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  • Press release 1/2015 from 08.01.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Nitrogen surplus – an environmental problem of entirely new proportions

    Drag hoses spreading slurry directly onto the field.

    … The Fertilisers Ordinance is a critical means to guaranteeing better protection of air, soil and groundwater against excessive levels of nitrogen." Press release No. … (N 2 O) from overfertilised fields accelerate climate change. Four times more airborne reactive nitrogen compounds are entering the environment in Europe than …

  • Press release 24/2023 from 07.07.2023 | Last changed: 11.07.2023

    European emissions trading: Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany constant overall

    Coal-fired power plant

    … time, the money raised from the auctions creates considerable financial leeway to fairly cushion the social consequences of decarbonisation." Energy: Emissions from … metals (15 per cent). Only emissions from refineries increased by 4 per cent. Air transport: Emissions from German-administered aircraft operators were about 7.2 …

  • Press release 40/2020 from 11.09.2020 | Last changed: 08.12.2020

    Current transport policy puts people with low income at a disadvantage

    Ein Fahrradfahrer in einem Stau mit Autos

    … more frequently live on roads with higher traffic volumes and thus higher noise and air pollution levels - even though they often do not drive. Dirk Messner, President … These subsidies not only harm the environment and the climate, but are also unfair from a social point of view since households with high incomes benefit from them … more frequently live on roads with higher traffic volumes and thus higher noise and air pollution levels - even though they often do not drive. Dirk Messner, President …

  • Press release 19/2019 from 06.06.2019 | Last changed: 16.08.2019

    Plastics in the environment

    Plastic waste on a beach.

    … to ecosystems and organisms. What is the scale of plastic litter in waters, soil, air and the seas and coasts of Germany? How and why does it get there in the first … It is also being discussed whether plastic particles are suspended in the air, in drinking water and other foods. The main reason for the global flood of … and measure them in the environment. They show their presence in the waters, soil, air and seas of Germany and what impact this has on ecosystems. They identify areas …

  • 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.

    … economy would grind to a halt. But transporting goods and waste generates noise, air pollutants and greenhouse gases. To counter this the UBA in its vision for 2045 … for road transport, and fuels produced with renewable energies for international air or sea freight are examples of the technologies needed for the transition. … at low water levels. Internationally, sea-going ships should be given preference to air freight where possible. Transporting goods by air is up to 200 times more …

  • Appointment from 21.09.2021

    The Challenge: Combating Global Warming with Waste Sector Actions

    … hosts an Experience Exchange with the Waste Initiative/Hub of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition CCAC. The conference aims to show the methane mitigation opportunities … at local level and how climate finance can support that The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), founded in 2012, is a global partnership of …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 28.01.2020 | Last changed: 28.01.2020

    Buses

    bus on a road

    … they can be readily replaced. Also, halogen-free refrigerant should be used for bus air conditioning. Associated content Links Blue Angel Buses (DE-UZ 59b) Tools Guide … they can be readily replaced. Also, halogen-free refrigerant should be used for bus air conditioning. … Buses …

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

    Construction machines

    Zwei Staßenbaumaschinen auf einer Straßenbaustelle

    … These emissions are – particularly in urban areas – highly detrimental to air quality, as well as the health of the persons affected. Moreover, many people … … These emissions are – particularly in urban areas – highly detrimental to air quality, as well as the health of the persons affected. Moreover, many people …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-1: Recreation areas

    The picture shows an aerial photograph of the ‘Straße des 17. Juni’, a street commemorating the building of the Berlin Wall (the anniversary of German unification takes place annually on 17th June). To the right and left of this street, you can see the canopy of trees in the Große Tiergarten park. The city’s silhouette is visible in the picture’s horizon, including the Reichstags building, tv tower, cathedral and the Brandenburg Gate.

    … Moreover, impacts on the economy can be caused by staff suffering from fatigue, impaired concentration and stress on the cardio-vascular system, making them less … are inter-connected. The positive effect of green spaces on the urban climate and air quality as well as noise abatement depends on the size, structure and … individual’s thermal comfort. Compared to the built environment, lower surface and air temperatures can develop. In addition, green spaces, especially those containing …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Building Industry

    Building crane in front of a blue sky

    … trees, such as a small root space due to soil compaction and sealing, low soil and air quality, and pollutant inputs such as road salt. Urban climate and heat islands … effect tends to be. A high degree of surface sealing, few cooling green spaces, low air circulation, dark surfaces, high-rise buildings and heat emissions, for example from traffic and building air conditioning, all contribute to this. As buildings store heat and cool down only …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    TOU-I-1: Coastal bathing temperatures

    The picture shows an elderly woman, a toddler and a child of school age from behind; they are all wearing summer clothing. Holding hands, they are walking on the beach towards the waves. The woman is holding two buckets for digging in the sand.

    … the coast – as the typical form of summer tourism – might in general benefit from air and sea temperatures rising as a result of climate change. Owing to global … indicating a significant trend. In parallel with the warmer water temperatures, the air temperatures are becoming more favourable too. This was indicated by … Sea) respectively: The average daily mean and highest values measured for the air temperature during the summer vacation months of June to September have been …