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  • DzU article from 30.01.2025 | Last changed: 30.01.2025

    Indicator: Nitrate in groundwater

    A graph shows the proportion of groundwater sampling sites where nitrate measurements for the years 2008 to 2023 were above 25 and 50 milligrams per litre. In the period covered, neither sub-indicator has shown any significant change.

    … of the limit value for nitrate of 50 milligrams per liter be prevented. Since 2008, the quality standard has been exceeded every year at almost one in six … has also been a goal of the German Sustainable Development Strategy . Since 2008, the share of monitoring sites which exceed the quality standard lies between … sites with a nitrate concentration above 25 mg/l has also stagnated since 2008 at around 33–38 %. The central legal instrument for implementing the Nitrates …

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    BAU-I-2: Summer-related heat island effect – case study

    The frequency of heat island situations in the meteorological summer, i.e. from the beginning of June to the end of August, is presented in the form of stack columns using data for Berlin.

    … presented in the form of stack columns using data for Berlin. Values for the years 2008 to 2010, 2012 to 2014, and 2016 and 2017 are shown. There are three categories … island intensity: 1-3 Kelvin, 4-6 Kelvin and over 6 Kelvin. With the exception of 2008, 2010 and 2017, there were always a few days in the highest category. The … presented in the form of stack columns using data for Berlin. Values for the years 2008 to 2010, 2012 to 2014, and 2016 and 2017 are shown. There are three categories …

  • DzU article from 30.04.2025 | Last changed: 30.04.2025

    Indicator: Final energy consumption

    A graph shows the final energy consumption from 2008 to 2023. The trend is slightly downward, but fluctuates from year to year due to the influence of the weather. The EnEfG target for the years 2030 is also shown.

    … energy consumption also means lower energy costs. Assessing the development Between 2008 and 2023, the FEC according to the definition of the Energy Efficiency Act (see … are implemented, the FEC is expected to fall by around 16% in 2030 compared to 2008 ('with existing measures' scenario). This would fall well short of the EnEfG … sense, as lower energy consumption also means lower energy costs. … Between 2008 and 2023, the FEC according to the definition of the Energy Efficiency Act (see …

  • Press release 71/08 from 30.10.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Semi-natural bodies of water and leas sustain biodiversity

    … experts from science and the field met at a symposium held in Bonn on 29-30 October 2008 to identify ways to sustainably safeguard biodiversity in and around bodies of water, leas, and in groundwater. Press release No. 71/08 | 30.10.2008   ”In order to continue to make use of the many services that nature provides, … experts from science and the field met at a symposium held in Bonn on 29-30 October 2008 to identify ways to sustainably safeguard biodiversity in and around bodies of …

  • Press release 55/2008 from 24.07.2008 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    Import of waste subject to authorisation rose in 2007

    … mn t). Exports on the other hand dropped slightly to 1.8 mn t. Expert estimates for 2008 reveal no significant changes over 2007. Wastes subject to authorisation are … problematic materials like sewage sludge or treated wood. Press release No. 55/2008 | 24.07.2008 Most imported waste continues to come from the Netherlands (2.3 mn t), Italy …

  • Press release 40/08 from 30.05.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Summertime and bathing fun

    … Summertime and bathing fun New regulations in monitoring of bathing waters As of the 2008 bathing season, Germany’s bathing waters will be monitored according to the new … that might affect the quality of the water. Press release No. 40/08 | 30.05.2008   Bathing in natural waters outdoors is fun and healthy.  However, waste water … content Links The EC Bathing Water Directive has been published (in German) The 2008 Bathing water quality report for the 2007 bathing season Documents Summertime …

  • DzU article from 20.10.2017 | Last changed: 03.01.2024

    Indicator: Mixed forest

    A graph shows the proportion of the forested area made up of mixed stands (2, 3 or 4 species of trees) and that of pure stands (semi-natural and non semi-natural). The proportion of mixed stands rose from almost 55 percent to almost 58 percent.

    … set itself the target of increasing the tree species diversity of the forests (BReg 2008 and BMELV 2011). No specific target has been set. The percentage of mixed … the methods are given in a working report by the Thünen Institute (Schmitz et al. 2008, in German only ) and the ‘Aufnahmeanweisung für die dritte Bundeswaldinventur’ … set itself the target of increasing the tree species diversity of the forests (BReg 2008 and BMELV 2011). No specific target has been set. The percentage of mixed …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-2: Incremental growth in timber

    The picture shows a stack of timber.

    … for spruce forests, in the old-established Länder for the period from 2002 until 2008 in the same volumes as the high average timber increments which were found in … will have occurred. However, it must be said that also in the subsequent period of 2008 to 2012 in which there were no drought years, the nationwide mean of timber … for spruce forests, in the old-established Länder for the period from 2002 until 2008 in the same volumes as the high average timber increments which were found in …

  • Press release 03/2012 from 19.01.2012 | Last changed: 17.07.2013

    Germany’s drinking water rated “very good“

    … (BMG) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) which provides an evaluation of the 2008-2010 time period. The report is based on information submitted by the Länder to … for human consumption.“ The rate of exceedence in the monitoring data recorded in 2008-2010 was between one and three per cent, and these incidences were exceptional … January 2012 Associated content Links Report on drinking water quality in Germany (2008-2010) Documents Germany’s drinking water rated “very good“ The first and second …

  • Press release 81/08 from 25.11.2008 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

    More safety at industrial installations

    … German consultation aid services to avoid hazardous incidents Today, 25 November 2008, marks the start of the Fifth Parties of the Conference to the Convention on … in the countries in the South Caucasus. Press release No. 81/08 | 25.11.2008   UBA is currently providing advisory services in Armenia. The goal of the … but also to promote environmental education in the South Caucasus.  Since September 2008 Armenia has made first efforts to transpose the Convention from national law to …

  • DzU article from 02.07.2025 | Last changed: 03.07.2025

    Indicator: Air quality in agglomerations

    A graph for three air pollutants shows the extent to which the WHO recommendations from 2021 will be exceeded on average in urban areas between 2000 and 2024. The development of the various pollutants varies. Between 2000 and 2024, values for NO2 are between 172 and 28 percent, for ozone between 44 and 28 percent and for PM2.5 between 255 and 61 percent

    … it is impossible to make a meaningful statement about the trend in recent years. In 2008 the EU set out its air quality objectives in the Air Quality Directive (EU Directive – 2008/50/EC), in October 2022, the Commission presented a proposal to revise this … it is impossible to make a meaningful statement about the trend in recent years. In 2008 the EU set out its air quality objectives in the Air Quality Directive (EU …

  • DzU article from 08.10.2025 | Last changed: 08.10.2025

    Indicator: Recycling municipal waste

    A graph shows the proportions of processed and recycled municipal waste in the total quantity of municipal waste from 2002 to 2023. During this period the proportion of recycled municipal waste rose from 56.1 to 67.2 percent.

    … was 56 %. Over 60 % of municipal waste has been recycled in Germany since 2005. The 2008 EU Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC) has so far set the follwing recycling target: Each country must achieve … was 56 %. Over 60 % of municipal waste has been recycled in Germany since 2005. The 2008 EU Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC) has so far set the follwing …