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  • Newsletter from 05.08.2021 | Last changed: 05.08.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2021

    … heat and drought in Germany in recent years, clearly show: The time is overdue for effective climate protection - and however also for adapting to the now unavoidable … masking of biologically important sounds. Marine airguns used for scientific studies of the seabed produce this type of sound. In this project, models were …

  • Press release 06/2021 from 15.03.2021 | Last changed: 07.04.2021

    Ground-level engine emissions are greatest source of ultrafine particle pollution at airports

    auf einem Flughafen landet ein Flugzeug

    … Beier / Fotolia.com Airborne ultrafine particles can be harmful to human health. A study by the German Environment Agency (UBA) at Frankfurt Airport has demonstrated … against individual measurements in the vicinity of Frankfurt/Main Airport. The study did not investigate the health impact of the higher UFP exposure on the local … fees could provide important incentives to reduce emissions. The models used in the study are not yet able to capture all details. The results therefore show a …

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    Impact chain: "Lack of water in the soil"

    A climate impact chain is shown. A lack of water in the soil leads to damage to forests and consequently to falling timber yields and the loss of recreational function.

    … Impact chain: "Lack of water in the soil" How are the effects of climate change related? The negative consequences of climate change in one action field often lead to impacts in others due to so-called cascading effects. Pictures: linaberlin (1), ColiN00B (2), anaterate (3), Lars_Nissen (4) / …

  • News from 30.07.2021 | Last changed: 30.07.2021

    Co-learning: how-tos of greater urban environmental protection

    View over a big city.

    … innovation, political commitment, and a national framework and incentives. An UBA study examined six urban areas in six countries. 30.07.2021 The aim of the “Urban … for urban environmental protection and sustainable urban development The case studies determined that the biggest challenges facing urban environmental protection are air pollution, climate change and its effects, land sealing/land degradation, waste management and water management – …

  • Press release 25/2025 from 17.06.2025 | Last changed: 19.06.2025

    Cornerstones of Socially Just Environmental and Climate Policy

    Einfamilienhäuser mit Photovoltaikanlagen auf dem Dach vor einem Plattenbau.

    … Cornerstones of Socially Just Environmental and Climate Policy A new UBA study outlines guiding principles and concrete measures aimed at easing the burden … fuels—such as through CO₂ pricing—drives up the cost of petrol, oil and gas. A new study commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA) explores how climate and … introduction of a socially graduated climate allowance The UBA will incorporate the study’s findings into its future work and will conduct further research projects on …

  • Press release 21/2021 from 06.05.2021 | Last changed: 06.05.2021

    Strengthening environmental and climate protection in corporate reporting obligations

    Ein idylisches Flussufer mit vielen grünen Bäumen, die sich im Wasser spiegeln

    … are exposed to and of the impacts they have on environment and society. A recent study on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) shows that even though German … climate, more than half of those also on climate targets. 32 of the 228 companies studied report on plans to achieve carbon neutrality. However, only one third … chains are only mentioned in a fourth of the company reports assessed. However, the study also shows that there are already many examples of good reporting practice. …

  • Newsletter from 28.07.2020 | Last changed: 28.07.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2020

    … feature in this issue, such as the results of a representative German Environmental Study on the health of children and young people, which unfortunately give cause for … by the German Environment Agency entitled “Meat of the Future” investigated the effects of meat substitutes from plants, insects and labs on the environment and on … these substances in mammals can be extrapolated to non-mammals and vice versa. The studies are based on the thyroid hormone system. read more (in German) Passive …

  • Press release 40/2019 from 01.11.2019 | Last changed: 14.11.2019

    Insufficient recycling capacities for dismantling wind-powered installations

    eine Windenergieanlage wird mit einem Kran abgebaut

    … Insufficient recycling capacities for dismantling wind-powered installations UBA study examines environmental aspects of recycling old wind-powered installations Old … and could cover expected costs. The study also explores regulations that should be effective when the dismantling of wind turbines occurs. Environmental protection, …

  • Press release 39/2021 from 28.09.2021 | Last changed: 30.09.2021

    Environmental impact of milk production: pasture grazing beats indoor housing model

    Cow on a mountain pasture

    … The main reason is how the feed is produced. These are the results of a study commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA) which analysed the … costs (as high as 34 euro cents). Press release No. 39/2021 | 28.09.2021 The german study " Sichtbarmachung versteckter Umweltkosten der Landwirtschaft am Beispiel von … milk production for different, typical regions of milk production in Germany. The study differentiated between conventional and organic production as well as farm …

  • Press release 19/2014 from 13.04.2014 | Last changed: 13.11.2024

    Ambitious policy for environmentally responsible world climate

    very dry soil

    … Ambitious policy for environmentally responsible world climate UBA study points the way to a greenhouse-gas neutral Germany Just one of the negative … can only be achieved with very ambitious climate protection measures that take effect quickly. However, if no reduction efforts are made over the next 10 years it …

  • Newsletter from 08.12.2022 | Last changed: 08.12.2022

    UMID - No.: 02/2022

    … are in German, only english abstracts can be provided. Main topic: Radiation – Effect and perception Effects of anthropogenic electromagnetic fields on flora, faune, and environment What does Germany think about radiation? Results of an empirical study Lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography Further articles …

  • 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.

    … Only directly employed persons are included (supply-side calculation). Other studies, such as studies commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs … a demand-side approach. These studies record both direct and indirect employment effects. Despite the differences in methods and partial results, the various studies