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  • Newsletter from 13.12.2019 | Last changed: 13.12.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2019

    … No.: 6/2019 | 13.12.2019 Rubrics Consumer tips UBA positions Science and research Industry & environment Environment at municipal level Environment at international … of the UMID journal explains the results of the testing. Additional topics: Noise, chemicals in consumer products, environmental justice and a new study by the Federal …

  • News from 18.08.2017 | Last changed: 18.10.2017

    Waste management in Russia and other CIS countries

    participants of the workshop repairing computers

    … E-Waste Academy benefitted from upskilling. Source: UNIDO Center for International Industrial Cooperation in the Russian Federation The Advisory Assistance Programme … 2017 provided targeted information and training for stakeholders from government, industry and non-governmental organizations. 18.08.2017 For more than 15 years UBA … 2017 provided targeted information and training for stakeholders from government, industry and non-governmental organizations. … Waste management in Russia and other …

  • News from 08.09.2020 | Last changed: 14.09.2020

    Ambitious environmental protection benefits health and well-being

    people in a green space in the city

    … and well-being. Source: vm / E+ / GettyImages Air pollution, noise, climate change, chemicals – Environmental problems are a burden on human health. An intact … burden due to exposure to air pollution, noise, climate change, contaminated water, chemicals, indoor air and electromagnetic fields. It also discusses the impact of …

  • Press release 43/2020 from 21.09.2020 | Last changed: 25.09.2020

    30 years of unified Germany: a plus for the environment too

    Der Brocken im Nebel

    … extremely high concentrations of sulphur dioxide were measured, especially in the industrial area around Leipzig/Halle/Weißenfels/Bitterfeld. With values of over 400 … polluted watercourses in Europe - foam mountains at dams and rivers coloured by chemicals were the rule rather than the exception. After reunification, obsolete …

  • Press release 12/2024 from 22.03.2024 | Last changed: 25.03.2024

    Water body of the year 2024 – Shallow coastal waters of the Baltic Sea

    Braunalge unter Wasser.

    … such as starfish, only live in the western waters. Although the ecological and chemical status of coastal waters has already improved to some extent, good status … quality and intact habitats that are not impaired by pollution such as waste or chemicals, noise pollution and other pressures. In order to achieve such a status, …

  • Press release 32/2019 from 17.09.2019 | Last changed: 30.09.2019

    40 years of innovative ideas to promote environmental protection

    Logo: Umweltinnovationsprogramm mit einem blaugrünen Zeichen, das an ein Zahnrad erinnert, aber auch an einen Haken, der zeigt, das alles in Ordnung ist.

    … marks its 40th anniversary The Environmental Innovation Programme funds innovative industrial-scale pilot projects. Source: Umweltinnovationsprogramm Over the last 40 … Agency (UBA) and KfW, the promotional bank of Germany, provide funding for industrial-scale pilot projects. The projects show how innovative technologies can … Agency (UBA) and KfW, the promotional bank of Germany, provide funding for industrial-scale pilot projects. The projects show how innovative technologies can …

  • Press release 75/09 from 21.10.2009 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

    Nanotechnology for mankind and environment - Seize upon opportunities, reduce risks

    … than 1,000 times smaller in diameter than a human hair. At this scale physical and chemical properties of materials change, and this change can be applied in a variety … applications. The influence of nanotechnology can already be felt in many areas of industry, including the automotive industry, engineering, the chemicals and food …

  • News from 27.07.2022 | Last changed: 28.07.2022

    Pesticide authorisations put our ground-& drinkingwater at risk

    A hand holding a water glass can be seen.

    … enjoys a high level of protection and should be as free as possible from chemical residues. 27.07.2022 Most plant protection products are applied directly … But even if the substances are not considered critical to health: Residues of chemicals should be kept within narrow limits in order to keep drinking water …

  • Appointment from 19.12.2018

    Raw Materials & Environment 2019

    … management. About 150 participants from academia, business, up- and downstream industry, civil society and policy are expected. The conference “Raw materials & … management. About 150 participants from academia, business, up- and downstream industry, civil society and policy are expected. … Raw Materials & Environment 2019 …

  • Press release 58/2020 from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    750 experts discuss new PFAS research and strategies

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … and fire-fighting foams. The downside of the widespread use of PFAS is that the chemicals are resistant enough to accumulate in the environment and enter the food …

  • Press release 04/2023 from 26.01.2023 | Last changed: 31.01.2023

    Final 2021 greenhouse gas emissions balance: Emissions declined by 39 percent over 1990, complying with EU climate action targets

    rauchende Schornsteine eines Braunkohlekraftwerks, davor ein Tagebau

    … million tonnes (4%) more than in 2020 and 39% less compared to 1990. Energy and industrial emissions in particular have increased while CO₂ emissions from … Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR). Press release No. 04/2023 | 26.01.2023 The energy industry recorded an increase of 27 million tonnes (12.5%) of CO 2 equivalents in …