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  • Press release 43/2022 from 30.09.2022 | Last changed: 07.12.2022

    Oder fish die-off: Salt discharges caused mass proliferation of toxic alga

    photo of the river

    … is important that we continue to strengthen the resilience of the river floodplain ecosystem. In the midst of climate change with long periods without rain and with … initiatives on planning and implementing measures in the Oder through the Blue Belt federal programme (floodplains funding programme). Starting points for this include the “Blue Belt Feasibility Study - Pilot Oder”, commissioned by the Brandenburg State …

  • Press release 46/09 from 02.07.2009 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Perfluorinated compounds: Avoid inputs - protect the environment

    … concerns protection of human health, UBA and the Drinking Water Commission (TWK) recommend compliance with an acceptable lifetime drinking water guideline value of … of this reservoir which - unknown to them - contained high levels of PFCs in sludge labelled as a biowaste mixture. As a result, PFCs entered the drinking water supply …

  • Press release 39/09 from 23.06.2009 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Three countries act in concert for more protection of natural resources

    … to the previous year) for primary raw materials such as copper ore, as well as secondary raw materials such as steel scrap, can not hide the facts. ”As the global … for the Environment has been active in the area of sustainable consumption and labels for years. It recognises and promotes ecological product assessment methods …

  • Press release 17/2023 from 06.06.2023 | Last changed: 05.04.2024

    Connectivity with consequences: 13 steps to counter software obsolescence

    Gebrauchte Smartphones

    … 13 steps to counter software obsolescence The German Environment Agency (UBA) recommends measures to increase the lifespan of technological devices and gives … information on the guaranteed support period and the resulting legal claims Labelling of products with regard to repair options Mandatory information on the …

  • Newsletter from 25.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2025

    … 2/2025 No.: 2/2025 | 25.04.2025 Rubrics Climate / Energy Health Chemicals Transport Economy / Consumption Waste / Resources Air Water Agriculture Soil / Land … read more (in German) Integrating climate protection aspects into complex eco-labelling A new UBA study summarises how carbon footprints can be used to determine …

  • Press release 35/2022 from 31.08.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    German Environment Agency assisting Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with research on causes of the Oder River crisis

    The river Elbe in the foreground with trees on the bank and blue sky.

    … river. The LfU’s automatic measuring stations in Frankfurt/Oder and Hohenwutzen recorded sudden increased levels of electric conductivity, pH levels and oxygen … Water Framework Directive requires for assessing the condition of rivers, did not record any unusual concentrations in Germany. The Federal Institute of Hydrology … – high chemical concentrations or extreme algal blooms – can destabilise the entire ecosystem. "This disaster also teaches us that we need to strengthen the resilience …

  • Press release 27/2020 from 02.07.2020 | Last changed: 02.07.2020

    Germany assumes chairmanship of Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM)

    The Baltic Sea is a highly sensitive natural environment

    … underwater noise pollution and climate change are the stresses on the marine ecosystems of the Baltic Sea on which Germany wants to focus during its tenure. A … understand the potential and relevance of ecosystems as natural carbon sinks ("blue carbon") in the Baltic Sea and further explore possible options for action. The …

  • Press release 13/2020 from 20.03.2020 | Last changed: 27.03.2020

    UBA names water body type of the year 2020

    Ein kleiner Bachabschnitt fließt durch ein Waldstück

    … for example in the Swabian Alb and Frankish Alb. Only eight percent achieve 'good' ecological status. Real improvement can only be achieved by giving this water body – … organisms are the minnow, caddisfly and the fire salamander, common spring moss and blue-green algae. These streams are seldom teeming with life nowadays. Nutrient …

  • Press release 37/10 from 21.06.2010 | Last changed: 27.06.2013

    Unadulterated swimming fun

    … pollution that might affect water quality as potential problems with cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). This will help to detect potential health risks in due time and …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Development of Germany’s climate - 2023 Monitoring Report

    Logo Deutscher Wetterdienst

    … occurred in the course of the past 50 years: 21 of the 22 warmest years in global records were recorded in the years since 2001, with 2016 being regarded globally as … begins in 1881 and extends to 2022. The negative deviations are illustrated in blue below the zero line, while the positive deviations are in red above the zero …