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  • Press release 48/2014 from 05.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmental protection provides employment for 2 million

    worker with tools and crash helmet

    … 2008, by 18,000 workers. But this increase is almost exclusively due to rising demand from abroad. "The number of people employed in environmental protection is … said Maria Krautzberger, President of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). The Climate Protection Action Programme which the Federal Government wants to adopt in … the government and businesses in "classical" environmental protection, for example waste disposal, protection of waters, noise abatement or air quality control. The …

  • Publication from 13.12.2018

    UMID 02/2018

    Das Cover der Publikation

    … Nach der Darstellung sprachwissenschaftlicher Hintergründe werden anhand von Praxisbeispielen und Erfahrungsberichten Herausforderungen und … File size 25.36 MB Print version not available Tags health environment human climate adaptation risk communication … UMID 02/2018 …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … Adaptation: Field of Action Soils The different impacts of climate change affect soil characteristics and functions. Source: joeEsco/photocase.com Soils, with all their functions …

  • 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.

    … for damage from natural hazards to buildings is precautionary provision for climate risks. Source: Christian / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the … for natural hazards (eEV) complements the home-owner’s comprehensive insurance and the insurance for household effects covering damage for instance caused by …

  • Press release 32/2014 from 09.07.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    UBA tests outdoor jackets: Weather-proofing is harmful to waters

    Wanderer mit einer roten Regenjacke und einem Rucksack läuft durch einen Wald bei Regen

    … fluoride. These chemicals are put into the environment, for example by washing. Waste water treatment facilities cannot degrade these chemicals, and thus they are released into rivers, seas and groundwater, and ultimately …

  • Press release 02/2019 from 17.01.2019 | Last changed: 22.01.2019

    Expert group: New housing creation campaign must become greener

    Baustelle mit Baukränen in der Innenstadt

    … must become greener Commission for Sustainable Building presents proposals for climate-friendly building and future-proof urban development New, affordable housing must be built in many …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FI-I-2: Herring larvae in the Greifswalder Bodden

    The picture shows herring spawn. It is possible to see six transparent eggs adhering to each other, with larvae inside.

    … Dorothee Moll 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 FI-I-2: Herring larvae in the Greifswalder … 2000s, herring reproduction has been distinctly less successful than in the 1990s and consequently, herring stocks have been severely affected. FI-I-2: Herring larvae …

  • News from 09.04.2014 | Last changed: 09.04.2014

    Biogas must become more environmentally friendly

    Biogasanlage, im Vordergrund ein Maisfeld

    … is a renewable energy source, but it is important to prevent “maizing of the landscape”. Source: Wolfgang Jargstorff / Fotolia.com Production of biomass and its … way. 09.04.2014 In order to use energy more efficiently and thereby improve the climate balance, the siting and capacity of a biogas plant should be geared mainly … generation to meet supra-regional demand. For energy recovery, mainly residual and waste material as well as feedstocks whose cultivation has benefits for the …

  • Publication from 30.10.2013

    UMID 01/2013: Schwerpunkt Chemikalien, Umwelt und Gesundheit

    Titelbild UMID 01/2013

    … zu Umweltgerechtigkeit im städtischen Raum vor und berichtet über Kenntnisstand und offene Fragen zu gesundheitlichen Risiken durch niederfrequente Felder der … Gesundheitliche Risiken durch niederfrequente Felder der Stromversorgung - Stand der wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse und offene Fragen Gesundheitsprävention an … environmental medicine chemicals Elektrosmog Niederfrequente Felder Environment and Health consumer protection … UMID 01/2013: Schwerpunkt Chemikalien, Umwelt und …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-3: Heavy rain impacting on roads

    The picture shows a gully on a flooded road. The waterspout indicates where the gully is located. There are safety cones beside the gully. A car wheel is visible at the very edge of the picture.

    … on roads Heavy rain can very rapidly lead to aquaplaning or flooding of roads and highways. Source: DRBURHAN / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 VE-I-3: Heavy rain impacting on roads Heavy …

  • 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

    … reduce greenhouse gas emissions Modified water bodies emit carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide Source: Victor Elias / Adobe Stock Water bodies can contribute to climate change as sources of greenhouse gases – this is the conclusion of a new UBA …

  • Press release 45/2024 from 02.12.2024 | Last changed: 09.12.2024

    Healthy soils are the basis of life for future generations

    Auf dem Bild ist eine Hand mit Lupe in Richtung Boden dargestellt

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety … enable cross-network assessments of soil and develop appropriate strategies for Climate protection , climate adaptation and the promotion of soil health. The …