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  • Press release 12/11 from 28.02.2011 | Last changed: 02.07.2013

    Recyclables bin: made simpler to assure high-quality recycling

    … Consumers can deliver used electronics and bulky waste to municipal collection points for recycling. Lightweight packaging is sorted to the yellow bin (Gelbe … successfully redeem up to seven additional kilogrammes of waste per person and year besides packaging only, which could then be recycled. Press release No. 12/11 | …

  • Press release 26/2025 from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 24.06.2025

    Bathing waters in Germany once again receive top marks

    Zwei Menschen rennen freudig ins Wasser.

    … water quality in Germany remained consistently high in 2024 – just as in previous years. This assessment is supported by the European Commission’s annual report on … In addition to the current quality classifications, data from previous reporting years is also accessible. Similarly, the website of the European Environment Agency …

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    TOU-I-4: Snow cover for winter sports

    The line graph represents the number of days with snow depths of at least 30 centimetres in the Alps, the Black Forest, the Eastern Central Uplands and the Western and Central Central Uplands from 1970 to 2017. In all cases there is no trend. The values fluctuate very strongly between the years. The values are highest in all years for the Alps, followed by the eastern low mountain ranges, then the Black Forest, then the western and central low mountain ranges with the fewest snow days.

    … In all cases there is no trend. The values fluctuate very strongly between the years. The values are highest in all years for the Alps, followed by the eastern low mountain ranges, then the Black … In all cases there is no trend. The values fluctuate very strongly between the years. The values are highest in all years for the Alps, followed by the eastern low …

  • 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.

    … per liter be prevented. Since 2008, the quality standard has been exceeded every year at almost one in six measuring points. Extensive changes to the fertilizer legislation have allowed the designation … reduce nitrate pollution of groundwater will be shown by measurements in the coming years. Methodology Germany has to send data on the condition of the groundwater to …

  • Press release 14/2024 from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 16.09.2024

    National emissions trading: CO₂ emissions fell by 5.9 per cent in 2022

    Cars and trucks on a motorway

    … to meet its CO2-reduction targets Source: Westend61 / Getty Images In the second year of the national emissions trading scheme (nEHS), emissions within its scope … This is 17.9 million tonnes of CO₂ or around 5.9 percent less than in the previous year (306.5 million tonnes of CO₂). This is according to the first evaluation report … coal and waste, will not be included in the nETS until 2023 and 2024. The three-year preparatory phase for the new European emissions trading scheme for buildings, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

    The picture shows an outstretched foot on a sandy beach. There are two abrasions visible above the ankle.

    … Vibrio vulnificus can be life-threatening. If temperatures rise fast early in the year or they become particularly high in the course of the year, the bacteria can be … alone. Other influential factors entail, for example, that – just like in the years of 2008 and 2009 – there can be numerous individual pieces of evidence showing … In the years of 2008, 2009 and 2014 the salt content was slightly higher at the point of sampling than in the other years of the time series, which means it was …

  • Cover from 27.11.2025

    Competence center KomPass

    Detailed image of a compass

    … set itself the task to promote climate change adaptation in Germany and Europe. It points out sustainable approaches and gives an impetus to the development of a … set itself the task to promote climate change adaptation in Germany and Europe. It points out sustainable approaches and gives an impetus to the development of a …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-2 + 3: Cultivating thermophilic crops and adapting variety spectrum

    … the prospect of cultivation appeals to agricultural businesses from a commercial point of view. Thermophilic crop species include grain maize, sorghum, soybean, … in line with the new requirements. Nevertheless, it typically takes several years to breed a new variety and to obtain certification from the Federal Plant … terrain used for the production of seed material. Especially over the past seven years, a clear dynamic was observed in the certification and production of seed …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 14.11.2024

    Feasibility Study and Conceptual Proposal for a Series of Seminars to promote climate-friendly Sewage Treatment

    … the implementation of modern sewage-treatment possibilities in the country. This points to gaps and gives concrete recommendations for further actions. The project … the implementation of modern sewage-treatment possibilities in the country. This points to gaps and gives concrete recommendations for further actions. The project …

  • Newsletter from 25.04.2019 | Last changed: 25.04.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2019

    … level Environment at international level Law & legislation Recently published Appointments As recounted Dear Reader, Good news: Germany’s emissions of harmful … greenhouse gases finally fell significantly in 2018 compared to the previous year. However, a large share of the reduction comes from the warm, dry and sunny … on the previous year in 2018. This is the first significant decline after four years of stagnation and is down to two reasons: the exceptionally dry, warm and …

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    TOU-I-2: Bed nights in coastal tourist areas

    The line graph shows the number of overnight stays in millions, differentiated for the main season from June to September, for the low season from March to May and October, and for winter from November to December of the previous year and January to February of the respective year. The time series ranges from 2007 to 2017.

    … March to May and October, and for winter from November to December of the previous year and January to February of the respective year. The time series ranges from 2007 to 2017. In all three cases, no trend … March to May and October, and for winter from November to December of the previous year and January to February of the respective year. The time series ranges from …

  • Press release 27/2018 from 17.09.2018 | Last changed: 21.12.2018

    International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre celebrates first year anniversary

    group of man and women posing for a photo

    … the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre celebrates first year anniversary Positive initial stocktaking and high expectations after the first year Source: Bernd Ahrens / GIZ The Federal Ministry for the Environment and the …