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  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Greenhouse gas emissions avoided by renewable energies

    A graph shows the trend for greenhouse gas emissions avoided by the use of renewables for power, heat and transport. 28 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents were avoided in 1990, and 259 million tonnes in 2024.

    … greenhouse gas emissions and achieving climate protection targets. Using energy more efficiently also plays an important role in achieving climate targets. However, … Emissionsbilanz erneuerbarer Energieträger 2023 ‘ ( in German only ). More detailed information: 'Erneuerbare Energien - Vermiedene Treibhausgase' (in German only) . …

  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Primary energy consumption

    A graph shows primary energy consumption between 1990 and 2024 as well as the target value for 2030. Until 2008, the value fluctuated around 14,500 Petajoules, but has fallen considerably since then.

    … at the end of the article). The indicator ‘ final energy consumption ‘ is more informative with regard to the energy consumption of an economy. Assessing the … published in the Preface to the Energy Balances ( in German only ). More detailed information: 'Primärenergieverbrauch ' (in German only) . Related contents …

  • Press release 51/2021 from 21.12.2021 | Last changed: 28.12.2021

    Rise in use of problematic plant protection products

    Honigbiene im Rapsfeld

    … to a lull temporary lull in pesticide sales. UBA President Dirk Messner said: "For more than 40 years, sales of pesticides in German agriculture have stayed more or … and evaluate the success of measures, authorities and the scientific community need information on actual quantities applied and areas treated. This requires a …

  • DzU article from 26.03.2025 | Last changed: 01.04.2025

    Indicator: Environmentally friendly freight transport

    A graph shows the shares of rail and inland shipping in freight transport volume between 1999 and 2023. The share of rail transport first increased and then began to stagnate, while the share of inland shipping declined.

    … of the total freight transport is managed by road. However, shifting transport to more environmentally friendly modes such as ships and trains is a prerequisite for … are based on data collected by the Federal Motor Transport Authority. More detailed information: Fahrleistungen, Verkehrsleistung und Modal Split in Deutschland (in …

  • Press release 35/2022 from 31.08.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    German Environment Agency assisting Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with research on causes of the Oder River crisis

    The river Elbe in the foreground with trees on the bank and blue sky.

    … mass die-off of fish in the Oder river and carry out a systematic evaluation of the information with experts from other authorities in Brandenburg and … methods in its current analysis of water samples which enable identification of more than 1,000 substances including many previously unknown chemicals. The testing …

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    Figure 8: Total of precipitation hours

    The chart consists of three heavy-rain maps for Germany regarding the following warning levels 2 – extraordinary weather, 3 – tempest, and 4 – extremely severe weather. The total hours of precipitation are shown for the period 2001 to 2022 when warning thresholds were exceeded. For level 2 this amounts to more than 15 litres per square metre in one hour and more than 20 litres in 6 hours; for level 3 the amount is more than 25 litres per square metre in one hour and more than 35 litres in 6 hours;

    … 2001 to 2022 when warning thresholds were exceeded. For level 2 this amounts to more than 15 litres per square metre in one hour and more than 20 litres in 6 hours; for level 3 the amount is more than 25 litres per …

  • KomPass: Article from 07.01.2025 | Last changed: 13.01.2025

    Adaptation tools

    Symbols for adaptation tools

    … change adaptation entails several challenges. In order to provide orientation and information about the opportunities and risks for you, your municipality or company, … change can be planned and supported in their implementation. With tips, background information, templates, examples and references to further sources, the climate … services of the government and federal states: The KliVO Portal collects data and information concerning climate change as well as services for a target-oriented …

  • Press release 09/2017 from 20.03.2017 | Last changed: 27.04.2017

    Climate footprint 2016: Transport sector and cool weather cause spike in emissions

    Viele Autos auf stark befahrender Straße in der Innenstadt

    … Transport sector and cool weather cause spike in emissions Nearly 4 million tons more greenhouse gases emissions than in 2015 – transport sector tops 1990 levels … consumption, production figures from industrial associations, and other additional information (e.g. degree day figures). This calculation method reduces the accuracy …

  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Combined heat and power (CHP)

    A graph shows the development of CHP net power generation from 2003 (78 terawatt hours) to 2024 (103 terawatt hours) and the target for 2025 according to the CHP Act.

    … is due to a change in energy statistics: Since 2018, CHP plants have been recorded more accurately. The CHP Act stipulates that CHP should generate 120 terawatt hours … improved energy-statistical accounting of CHP plants from 2018 onwards (for further information see Gores, Klumpp 2018 , in German only). With the revision of the Act …

  • Press release 30/2017 from 06.09.2017 | Last changed: 18.09.2017

    Urban Mining

    Skyline einer Großstadt von oben, abends, Hochhäuser, Straßen, Schienen

    … Urban Mining Raw materials sources on our doorsteps We are surrounded by more than 50 billion tonnes of valuable materials Source: Frank Wagner / Fotolia.com … raw materials in urban and municipal areas. The German Environment Agency has more information in a new and inspiring brochure. Press release No. 30/2017 | 06.09.2017 …

  • Press release 36/2014 from 26.08.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    E-cycles – a (small) mobility revolution

    E-cycles on a field path

    … travelled by e-cycles." A new UBA background paper has compiled all the essential information about e-cycles. Press release No. 36/2014 | 26.08.2014 The advantages of … Unlike the conventional bicycle, an e-cycle gets you where you want to go in a far more relaxed way. E-cycles add to the range of uses that bicycles have. They are …

  • Cover from 24.08.2018

    Indoor Air Toxicology - Abstracts

    Das Logo der Konferenz

    … Source: Umweltbundesamt Abstract Submission Indoor Air Toxicology Review Programme Information Registration Abstract Submission The closing date for submissions was … Wolkoff , The National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark General Information Contributions will be selected based on the reviews and recommendations …