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Press release 48/2022 from 30.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.12.2022

Companies soon to assume costs for disposal of single-use plastic products

… No. 48/2022 | 30.11.2022 The research project commissioned by UBA⁠ drew up a cost model for the implementation of Article 8 (2)(3) of the EU Single-Use Plastics … (in German) Graphics for download (in German) Publications Erarbeitung eines Kostenmodells für die Umsetzung von Artikel 8 Absatz 2 und 3 der …

Press release 34/2021 from 26.08.2021 | Last changed: 29.09.2021

Structural change in the central German coal-mining district – establishment of environmental information centre in Merseburg

… to address key issues of the future. Companies will be able to develop new business models that promote environmental protection. It will becomes easier for them to …

News from 26.10.2016 | Last changed: 28.10.2016

New Urban Agenda – Toolkit for modern cities

… compact urban development, the promotion of active mobility, and new financing models to achieve increased energy efficiency. The UBA and ICLEI, a global network …

Press release 27/2016 from 12.09.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

Global record temperatures and flash floods in Germany – small taste of the summer of the future?

… Paul Becker, Vice-President of the German Meteorological Service, said: "Climate model projections indicate that such weather conditions triggering heavy rainfall …

Press release 49/2024 from 11.12.2024 | Last changed: 04.08.2025

Interdisciplinary planning competition for new German Environment Agency building in Bad Elster

fotorealistische Darstellung eines quadratischen Gebäudes mit Flachdach und Fassade aus Holz, Glas und Fassadenbegrünung, über dem Haupteingang steht "Umweltbundesamt Bad Elster"

… of the guidelines for barrier-free building Application of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) planning method In terms of building materials, a completely …

Press release 53/2014 from 29.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

Plus-energy farmyard and printer manufacturer receive award for commitment to the environment

on a stage: a man in a suit holding a Blue Angel trophy in his hand

… State Secretary Adler said: "The plus-energy farmyard in the Taubertal valley is a model of a convincing, ecological refurbishment of a farmhouse and its courtyard. …

Press release 07/2023 from 20.02.2023 | Last changed: 22.02.2023

Tackling the housing shortage with ecological answers

… must also be included in the projects." The KNBau recommends an adaptation of the Model Building Regulation and various Land building codes in order to reduce …

Press release 59/2020 from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 08.12.2020

Ninth year of Federal Ecodesign Award for forward-looking projects

… the Blue Angel. https://vimeo.com/483556029 Category "Service" LED lighting – LaaS Modell – Deutsche Lichtmiete (based in Oldenburg) High-quality, energy-efficient LED …

Press release 08/2018 from 26.03.2018 | Last changed: 05.04.2018

Green house gas emissions 2017 on the decline, slightly

dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks an einem Gewässer

… considered a forecast rather than final figures. They are derived using a system of modelling and extrapolated trends based on the detailed inventory of GHG emissions …

Press release 11/2020 from 16.03.2020 | Last changed: 07.04.2020

2019 greenhouse gas emissions in Germany declined by 6.3 percent

in einer futuristisch anmutenden Szenerie mit blauem Licht stehen Solarpanels auf einer Wasserfläche, im Hintergrund Windkraftanlagen und Strommasten

… bases available at the present time. The calculations are derived from a system of model calculations and trend updates of the detailed inventories of greenhouse gas …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

FW-I-6 + 7: Endangered spruce stands and spruce bark beetle

… vigorous trees. FW-I-6: Endangered spruce stands Source: TI für Waldökosysteme (modelling with PHENIPS/ national forest inventory 2012) FW-I-7: Volume of damaged …

Press release 04/2021 from 16.02.2021 | Last changed: 29.04.2021

Air quality 2020: Only a few cities still exceed nitrogen dioxide limit

… less nitrogen oxides - not only on the test bench, but also on the road. Modelling by the UBA shows that software updates and fleet renewal together resulted …