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  • Press release 01/2020 from 08.01.2020 | Last changed: 06.02.2024

    Professor Dirk Messner is new President of the German Environment Agency

    Dirk Messner

    … (9.28 MB) On 1st January, Professor Dirk Messner succeeded Maria Krautzberger, who had held the office for five years and retired at the end of last year. Federal … Agency … On 1st January, Professor Dirk Messner succeeded Maria Krautzberger, who had held the office for five years and retired at the end of last year. Federal …

  • Press release 33/2022 from 29.06.2022 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    From 1 July: 25,000 additional collection sites for waste electrical and electronic equipment

    old washing machines pile up at a recycling center

    … 1 July 2022, food retailers with a total sales area of at least 800 square metres who offer electrical and electronic equipment several times a year or on a permanent … do not belong. WEEE should also not be handed over to scrap collectors and dealers, who often use unaddressed mailings to advertise their services. As a rule, they are …

  • Press release 42/2020 from 16.09.2020 | Last changed: 21.09.2020

    European Mobility Week: Zero-emission mobility for all

    Straße mit niedrigen Fachwerkhäusern und einem Zebrastreifen, der von einer Frau mit Blindenstock, einem Rollstuhlfahrer und zwei weiteren Fußgängerinnen überquert wird.

    … the current German transportation system penalises far too many population groups who, for example, suffer from a lack of accessibility or live on busy roads. During … the current German transportation system penalises far too many population groups who, for example, suffer from a lack of accessibility or live on busy roads. During …

  • News from 04.10.2024 | Last changed: 16.10.2024

    Achieving a socially just transport transition

    two children with satchels look between parked cars to see if they can cross the road safely

    … On the contrary – apart from the climate policy requirement, the majority of those who are less privileged today would also be better off in rural areas after a …

  • Press release 4/2017 from 31.01.2017 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

    Air quality 2016: Nitrogen dioxide still the top pollutant

    traffic jam in the city

    … for ozone and particulates which are recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) continue to be exceeded. The WHO levels are much more restrictive than the limit values which apply in the EU. …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 06.11.2018 | Last changed: 06.11.2018

    Construction machines

    Zwei Staßenbaumaschinen auf einer Straßenbaustelle

    … air quality, as well as the health of the persons affected. Moreover, many people who are exposed to the noise from construction machines and construction sites … air quality, as well as the health of the persons affected. Moreover, many people who are exposed to the noise from construction machines and construction sites …

  • News from 02.10.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2019

    WEEE: EU-wide enforcement of producer responsibility

    used electrical and electronic equipment like computers and mobile phones

    … cooperate more closely in the future in order to prosecute non-compliant producers who trade across borders more effectively. 02.10.2017 Producers wanting to place … (WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU) in 2012 to include a new requirement for producers who are not established on the market of the respective Member State: the …

  • Press release 6/2014 from 16.02.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Particulates and nitrogen dioxide still a health burden in 2013

    386 measuring stations; particulate matter (PM 10) daily mean value: exceedance of EU limit value 3%, WHO guideline 98% and 2% no exceedances; particulate matter (PM 10) daily mean value: exceedance of WHO guideline 51%, 49% no exceedances

    … much stricter air quality guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).” Press release No. 6/2014 | 16.02.2014 The WHO air quality guideline value for particulates with an aerodynamic diameter … correspond to the scientific recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO).” Levels of another major air pollutant – ground-level ozone, which is present …

  • News from 20.07.2021 | Last changed: 05.08.2021

    SustainFashion - Sustainability information all about textiles

    in einem Geschäft hängen viele weiße T-Shirts auf Bügeln an einer Stange

    … such as environmental pollution or human rights, and allows people to speak who share their visions for more sustainability. 20.07.2021 Sustainable textiles are … such as environmental pollution or human rights, and allows people to speak who share their visions for more sustainability. … SustainFashion - Sustainability …

  • 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

    … consists of 18 experts from science, industry, administration, and civil society, who were personally appointed by the President of UBA. 14.06.2021 The Resource … consists of 18 experts from science, industry, administration, and civil society, who were personally appointed by the President of UBA. … Resource Commission at UBA …

  • Press release 29/2023 from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 04.09.2023

    First "Environment in the Neighbourhood" Action Days bring sustainable commitment to life locally

    Kinder pflanzen in Dessau ein Blumenbeet.

    … BMUV and UBA want to draw the public's attention to the commitment of those people who are shaping the socio-ecological transformation in urban neighbourhoods. The … Environmental and climate policy depends on the commitment of all the people who, through diverse and numerous local activities, are working hard to protect the …