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  • Press release 22/2023 from 23.06.2023 | Last changed: 27.06.2023

    New drinking water ordinance ensures high quality

    Zwei Hände werden in einen Wasserstrahl gehalten. Im Hintergrund scheint die Sonne.

    … for an EU-wide restriction on PFASs (press release no. 02/2023). The new limit value for PFAS is introduced in two stages. From 12 January 2026, 0.1 micrograms per litre (µg/L) will apply as a cumulative limit value for a group of 20 PFAS substances relevant to drinking water. For four special … levels. In Germany, lead water pipes are hardly a problem any more. The low limit value of a maximum of 10 µg/L cannot usually be met by drinking water flowing …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-2: Priority and reserved areas groundwater / drinking water

    The photograph shows a stream running through a meadow. Trees and tree clusters line the edge of the meadow.

    … that the expanse of designated terrain has been increasing again. For example, the value originally recorded in 2009 was finally reached again in 2020 thanks to the … that the expanse of designated terrain has been increasing again. For example, the value originally recorded in 2009 was finally reached again in 2020 thanks to the …

  • News from 15.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    More ecofriendliness in food sector necessary

    tomato in the dustbin

    … Organisations (vzbv) and UBA present joint recommendations for action. 15.01.2014 The product life cycle analysis for foods is in a class of its own: fully …

  • Press release 41/2025 from 09.12.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    How the national 2040 climate target can be achieved

    Ein Schornstein stößt dunklen Qualm aus.

    … President of the ⁠ UBA ⁠. “We must make the necessary decisions today in order to guide the various sectors towards their target goals.” Achieving this will require … in individual sectors and across sectors. It is important that interim targets and guiding frameworks are already aligned with greenhouse-gas-neutral economic activity …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Coastal and marine protection

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wild sea with waves crashing over projecting posts. The sky is tinged with orange and covered in dark clouds. Here and there rays of sunshine are breaking through the cloud cover.

    … are used for agricultural production. Not least, the high leisure and recreation value of coastal areas affords substantial opportunities to neighbouring communities … of the North Sea water surface has been amounting to 0.26 °C per decade. The annual values are subject to natural fluctuations (cf. Indicator KM-I-1 ). The seas warming …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    IG-R-1: Perception of the relevance of physical climate risks in trade and

    The picture shows a woman and a man in an office sitting at a meeting table. The two formally dressed individuals are each holding a document while exchanging views. There is a glass of water on the meeting table; a plant is visible in the background. The room is illuminated by sunlight shining in.

    … ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ directive (CSR Directive) – in existence since 2014 – was comprehensively revised and enhanced in 2022 under the title of … ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ directive (CSR Directive) – in existence since 2014 – was comprehensively revised and enhanced in 2022 under the title of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-1 + 2: Flood closures and low water restrictions on the Rhine

    … been discerned for the Rhine. In cases where water levels fall below a threshold value set for a specific section of the river, at which the target depth of the … been discerned for the Rhine. In cases where water levels fall below a threshold value set for a specific section of the river, at which the target depth of the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-1: Manageability of climate change impacts

    The picture shows a woman’s head and shoulders while she looks sceptically out of a window. The window is part-shaded by an indoor blind.

    … would be manageable in Germany. Since then scepticism has risen again, and since 2014 more than half of respondents were again little or not at all convinced that in … would be manageable in Germany. Since then scepticism has risen again, and since 2014 more than half of respondents were again little or not at all convinced that in …

  • News from 05.05.2015 | Last changed: 05.05.2015

    Phasing out the flame retardant HBCD

    Builders insulating a house

    … of potentially POP-containing Wastes and Recyclates – Derivation of Limit Values Residues of flame retardants in breast milk from Germany with specific regard …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Energy industry

    The picture shows numerous high-voltage pylons and power lines against a cloudy, yellowish sky. A few modern wind turbines are visible in the background.

    … duration of weather-related interruptions to the supply. The hitherto highest value was recorded in July 2021, which was primarily a result of impacts from the ‘Bernd’ low-pressure system; this value amounted to an average of just under 23 minutes per end consumer within the … duration of weather-related interruptions to the supply. The hitherto highest value was recorded in July 2021, which was primarily a result of impacts from the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-4: Density of extended natural hazard insurance for buildings

    The picture shows a village consisting of single- and multi-family houses in a valley. The river flowing through the village has burst its banks and its brown water has inundated the low-lying parts of the village. The usual river course can be recognised by means of tree lines. In addition, you can see a destroyed bridge which used to cross the river.

    … after the flooding events affecting the rivers Elbe and Danube in May and June 2014. The flooding caused damage amounting to more than 8.2 billion Euros in total … after the flooding events affecting the rivers Elbe and Danube in May and June 2014. The flooding caused damage amounting to more than 8.2 billion Euros in total …