… the Federal Institute for Real Estate, the State Enterprise for Saxon Real Estate and Construction Management and the German Environment Agency Interdisciplinary planning competition for new … real estate company of the federal government, is the client for the new laboratory and office building of the German Environment Agency (UBA) in Bad Elster. With the …

… has clearly been too slow. Many known problems such as high nitrogen inputs to soil and air remain unsolved despite improvements. In 1985 some 90 percent of land area exceeded critical loads for nitrogen; today that figure still hovers at 50 … from the farm into sewage systems, which then are not adequately degraded at wastewater treatment facilities. Although there has been some progress as concerns …

… spraying takes place, streams are damaged Despite extensive approval testing and strict regulations, pesticides from agriculture enter small water bodies in … harmful quantities Rain washes pesticides into streams, which harm insects and plants. Source: ruudmorijn // iStock A new study commissioned by the German … fields. In 80 percent of the investigated streams in Germany's agricultural landscape, the pesticides measured exceeded the limits set for animals and plants. …

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources Deep geothermal energy: environmental risks can be controlled Groundwater not at risk – seismic monitoring now standard Gush spring: Geothermal energy is thermal energy generated and stored in the …

… its 50-year anniversary Celebrate with us 50 years of commitment to people and the environment! Source: Umweltbundesamt Over 50 years ago, the social-liberal … the coexistence of humans and the environment: from protecting the world’s oceans, waste prevention and resource conservation, to the effects of different chemicals on … on national and international levels is necessary to promote environment and climate protection and to continue to enable prosperity within the limits of …

… motorways would allow reductions of greenhouse gas emissions ranging between 1.9 and 5.4 million tonnes annually, depending on the actual limit imposed. These are … general speed limit on motorways would make a meaningful contribution to reducing climate change impact. The transport sector in particular has done little in terms …

… responsibility Producers of electrical & electronic equipment: required to register and responsible for disposal. Source: mekcar / Fotolia.com The agencies from nearly … is valid in all EU Member States, the European legislator updated the Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU) in 2012 to …

… Pathways“ Tagungswerk („Jerusalemkirche“) Lindenstr. 85 10969 Berlin Deutschland Open in OpenStreetMap Monday, November 4th, 2019 - 12:00 until Tuesday, November … by the German Environment Agency (UBA) on 4-5 November 2019 in Berlin Global climate change is triggered by unsustainable patterns of natural resource …

… in 2019 Record share of 42.1 percent on electricity market - stagnation in heating and transport The share of electricity production from renewable energy sources rose … while the transport sector stagnated. UBA's President Dirk Messner said: "Tackling climate change will only work if we use more energy from sun, wind and water. The …