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  • Press release 60/2020 from 03.12.2020 | Last changed: 08.12.2020

    Fireworks produce 2,050 tonnes of particulate matter per year

    Kleine Böller auf der Straße.

    … is the result of a specialist exchange between UBA and the German Pyrotechnical Industry Association (VPI). Press release No. 60/2020 | 03.12.2020 The Pyrotechnical Industry Association (VPI) commissioned an independent testing institute to carry …

  • DzU article from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 16.09.2025

    Indicator: Employment in the renewable energy sector

    Graph: After a strong increase since 2000, employment has been declining since 2012 due to the sharp job losses in solar energy. There was a slight increase from 2015 to 2016. Most jobs were created in the wind energy and biomass sectors. Between 2016 and 2019, there were sharp declines. By 2023, there were significant increases again, especially in solar energy and heat pumps.

    … employment related to storage technologies, smart energy systems and grids, and the industry’s electrification. Especially intelligent energy systems and grids have … in the 2010s was initially caused by the slump in domestic production in the solar industry and photovoltaics. Most of it migrated to other countries – in particular …

  • Cover from 11.11.2024

    International Environmental Specimen Bank Group: Conferences

    Korean ESB

    … international conferences. These meetings foster the dialogue on quality standards, chemical data and monitoring objectives. It is also the place to discuss networking, … international conferences. These meetings foster the dialogue on quality standards, chemical data and monitoring objectives. It is also the place to discuss networking, …

  • Press release 42/2008 from 09.06.2008 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    Jobs in environmental protection at a record high

    … Environmental management in Germany has developed into a very dynamic key industry in the economy”, said Federal Minister for Environment Sigmar Gabriel in … Environmental management in Germany has developed into a very dynamic key industry in the economy”, said Federal Minister for Environment Sigmar Gabriel in …

  • Press release 27/2021 from 09.06.2021 | Last changed: 05.08.2021

    Federal Environment Ministry to launch national portal for environmental information in Merseburg

    Binärcode

    … target group and made available to all citizens, science and research, business and industry, and public administration. Cooperation between the Federal Government and … coal mining district in Saxony-Anhalt in its transformation towards a sustainable industrial society." "We are taking an important step towards digitization in … to the public over the long term. Citizens, science and research, businesses and industry will have access to information and services of real benefit. We will link …

  • Newsletter from 17.06.2022 | Last changed: 17.06.2022

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2022

    … and Air-Conditioning with Natural Refrigerants” brings together relevant players in industry. CO₂ emissions per kilowatt-hour of electricity increase again in 2021 The … in quantities that are in some cases too high. "PARC": EU research partnership on chemical risk assessment launches How dangerous are chemicals that we use and come …

  • Newsletter from 09.02.2021 | Last changed: 09.02.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2021

    … of concern with less hazardous alternatives will remain a key challenge for chemicals management in the coming years and is a central aim of REACH. This study … maritime transport and the role of green hydrogen for indirect electrification of industry sectors. Based on a sound analysis of existing multilateral cooperation the …

  • News from 05.08.2020 | Last changed: 05.08.2020

    ERGO: EU research project on hormonally active substances

    Logo des Projekts

    … or AOPs for short. This concept integrates the exposure of the organism to a chemical, the chemical and biological interactions in the organism and the adverse … many other universities and research institutions and representatives of industry are involved in the project. There are 15 partners in total from 8 …

  • Press release 13/2014 from 21.03.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Top marks for northern Germany’s lakes

    a big lake with transparent water, reed and trees

    … Nearly all of the lakes of this type are free of pollutants and have a good chemical balance. They are excellent places for bathing and diving. Some of the … Germany receives such high marks. Its overall positive status is due to a good chemical condition and a comparatively low nutrient load. This above average high …

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    All environmental crimes: cases recorded by the police, by type of crime (2016)

    The pie chart shows all environmental crimes recorded by the police in 2016, by individual offences. In 2016, 7.528 cases, i.e. 38 % of all environmental crimes, were criminal offences involving the unauthorised handling of waste (§ 326 except paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code). Crimes under the Animal Protection Act accounted for 33 % of the total with 6.527 cases and water pollution for 13 % with 2.563 cases.

    … soil pollution, crimes under the Federal Nature Conservation Act, crimes under the Chemicals Act, cases of unauthorised operation of facilities, and illegal waste … soil pollution, crimes under the Federal Nature Conservation Act, crimes under the Chemicals Act, cases of unauthorised operation of facilities, and illegal waste …

  • Cover from 04.10.2016

    Home „BLUE SKY OVER THE SEA?“

    Seagoing vessel

    … public, especially public officials, as well as participants representing science, industry, politics and NGOs. We look forward to seeing you in Berlin! Registration   … public, especially public officials, as well as participants representing science, industry, politics and NGOs. We look forward to seeing you in Berlin! Registration   …