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

    Plastics in the environment

    Plastic waste on a beach.

    … 1.5 million tonnes in the 1950s. That figure had risen to 348 million tonnes by 2016 and continues to grow. At the same time more and more plastic waste is ending …

  • News from 01.06.2016 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Improve regulation of Nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … for nanomaterials with regard to the environment from UBA´s perspective. 01.06.2016 The UBA recommends to adapt the chemical safety regulations and associated risk …

  • News from 07.06.2018 | Last changed: 07.06.2018

    Environment and agriculture – Overview for Germany

    Ein Feld mit Gräsern und Blüten

    … animal-friendly way of farming. With a share of 7.5 percent of agricultural area in 2016 and considering Germany’s role as the largest market for organic foodstuffs in …

  • Press release 45/2021 from 18.11.2021 | Last changed: 06.12.2021

    German Environment Agency advocates increased use of reusables in "to go" consumption and online shopping

    Disposable cups result in unnecessary amounts of waste and the unnecessary use of resources

    … packaging materials were also met and exceeded on average by the dual systems in 2020. For example, 93 percent of the ferrous metal packaging participating in the … quotas specified in the Packaging Act were achieved by the dual systems in 2020. In terms of the quantities involved in the systems, the packaging was sent for …

  • Newsletter from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 14.12.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2018

    … Euros. Extrapolated in terms of the total greenhouse gas emissions in Germany in 2016, that is equivalent to 164 billion Euros. The figure for particulate matter … greenhouse gases, electricity generated by burning lignite in Germany in 2016 was responsible for environmental damage with a value of 31.2 billion Euros. … Agreement invites parties to provide their low carbon development strategies by 2020 in order to disclose their plans to support the implementation of the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Trade and industry

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wooded landscape. There is an industrial estate visible in the distance, consisting of several buildings and facilities. There is smoke rising from some chimneys. The sky is densely cloud-covered. Above the horizon, the sky is tinged with yellow, with dark, greyish-blue clouds billowing at the margin of the picture. In a few lighter places, rays of the sun are penetrating the band of clouds.

    … 173 - Kjellstrom T., Briggs D., Freyberg C., Lemke B., Otto M., Hyatt O. 2016: Heat, Human Performance, and Occupational Health: A Key Issue for the … 173 - Kjellstrom T., Briggs D., Freyberg C., Lemke B., Otto M., Hyatt O. 2016: Heat, Human Performance, and Occupational Health: A Key Issue for the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Agriculture

    The picture shows a dry-looking arable field with a tractor being driven across it. Owing to drought, the vehicle is stirring up clouds of dust. In the background, it is possible to make out a ridge of hills.

    … of hailstorms but also tempests, severe frost, heavy rain and floods. In early 2020, the regulation was amended to include drought as a natural hazard. Given that … of hailstorms but also tempests, severe frost, heavy rain and floods. In early 2020, the regulation was amended to include drought as a natural hazard. Given that …