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  • Press release 30/2018 from 08.10.2018 | Last changed: 12.10.2018

    New funding priority: Innovative wastewater engineering

    zwei Faultürme einer Kläranlage spiegeln sich in einem Nachklärbecken.

    … or basic materials are generated in sufficient quantities for the production of goods. The second category "Extensive wastewater treatment" is about the reduction …

  • Press release 32/09 from 04.06.2009 | Last changed: 05.07.2013

    Experiencing environment and health with all the senses

    … help the pupils learn is how the sense of smell works and what can be done to get good air in the classroom. They learn how noise can harm their hearing and how sound …

  • Press release 11/2019 from 18.05.2019 | Last changed: 23.05.2019

    Biowaste as source of energy

    Bio waste

    … of the bio-bin in cities and rural districts. Biowaste can only be used for the good of the climate if it is collected separately.“ The national Aktion Biotonne …

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

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Civil Protection

    Jackets and helmets of the professional fire brigade

    … Civil Protection Extreme weather events endanger people and their provision with goods and services. Source: C. Benjamin Nolte/fotolia.com Civil protection includes …

  • 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 …

  • Press release 06/2024 from 01.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed

    Electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines.

    … of cars with combustion engines in all the environmental impacts analysed. For example, electric cars will also cause around 27 per cent less aquatic … HGVs also considered The study also analysed the environmental impact of heavy goods vehicles. HGVs that use liquefied natural gas (⁠LNG) have no advantages over …

  • Press release 32/2012 from 20.09.2012 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    InnoTrans 2012: Railways improve environmental performance

    … results of the environmental study disprove the widespread prejudice that heavy goods vehicles and passenger cars make up ground on the climate score“, said Henke. … passenger volume of more than 18 million car trips and 77,000 fully loaded heavy goods vehicles daily. VDV and its member companies are helping to keep Germany …