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  • News from 27.03.2024 | Last changed: 27.03.2024

    Shaping digitalisation in transport sustainably

    A woman rents a scooter via an app

    … These include prioritising the use of autonomous driving in public transport, for example as a feeder service, and promoting multimodal mobility apps that use open, …

  • Press release 17/2021 from 13.04.2021 | Last changed: 04.05.2021

    Plastics in the environment: Transport, building sectors and agriculture are major sources

    Plastikteilchen

    … 3 July 2021 will provide very effective stimulus to combat plastic littering, for example the ban on crockery and cutlery made of single-use plastic or the labelling … in Germany through various pathways and remain there over the long term, for example after cleaning or removal measures. However, the study also shows a need for …

  • Press release 09/2024 from 07.03.2024 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    Citizens call for more urban greening and depaving to combat heat

    Das Foto zeigt einen Tisch mit mehreren Menschen, von denen eine Teilnehmerin Notizen macht.

    … by the consequences of climate change and want to contribute to solutions. For example, the citizens involved attach importance to ensuring that people can stay … change.⁠ To achieve this, they want cooled public spaces in hot weather, for example, but also better information about the risks. Alongside the demand for a …

  • Press release 44/2025 from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    UBA study: How to expand solar power in an environmentally responsible way

    Rows of photovoltaic modules mounted at an angle on a meadow in the open countryside.

    … with existing infrastructure projects can help reduce habitat fragmentation, for example along motorways. Ecologically sensitive areas should be excluded. Applying … management beneath and between the panels Ensuring wildlife connectivity, for example through wildlife corridors Creating site-appropriate habitat features (e.g. …

  • Press release 11/2022 from 28.02.2022 | Last changed: 04.03.2022

    Climate risks put quality of life and environment at stake

    the Earth

    … including here in Germany, adaptation measures are already showing effect, for example more green spaces in cities or the restoration of rivers and streams to … ecosystems already under pressure are particularly sensitive to climate change, for example soil and forests, oceans, rivers and lakes. They are all under threat from … nature but also mankind. Damage to ecosystems put economic survival at risk, for example agriculture and forestry. Climate change also jeopardises our health and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-6: Contamination of bathing waters by cyanobacteria burdens

    The picture shows the palm of a hand stroking the surface of a water body.

    … However, warm years are not stringently associated with stable stratification. For example, in the hot summer of 2003, the summer stratification was distinctly less … However, warm years are not stringently associated with stable stratification. For example, in the hot summer of 2003, the summer stratification was distinctly less …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    TOU-R-1: Seasonality of bed-nights in wider tourism areas

    The picture shows a sandy beach on the Baltic Sea coast with dunes and hooded beach chairs (‘strandkorbs’). The strandkorbs facing the viewer have been locked up for the winter. The sea is visible on the horizon. A few individuals and small groups of people are visible at the waterline; apart from them, the beach is deserted. The sky is partly cloud-covered.

    … conditions for the touristic core season deteriorate. By strengthening, for example those offers which are independent of the weather, or by encouraging the … conditions for the touristic core season deteriorate. By strengthening, for example those offers which are independent of the weather, or by encouraging the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-6: Land use for settlements in officially designated flood plains

    The picture shows a building pit where the walls of a cellar have already been built. Steel girders are seen supporting wooden beams which extend across the ceiling of the cellar. The bottom of the building pit is filled with brown muddy water reflecting a tree.

    … are considerably influenced by human activities, both in the past and nowadays. For example, in former times natural flood plains in many river valleys were eliminated … are considerably influenced by human activities, both in the past and nowadays. For example, in former times natural flood plains in many river valleys were eliminated …

  • Press release 34/2020 from 29.07.2020 | Last changed: 03.08.2020

    Renewable energy in Germany continues growth trend

    Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Dach des Umweltbundesamtes in Dessau-Roßlau

    … Electricity generation from photovoltaics (PV) also contributed to the good result of renewable energies in the current half-year with around 28 billion … in the heating sector depends heavily on prevailing weather conditions.  For example, the relatively warm temperatures at the beginning of 2020 resulted in lower …

  • Press release 11/2020 from 16.03.2020 | Last changed: 07.04.2020

    2019 greenhouse gas emissions in Germany declined by 6.3 percent

    in einer futuristisch anmutenden Szenerie mit blauem Licht stehen Solarpanels auf einer Wasserfläche, im Hintergrund Windkraftanlagen und Strommasten

    … is on the right track to achieving the 2030 climate target. While this is a good sign, we also know that we mustn't rest on our laurels of the past 20 years, in … which will be leaving the power grid. Other sectors' progress is also stagnant, for example building and transport. In general, however, I believe Germany can achieve …

  • Press release 15/2025 from 25.04.2025 | Last changed: 29.04.2025

    Using household appliances for longer pays off

    Handwerker vor Wäschetrockner

    … it makes sense to use them for as long as possible. This saves money and is good for the climate,” says UBA President Dirk Messner. “Repairs are also worthwhile … with a measuring device. In the case of a fridge-freezer combination, for example, it makes sense to replace the old appliance with a new A-rated appliance if …