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  • Press release 6/2015 from 12.02.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Drinking water in Germany once again "very good"

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … water quality which the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) published today. Exceedences of limit values continue to be the rare exception. Even nitrate, a … (BMG) and UBA. Press release No. 6/2015 | 12.02.2015 Maria Krautzberger, President of UBA, said: "Drinking water in Germany can be drunk without any reservations. … with unpolluted water and thus assure drinking water quality. UBA's President Maria Krautzberger assigns responsibility with respect to nitrate to the …

  • Press release 24/2022 from 18.05.2022 | Last changed: 24.05.2022

    "Blauer Kompass" federal award: Nomination of 20 climate change adaptation projects

    Grafik "Blauer Kompass"

    … provide ideas on how to successfully adapt to the climate crisis.” ⁠UBA ⁠President Dirk Messner: “The nominated projects show what distinguishes sustainable … is Parliamentary State Secretary Christian Kühn, and UBA is represented by President Dirk Messner. All five winning projects will be honoured at an awards … 64295 Darmstadt Hesse: Hof Tolle, “Integrierte und dynamische Agrarplanung für den Klimawandel“, 34379 Calden-Fürstenwald Lower Saxony: proKlima – Der …

  • Press release 08/2023 from 28.02.2023 | Last changed: 02.03.2023

    New quality seal for air conditioning systems: good quality air at low energy cost

    Das Bild zeigt das Logo des Qualitätssiegels Raumlufttechnik. Es besteht aus dem Schriftzug selbst und rechts daneben einem Sechseck, das auf der Spitze steht und in Blau- und Grüntönen gefüllt ist.

    … systems: good quality air at low energy cost Three-step process involving independent verification ensures energy efficiency in air conditioning systems The new … with poor indoor air quality and high energy consumption,” said Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency (UBA). “The quality seal for air conditioning … air conditioning systems do justice to both issues,” says Torsten Safarik, President of the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA). The …

  • Press release 28/2020 from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 10.07.2020

    PFAS excessively high in blood of children and adolescents in Germany

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … foams because they are grease, water and dirt repellent. Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency, said: "The damage that persistent PFAS can … UBA is currently working with other authorities from Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway to develop an extensive EU-wide ban for the entire substance group …

  • Press release 19/2023 from 12.06.2023 | Last changed: 14.06.2023

    Spree faces increased water shortage after coal phase-out in Lausitz region

    Leafy banks of the Spree near Berlin

    … water shortage after coal phase-out in Lausitz region UBA study: Saxony, Brandenburg and Berlin face a mammoth task The River Spree near Berlin Source: Martin … its lakes and canals, and the drinking water supply in the Berlin region. UBA President Dirk Messner: "In the worst-case scenario, water could become severely scarce in Berlin and Brandenburg if decisive countermeasures are not taken. The states of Brandenburg, Berlin …

  • Press release 26/2023 from 03.08.2023 | Last changed: 10.08.2023

    Environmental awareness study: Majority of Germans consider adaptation to already clearly noticeable climate crisis necessary

    A woman can be seen standing with her back to the picture. She is standing in a forest, which is beautifully green and looks into the distance.

    … of adaptation and protection measures is therefore high. Over two-thirds of respondents, for example, see it as very important to convert forests to mixed forests … hazards shows a clear increase over time. Whereas in 2016 59 percent of respondents said that the⁠ climate impacts ⁠ could be extremely or very damaging to their … policy action, the issue of plastic waste is at the top of the list for the respondents: A large majority, 75 percent, consider the reduction of plastic waste inputs …

  • Newsletter from 04.06.2024 | Last changed: 04.06.2024

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2024

    … and how they affect our health, and about epidemiological concepts such as the burden of disease. Take a breath and listen in now. read more (in German) UMID 01/24: … public spaces, sufficiency is indispensable. The specialist brochure “Mobilität neu denken“ (”Rethinking mobility”) presents key research findings. read more (in … converter platforms and cables. The substances relevant to operation were identified and listed. These substances were assessed for their… Series Texte Page …

  • Newsletter from 25.10.2023 | Last changed: 25.10.2023

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2023

    … This paper analyzes CDR typologies, compares them to CDR in the CRCF and identifies room for improvements. The aim is to stimulate the public debate… Series … sheet Page number 10 Year of publication 2023 National Energy and Climate Plans: Evidence of Policy Impacts and Options for more Transparency A Meta Study assessing … to its further development. The authors analysed the German NECP and the NECPs of Denmark, France, Sweden and Slovenia. The focus was on the methodology of ex-ante …

  • Newsletter from 05.02.2025 | Last changed: 10.02.2025

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 01/2025

    … – the new umwelt.info portal Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke, UBA President Dirk Messner and Anja Reineke - umwelt.info Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke, UBA President Dirk Messner and Anja Reineke, Head of umwelt.info at UBA, at the official … From now on, environmental information should be easier to find for citizens, students, researchers, members of administration and companies. The portal umwelt.info …

  • Newsletter from 02.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2022

    … in politics, the economy or in our private lives – to combat the increasing incidence of extreme weather. Good news for climate protection: in the first half of … people such as the elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions in densely populated inner cities. Extensive ground sealing and building development, … agriculture to avoid the soil drying out, or by collecting rainwater in private gardens and only watering the garden in the cool morning or evening hours. You can find …

  • Newsletter from 10.12.2024 | Last changed: 10.12.2024

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2024

    … the German Ecodesign Award will enter the next round. Companies of all sizes and students throughout Europe can apply with their products, concepts and services. Press … final report of the project “Geoengineering: Mögliche Synergien und Effekte mit den Sustainable Development Goals”, outlines major questions around geoengineering … of the iron and steelmaking sector in the period from 2005 to 2019. It identifies key drivers behind the trends in emissions, production levels, …