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  • News from 19.03.2025 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    Freight transport: climate-neutral, electrified, reimagined

    The various proposed measures for environmentally friendly freight transport described in the brochure have been summarized in a vision picture.

    … same time, we can all make a difference by thinking twice before making an online purchase." Global and national environmental and climate protection measures in … such as bundling shipments as well as focusing on repairable, regional and local products would also make a difference. Individual consumer choices play a crucial …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-5: Damaged timber – extent of random use

    The picture shows a dense spruce forest. Several trees are dead, and in the foreground there is deadwood lying on the forest floor.

    … random use. Damaged timber can have negative effects on the safety of other production operations. If – especially in spruce stands – newly dead trees still … provide perfect breeding sites for pest organisms, thus strongly favouring their reproduction, unless appropriate action is taken. In cases where there are extensive areas of damaged timber, this will put extra pressure on other production operations in forests and woodlands, thus giving rise to safety risks for …

  • Press release 32/2024 from 16.07.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    European emissions trading: record decline in greenhouse gas emissions in Germany

    rauchende Schornsteine einer Industrieanlage vor blauem Himmel

    … sector, on the other hand, the fall in emissions is primarily due to the decline in production as a result of the effects of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine. … Group on Energy Balances – AGEB). As a result, the carbon intensity of electricity production in Germany also declined. Industry: Emissions from energy-intensive … of CO 2 -eq, the lowest level since 2013. This was due to cyclical declines in production in all sectors, particularly as a result of the effects of Russia's war …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FI-I-3: Occurrence of thermophilic species in inland waters – case study

    The picture shows two men in waterproof working clothes standing in a small boat on Lake Constance. One of them is holding a fishing net. He seems to be pulling it out of the water. In the background, the lakeshore and a settlement are visible.

    … although in this case, the most important influencing factors impacting production are water temperatures affected by climate change, the duration of ice … on the fish fauna in Germany’s inland waters. Generally speaking, decentralised production structures and small-scale enterprises predominate in freshwater … conditions in the spring and summer of that year. In order to ensure successful reproduction, carp are in particular need of warm spring weather every year 90 . …

  • News from 15.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    More ecofriendliness in food sector necessary

    tomato in the dustbin

    … (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 one-fifth of …

  • News from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 14.06.2021

    Resource Commission at UBA in the third appointment period

    Excavators at work in an open pit

    … and its consequences Resource conservation and environmental policy Publications Product Labelling Body for the promotion of product resource efficiency and recyclability Low Resource lifestyles and economies …

  • Press release 36/2015 from 12.10.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Progress of environmental protection in agriculture too slow

    tractors on a field

    … much does damage to the environment. Too much slurry in regions with high livestock production causes groundwater concentrations of nitrate (NO 3- ) to exceed limit … to streams, rivers and lakes. Excess slurry from regions with high livestock production should be used nationwide in compliance with best practices. The …

  • Press release 22/2017 from 02.06.2017 | Last changed: 07.08.2017

    Data on the Environment 2017: More climate protection action required

     Polar bear on ice floe

    … our climate. This includes the gradual phase-out of coal-powered electricity production and promoting renewable energies. In addition to a transformation of our … our climate. This includes the gradual phase-out of coal-powered electricity production and promoting renewable energies. In addition to a transformation of our …

  • Press release 11/2017 from 24.03.2017 | Last changed: 27.04.2017

    Land take: Make goals binding

    Aerial view of a small town

    … build area. If municipalities lack the number of certificates needed, these must be purchased from other municipalities.   The pilot project demonstrates that the …

  • News from 31.07.2024 | Last changed: 31.07.2024

    Renaturalised bodies of water can reduce greenhouse gas emissions

    Modified water bodies emit carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide

    … of rivers by humans. The utilisation of water bodies for agriculture or energy production has led to them being increasingly straightened, deepened, dammed and … plants as a renewable energy source, even though this type of electricity production is significantly more climate-friendly than the combustion of fossil … fuels. In addition, decomposition consumes oxygen, which can increase methane production. The negative impact of methane on the climate is almost 30 times greater …

  • News from 09.07.2018 | Last changed: 20.08.2018

    Environmental- and health impact of 3D printing

    3D printer producing a little plastic tree

    … All news Related publications Focus on the future: 3D printing Tags sustainable production … Dental bridges, car bodies, construction components for homes: with 3D …