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  • Newsletter from 07.06.2019 | Last changed: 07.06.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2019

    … & legislation UBA news Recently published Appointments As recounted Dear Reader, There is almost no better example of today’s “throwaway society” than the “coffee to go” in a disposable cup. In Germany, the number of cups that are used … release on the environmental label for reusable cup systems Study on ecological importance and possible measures (in German) Consumer tips Blue Angel ecolabel …

  • Newsletter from 13.04.2017 | Last changed: 13.04.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2017

    … Dear reader,  Germany has accomplished quite a bit when it comes to protecting the climate – something which unfortunately cannot be said about the transport sector. The sector is at a standstill, its 2016 emissions even 2 … centre of the Antarctic Peninsula with its six permanent stations. Given the great importance of long-term monitoring programmes, especially in regions with natural …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-4: Priority and restricted areas reserved for special climate function

    Looking over the top of a woodland, the picture shows the skyline of Frankfurt am Main. Skyscrapers and the tv tower rise high above the landscape. In the background, the Taunus mountain range is visible.

    … special climate function Terrain which produces fresh and cool air for balancing the local climatic conditions. Source: A. Emson / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring … projected increase in bio-climatic stress situations by designating climatically important large-scale open areas as priority and restricted areas reserved for …

  • Press release 38/2020 from 08.09.2020 | Last changed: 16.09.2020

    Infrasound at or under perception threshold does not cause acute physical reactions

    laufender Ventilator

    … complaints about infrasound Source: 3dmentat / Fotolia.com An experimental study by the German Environment Agency (UBA) found no correlation between infrasound … a preparatory research project on this topic in the coming year. Associated content Links Noise effects Publications Lärmwirkungen von Infraschallimmissionen All press …

  • Press release 37/2020 from 01.09.2020 | Last changed: 07.09.2020

    Loud motorcycles and cars becoming annoying

    red car with silver exhaust in close-up

    … annoyed by car noise which can even cause illness. Source: pixelia97 / fotolia.com The only recently revised international noise approval regulations for motor … cannot effectively prevent particularly loud noise emissions. Associated content Links More on traffic noise More on noise effects Publications Überprüfung der …

  • Press release 35/2021 from 26.08.2021 | Last changed: 29.09.2021

    National emissions trading: Sell-off to start in October 2021

    Mann mit Tablet

    … National emissions trading: Sell-off to start in October 2021 First sales on the EEX Energy Exchange are scheduled for October 2021 Source: svetazi - … commissioned the EEX with the auctioning of nEHS certificates. Associated content Links EEX press release EEX nEHS sell-off calendar About national emissions trading …

  • News from 05.03.2021 | Last changed: 08.03.2021

    SAICM-Workshop for German Stakeholders

    Picture of the UN building with flags in front of it

    … SAICM-Workshop for German Stakeholders SAICM works under the umbrella of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Source: zurbagan / … Please note that the video file will remain online for 30 days.  Associated content Links SAICM Chemicals of concern to health and the environment Quick start guides …

  • Press release 60/2020 from 03.12.2020 | Last changed: 08.12.2020

    Fireworks produce 2,050 tonnes of particulate matter per year

    Kleine Böller auf der Straße.

    … pollution. Source: Jonas Stoll / Umweltbundesamt Particulate matter pollution in the early hours of New Year's Day is usually at some of the highest levels of the … is meaningful and recommendable for the sake of health. Associated content Links Animated maps of air pollution on New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Publications …

  • Press release 30/2019 from 15.09.2019 | Last changed: 07.10.2019

    European Mobility Week targets pedestrian traffic

    many pedestrians on a zebra crossing

    … authorities should promote walking. Source: william87 / Fotolia.com Walking is the healthiest, cheapest and most environmentally friendly mode of transportation, … Mobilitätswoche 2019: Grußwort von Bundesumweltministerin Svenja Schulze Links European Mobility Week Participating cities in Germany basic principles of a …

  • Press release 26/2018 from 14.09.2018 | Last changed: 02.10.2018

    European Mobility Week showcases sustainable mobility in practice

    gelbe Leihfahrräder in einer Reihe in einem langen Fahrradständer

    … Looming driving bans, land consumption and noise exposure are just some of the enormous challenges which many German cities are facing as a result of motorised … 2016 the German Environment Agency has been coordinator of EMW. Associated content Links Participating municipalities and programme (German) www.mobilityweek.eu All …