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  • Press release 27/2016 from 12.09.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Global record temperatures and flash floods in Germany – small taste of the summer of the future?

    passage underground overflooded by rain

    … temperatures have jumped to new highs: it has been the hottest summer worldwide and may well be the hottest on record since 1880. The numerous droughts and flooding … had relatively little to do with El Niño. Summer 2016 in Germany and Central Europe may have been only slightly warmer compared to the international reference period …

  • Press release 44/2024 from 08.11.2024 | Last changed: 12.11.2024

    Consumer protection: UBA takes action against Chinese low-cost online marketplace Temu

    Kartons und geöffnete Pakete

    … company does not cooperate, further measures – such as the imposition of fines – may follow. Press release No. 44/2024 | 08.11.2024 UBA President Dirk Messner said: … commercial practices are misleading if they contain false information that may deceive consumers. Important rights that consumers can invoke within the EU are …

  • News from 26.07.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    Sustainable lifestyles: From the niche to the city centres

    young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

    … The UBA coordinated EU Interreg project “NiCE – from niche to centre”, started in May 2023. The project aims to take advantage of these changes and make city centres … project is funded by the EU Interreg programme for Central Europe and will run from May 2023 to April 2026. More information and contact For more information, visit our … content Launch meeting of the EU Interreg project "NiCE – from niche to centre" in May 2023 in Budapest Source: Mariann Szabo / University of Budapest for Technology …

  • DzU article from 08.01.2026 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Indicator: Energy consumption for buildings

    A graph shows the building-related final energy consumption for room heating, room cooling, hot water and lighting for 2008 to 2024. The indicator decreases with fluctuation. No differentiation is shown between the individual uses.

    … Final energy consumption associated with buildings decreased by 20.2 % between 2008 and 2024. However, according to the 2010 Energy Concept, the heat demand of buildings should have decreased by 20 % between 2008 and 2020. In fact, consumption fell by only 10.4 %. Since the Russian war of … final energy consumption fell by around 20.2 % to 792 Terawatt hours between 2008 and 2024. This is equivalent to 35.2 % of the final energy consumption in …

  • Appointment from 06.05.2021

    Stakeholder Roundtable Consultation for The CODES Report

    … Stakeholder Roundtable Consultation for The CODES Report Friday, May 7th, 2021 15:00 — 17:30 The first priority of Coalition for Digital … Mark your calendars to participate in a dedicated virtual roundtable on the draft report that will be held on 7 May from 9am - 11:30am EDT on Sparkblue and Zoom. The report will be used as a core …

  • Press release 22/2020 from 02.06.2020 | Last changed: 08.06.2020

    Asbestos in buildings still a problem

    hellgraue Wellplatten aus Asbestzement

    … Several million buildings in Germany built or refurbished before October 1993 may still contain asbestos today. In addition to asbestos cement products, the … … Several million buildings in Germany built or refurbished before October 1993 may still contain asbestos today. In addition to asbestos cement products, the …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Energy Sector

    Wind power station in a crop field

    … this is associated with a greater demand for electricity. In the period from 2008 to 2016, an increase in final energy consumption of almost 36 percent was … are low and water temperatures are high, the power plants' electricity production may be throttled or temporarily stopped. Low water levels can restrict the …

  • News from 25.02.2016 | Last changed: 11.04.2016

    New thresholds for carcinogenic PAHs in (baby) toys and more

    rubber ducks

    … products. Source: debramillet / Fotolia.com Since 27 December 2015 consumer goods may no longer exceed a very low content of eight carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic … baby items. Other rubber or plastic products such as gardening gloves or mouse pads may contain no more than 1 mg/kg. 25.02.2016 Annex XVII of the European REACH …

  • Press release 18/2020 from 11.05.2020 | Last changed: 15.05.2020

    National alliance champions more use of the bio-bin

    auf einem Gehweg steht vor einer grünen Hecke eine braune Mülltonne, auf der "Bioabfälle" steht und aus der Gartenabfälle herausgucken

    … can be turned into valuable compost and biogas. Source: eyetronic / Fotolia.com May 11 2020 marks the launch of this year's "Biowaste Bin Campaign” (Aktion Biotonne … vor Ort All press releases Tags biowaste composting biogas bio waste bin … May 11 2020 marks the launch of this year's "Biowaste Bin Campaign” (Aktion Biotonne … cities, counties and municipal enterprises are supporting the national campaign. … May 11 2020 marks the launch of this year's "Biowaste Bin Campaign” (Aktion Biotonne …