • Press release 54/2020 from 17.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.11.2020

    Coronavirus in schools: Air purifiers alone are not enough – room ventilation is still key

    Schülerinnen und Schüler melden sich.

    … by the Indoor Air Hygiene Commission (IRK) at the German Environment Agency (UBA). The Commission recommends the use of air purifiers in schools where windows … by the Indoor Air Hygiene Commission (IRK) at the German Environment Agency (UBA). The Commission recommends the use of air purifiers in schools where windows …

  • Press release 31/2015 from 18.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Young people declare war on marine litter

    plastic bottles and other pieces of waste in the sea

    … of this environmental problem quite clear. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is focussing on research on waste pathways and the impact of trash on marine … animals and is working to develop proposals for measures to combat marine litter. UBA is also providing support for associations which have come forward with …

  • News from 25.01.2019 | Last changed: 25.01.2019

    How does emissions trading work?

    Screenshot aus dem gezeichneten Kurzfilm: Zu sehen ist ein Kraftwerk, das Geld für Emissionsberechtigungen zahlt.

    … Wie funktioniert der Emissionshandel? Und warum gibt es ihn? Ein neuer Kurzfilm des UBA erklärt es. Source: Umweltbundesamt Why is there a trade in or with emissions? …