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  • Press release 37/2020 from 01.09.2020 | Last changed: 07.09.2020

    Loud motorcycles and cars becoming annoying

    red car with silver exhaust in close-up

    … and cars becoming annoying Even compliant new vehicles prove to be much too loud in practical tests Most people are annoyed by car noise which can even cause illness. … both under the statutory type test conditions and under "worst case" conditions in practice outside the area monitored in the type test. It turned out that with the …

  • Press release 26/2023 from 03.08.2023 | Last changed: 10.08.2023

    Environmental awareness study: Majority of Germans consider adaptation to already clearly noticeable climate crisis necessary

    A woman can be seen standing with her back to the picture. She is standing in a forest, which is beautifully green and looks into the distance.

    … also strongly felt in Germany, are of great concern to the people in Germany. For example, 85 percent of those surveyed already perceive very strong or strong impacts … very important to promote the circular economy, i.e. to recycle raw materials and goods more effectively and to promote long-term product use. Steffi Lemke comments: …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-R-1: Consideration of climate change in landscape programmes

    The picture shows hands holding a Tablet with the screen showing a map with contour lines as well as other markings. In the blurred background of the picture it is possible to see that the person holding the Tablet is standing in a wood.

    … of landscape programmes and landscape framework plans are not homogeneous. For example, the city states of Berlin, Bremen and Hamburg as well as the states of … and 2020, a distinct increase is noticeable in references to climate change. For example, climate change and themes relating to climate protection and adaptation to … of landscape programmes and landscape framework plans are not homogeneous. For example, the city states of Berlin, Bremen and Hamburg as well as the states of …

  • Press release 12/2020 from 16.03.2020 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

    Renewables cover 17.1 percent of gross final energy consumption in Germany in 2019

    Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Dach des Umweltbundesamtes in Dessau-Roßlau

    … legal provisions for a successful 'heat turnaround' must be created quickly - for example in the forthcoming Buildings Energy Act." Press release No. 12/2020 | … legal provisions for a successful 'heat turnaround' must be created quickly - for example in the forthcoming Buildings Energy Act." … Renewable energies accounted for …

  • Press release 44/2021 from 28.10.2021 | Last changed: 06.12.2021

    Environmentally Harmful Subsidies: nearly half granted for road traffic and aviation

    Euro bank notes

    … - sometimes for, sometimes against environmental and climate protection. An example of this is the pointless parallel existence of diesel privileges for … lead to environmentally desirable adjustment reactions that reduce tax revenue. For example, an increase in the energy tax rate on diesel increases the incentive to … harmful subsidies can only be partially dismantled at the national level. One example is the jet fuel tax exemption on domestic and non-European flights. The EU …

  • Press release 48/2014 from 05.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmental protection provides employment for 2 million

    worker with tools and crash helmet

    … made by the government and businesses in "classical" environmental protection, for example waste disposal, protection of waters, noise abatement or air quality … is also becoming a driver of employment. Exports of environmental protection goods accounted for about 49,000 jobs in 2006 and grew to about 78,000 in 2010. This …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Building Industry

    Building crane in front of a blue sky

    … of materials used influences the extent of damage in the event of an emergency. For example, it plays a role which heat-insulating composite materials were installed. … low air circulation, dark surfaces, high-rise buildings and heat emissions, for example from traffic and building air conditioning, all contribute to this. As … of materials used influences the extent of damage in the event of an emergency. For example, it plays a role which heat-insulating composite materials were installed. …

  • Press release 40/2025 from 01.12.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    From hemp to high-tech: 14 projects honoured with the German Ecodesign Award

    Group photo

    … materials are business models for the future. And not least, Ecodesign is good for our environment. We save resources and use less energy. That’s not only … German Ecodesign Award was established in 2012 to demonstrate, through concrete examples, the relevance of environmental aspects in the design process. Even in the …

  • Press release 22/2020 from 02.06.2020 | Last changed: 08.06.2020

    Asbestos in buildings still a problem

    hellgraue Wellplatten aus Asbestzement

    … normal everyday use does not cause any problems for anyone occupying the rooms. Examples of such products are plasters, tile adhesives or fillers containing … asbestos. The situation becomes critical when such products are processed, for example in the course of building refurbishment and minor renovation work, and when …

  • Press release 14/2018 from 23.05.2018 | Last changed: 06.06.2018

    BMU and UBA launch National Sustainable Urban Logistics Contest

    Ein Lieferwagen fährt bei Dunkelheit durch eine Stadt.

    … forward to the many ideas and projects which will help to supply urban areas with goods and services in an environmentally friendly way over the long term." Nearly … NO2 emissions are produced by commercial vehicles, many of which deliver goods to residents, shops and businesses. An additional factor to the health damage …