… "Mobile" chemicals - when filters become useless German Environment Agency wants better protection of drinking water against … are what the UBA is calling chemicals which have entered the water cycle because they do not bind to solids such as sand or activated carbon. They are therefore … and avoid contamination of the water cycle at the development phase and in the use of industrial chemicals," says Maria Krautzberger.  Drinking water in Germany is …

… EU climate targets: 60 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is … scheme and more decarbonization in buildings and transport sectors necessary Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU can be reduced by at least 60 percent below 1990 levels …

… Detailed greenhouse gas emissions figures for 2022: Emissions fell by 40 per cent … in 2022 Source: Gina Sanders / Fotolia Germany maintains its level of greenhouse gas reduction. The European emission reduction targets are fully met. This is … tonnes or 1.3 per cent less than in 2021 and 40 per cent less than in 1990. … Detailed greenhouse gas emissions figures for 2022: Emissions fell by 40 per cent …

… Infrasound at or under perception threshold does not cause acute physical reactions … persons classified the infrasound sounds as "somewhat" to "moderately" annoying. … Infrasound at or under perception threshold does not cause acute physical reactions …

… Guide for greenhouse gas-neutral administrations published A photovoltaic system on … Administrations (EPA Network) on November 25th. He presented UBA’s guide on greenhouse gas neutral administrations, now also available in English. 25.11.2021 Numerous … guide on greenhouse gas neutral administrations, now also available in English. … Guide for greenhouse gas-neutral administrations published …

… the Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety 2019 greenhouse gas emissions in Germany declined by 6.3 percent Energy sector slashes … emissions, growth in building and transport sectors Germany must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 95% – with all sectors contributing. Source: Kalafoto / …

… Future-fit city: Much more money needed for buses and trains Only a systematic … "Clean air, quiet and more green spaces in cities are only possible with more buses and trains and fewer cars. The public transport network is the backbone of …

… Working to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality at the German Environment Agency New … its car fleet to zero. “We seek to be pioneers on the path to becoming a greenhouse neutral agency and identify the actual ways to do so,” says UBA’s President …

… UBA refuses to approve certificates for eight UER projects Defective certificates … submitted by project organisers is often not sufficient to uncover and prove misuse of the UER system. In addition to its own investigations, the UBA has therefore … not issue the requested approvals due to irregularities identified by the UBA. … UBA refuses to approve certificates for eight UER projects …

… Joint press release with the German Meteorological Service Climate change could cause more heat-related deaths in future Heat waves raise risk … in heart patients by up to 15 percent Heat waves are only one of the health risks caused by climate change. Source: knipseline / pixelio.de Coronary deaths during heat …

… Renaturalised bodies of water can reduce greenhouse gas emissions Modified water … / Adobe Stock Water bodies can contribute to climate change as sources of greenhouse gases – this is the conclusion of a new UBA study. Modified water bodies in …

… European emissions trading: record decline in greenhouse gas emissions in Germany … Climate and Transformation Fund. In order to ensure compensation for private households, politicians should now swiftly introduce the climate money agreed in the …