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  • Press release 08/2019 from 27.03.2019 | Last changed: 13.08.2024

    Renewable energy share rises to 16.6 per cent in 2018

    Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Dach des Umweltbundesamtes in Dessau-Roßlau

    … possible to use electricity in other sectors. It requires the further expansion of production capacities in the electricity sector, and the year 2018 revealed great differences among the various production technologies. Although development of photovoltaic capacities regained … hours. Electricity: Following strong growth in renewable energy electricity production in 2017, record high solar radiation accounted for a further rise in …

  • Press release 21/2018 from 08.08.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Boat hull paints – a problem for our waters

    A sea harbor with many small sail and motor boats.

    … here. A few examples from Scandinavia show how it can be done: Sweden allows only products with reduced copper content for most craft on the Baltic Sea, and all use …

  • Press release 43/2021 from 27.10.2021 | Last changed: 08.12.2021

    Drought, heavy rains and heat waves impact tourism

    überfluteter Campingplatz

    … The proposed measures range from infrastructure adjustments to changes in the product range to contingency plans. For short-term weather events, action is urgent … The proposed measures range from infrastructure adjustments to changes in the product range to contingency plans. For short-term weather events, action is urgent …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    BO-R-2: Permanent grassland terrain

    The picture shows a grassland with mown grass. The mown grass is lying in rows. In the right-hand margin a tractor can be seen turning hay. In the upper margin you can see a hay bale.

    … This development – apart from the task to make use of terrain with unfavourable production conditions – was the outcome of grassland conversion in favour of the … a rule regardless of its composition, as this grassland is certain to further humus production. However, with a view to biodiversity it has to be borne in mind that … This development – apart from the task to make use of terrain with unfavourable production conditions – was the outcome of grassland conversion in favour of the …

  • Press release 16/2019 from 29.05.2019 | Last changed: 06.02.2024

    Working to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality at the German Environment Agency

    EMAS logo on the face of the UBA office building in Dessau-Roßlau

    … Environment Agency (UBA) aims to cut its CO2 emissions by 70 per cent, double its production of renewable energy and reduce the emissions from its car fleet to zero. … Environment Agency (UBA) aims to cut its CO2 emissions by 70 per cent, double its production of renewable energy and reduce the emissions from its car fleet to zero. …

  • Press release 22/2016 from 03.06.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Employment in environmental protection breaks the 2-million mark

    worker with tools and crash helmet

    … tasks to protect the environment, or indirectly through jobs which are in upstream production sectors. The majority of jobs are in environmental services, with … through environmental protection agencies, merchants of organically grown products or environmental education staff. Although the latest data on total …

  • News from 08.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    Start the transformation of the food system now!

    Verschiedene Gemüse wie Möhren, Knoblauch, Sellerieknollen und eine Zucchini

    … goals. Secondly, the “ Further development of organic agriculture and food production ” aims to improve the impact of organic farming. For example, breeding research can contribute to increasing land productivity. A second objective of the measures is to increase the proportion of … hand in hand with an increase in the proportion of plant-based foods and organic products. Associated content Links Project „Socio-ecological Transformation of the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-6: Pumping station performance – case study

    The picture shows the pumping station Steinschleuse on the Eider river. A retaining wall with a bridge and a brick-built house are visible.

    … case study In order to keep, in particular, coastal lowland areas in agricultural production, artificial drainage including the use of pumping stations is an … The major part of the North German Plain is currently used for agricultural production. The low altitude of the landscape – in most cases amounting to just a … Change … In order to keep, in particular, coastal lowland areas in agricultural production, artificial drainage including the use of pumping stations is an …

  • Press release 03/2017 from 30.01.2017 | Last changed: 22.03.2017

    2015 greenhouse gas emissions indicate a slight decrease for second year in a row

    Eine Solaranlage auf freien Feld, im Hintergrund drehen sich Windkrafträder

    … but we have to stay on task. It will take a gradual and complete phase-out of the production of electricity from coal to protect our climate and to achieve the goals … but we have to stay on task. It will take a gradual and complete phase-out of the production of electricity from coal to protect our climate and to achieve the goals …

  • Press release 47/2021 from 30.11.2021 | Last changed: 03.12.2021

    Chemicals: better protection of environment and health

    Bauer brings out pesticides in his field

    … increase of chemicals use worldwide Some nine kilogrammes of plant protection products are spread one hectare of farmland every year Source: Penny Williams / … can still be achieved. UBA believes the goals can only be achieved if chemical production and use are sustainable. This would mean minimising the risks for …

  • Press release 50/2021 from 15.12.2021 | Last changed: 28.12.2021

    Significant lower share of renewable electricity in Germany in 2021

    Bild zu Windkraftanlagen als Alternative für die Energieerzeugung im Kaliningrader Gebiet

    … of biofuels also declines; only uptick is in heat from renewable energies Energy production with wind power Source: Stephen Meese/istockphoto The share of renewable … photovoltaic plants.” Press release No. 50/2021 | 15.12.2021 Renewable electricity production has risen steadily since 1997. A few years of low winds and little sunshine have usually been offset by the construction of new electricity production plants. However, this was not the case in 2021, also because 2019 and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-2: Conservation of forest-genetic resources

    The picture shows a seed plantation in flower, as well as high trees. In the grassland between the trees, tyre tracks are visible.

    … used than in-situ conservation. Seed plantations serve dual purposes: the production of genetically diverse seed materials and as the foundation required to … are concerned, for which the Forest Reproductive Material Act (FoVG) governs production, trading, as well as import and export of forest reproductive material, … used than in-situ conservation. Seed plantations serve dual purposes: the production of genetically diverse seed materials and as the foundation required to …