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  • Newsletter from 12.06.2018 | Last changed: 12.06.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2018

    … at international level Law & legislation UBA news Recently published Dear Reader, This summer, like last year, you don’t need to worry about quenching your … Despite this, there is no reason to rest easy on the results. Not only are the considerable levels of nitrate infiltrations from agriculture into our groundwater a … of measures at the source, during the use and during the disposal is required in order to prevent and reduce the entry of micropollutants into waters on an effective …

  • Newsletter from 11.06.2020 | Last changed: 11.06.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2020

    … Law and Legislation UBA News Recently puplished Appointments As recounted Dear Reader,  The coronavirus raises a lot of questions. In this issue of our newsletter, we … the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. There are a number of different aspects to consider:  The possible means by which the virus is transmitted: Can SARS-CoV-2 be … to humans and the environment.  Detailed advice and information can be found under the following links.  Frequently asked questions about coronaviruses and the …

  • Press release 13/2021 from 29.03.2021 | Last changed: 09.04.2021

    State of the environment 2020: German Environment Agency draws a mixed picture

    a tractor with trailer spreads slurry on a field

    … few indicators receive positive evaluation Liquid manure spreading Source: Hans van der beele / Thinkstock The "Environmental Monitor" for 2020 from the German … such as the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions should not blind us to the considerable need for action to protect the environment, for example our waters," said … the particulate matter limit. However, the German Environment Agency does not consider the limit values sufficient to protect human health and recommends their …

  • Press release 37/10 from 21.06.2010 | Last changed: 27.06.2013

    Unadulterated swimming fun

    … water quality is merely one means by which to protect bathers from pollution. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) approves of the new directive in that it promotes active bathing water management. By 2001, all the Laender must create a so-called bathing water profile for every one of their bathing … download on the Internet at: http://www.eea.europa.eu/de/publications/qualitaet-der-badegewaesser84-badesaison-2009-de . Information on current water quality for …

  • Press release 22/2019 from 17.06.2019 | Last changed: 03.07.2019

    2018 data on air quality: 57 cities exceed the NO2 limit value

    city center of Munich, in the background the Alps

    … air pollution Big cities like Stuttgart or Munich have the sad record of being leaders in air pollution. Source: Oliver Raupach / Fotolia.com The measurement data for … to the software updates now taking place, we really need speedy retrofitting of older model diesel cars with efficient catalytic converters to reduce NO2 emissions. … has been established and retrofitting companies have submitted their first orders for passenger cars too. The authorisation process must now be sped up. All …

  • Press release 36/2025 from 15.10.2025 | Last changed: 17.10.2025

    Majority of Germans want to travel more sustainably – but do not act accordingly

    Nachhaltigkeit beim Reisen ist bei der Reiseentscheidung nur einer unter vielen Wünschen.

    … positive attitude towards environmentally and socially responsible travel underlines that customers generally welcome sustainability when traveling. For the … with financial support from the German Environment Agency, using funds from the Federal Ministry for the Environment. The data is based on FUR’s travel analysis, an …

  • DzU article from 26.11.2024 | Last changed: 27.11.2024

    Indicator: Environmental costs of energy and road transport

    A graph shows the development of environmental costs energy generation and road transport between 2017 and 2022. They were 300.3 billion euros in 2017 and 301.1 billion in 2022.

    … The consequences of climate change, such as an increase in heavy rainfall, thunderstorms or floods, threaten human lives and cause major damage. This is also … von Treibhausgasen Indikator: Primärenergieverbrauch Indikator: Energieverbrauch der Industrie Indikator: Endenergieverbrauch des Verkehrs Tags energy consumption … The consequences of climate change, such as an increase in heavy rainfall, thunderstorms or floods, threaten human lives and cause major damage. This is also …

  • 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

    … can even be significantly higher. The situation for NO₂ and PM2.5 has improved considerably since 2000, but the WHO recommendations for 2021 are still clearly exceeded. … . Related contents Indikator: Emission von Luftschadstoffen Indikator: Belastung der Bevölkerung durch Feinstaub (PM2,5) Indikator: Bevölkerungsgewichtete … can even be significantly higher. The situation for NO₂ and PM2.5 has improved considerably since 2000, but the WHO recommendations for 2021 are still clearly exceeded. …

  • Newsletter from 14.04.2020 | Last changed: 14.04.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2020

    … Law & legislation UBA news Recently published Appointments As recounted Dear Reader, The coronavirus crisis is proving to be a major challenge for Germany. This … of the overall balance, there has never been a greater annual fall in emissions under normal economic circumstances since 1990. Only in the year 2009, at the height … year. This puts the target of 18 percent which Germany must achieve by 2020 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive within sight. These are conclusions based on …

  • Cover from 19.02.2021

    Digital Conference: Environmental Aspects in Public Procurement in Europe: Speakers

    … Speakers Presentations & Conference Report The speakers are presented in the order of their contribution to the conference.  Conference facilitator: Minu Hemmati … on collaborative transformation processes towards sustainable development, gender equity, and good governance. Her work includes designing, facilitating, coaching and evaluating multi-stakeholder dialogues and partnerships; leadership development; training and teaching; and …

  • Press release 07/2018 from 22.03.2018 | Last changed: 05.04.2018

    Sandy lowland river: Water Type of the Year 2018

    Der Fluss Nieplitz

    … have 'good' status The "Nieplitz" - a sandy lowland river Source: Jörg Schönfelder The German Environment Agency (UBA) has named the sandy lowland river the Water … The thick shelled river mussel nestles between watercress and the roots of alder trees. Once widespread, this mussel is now on the Red List of Threatened …

  • Press release 18/2017 from 04.05.2017 | Last changed: 13.06.2017

    "Mobile" chemicals - when filters become useless

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … animals or plants, and toxic (T) refers to their toxicity. The authorities consider them to be substances of very high concern which may be banned in Europe. … areas in which industrial chemicals are either banned or may only be applied under strict conditions. However, their protection is not equally effective … toxischen (PMT-) Stoffen zum Schutz des Rohwassers zur Trinkwassergewinnung unter der EU-Verordnung REACH , Zbl. Geol. Paläont. Teil I, Jg. 2017, Heft 1, 91-101.  …