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  • Press release 19/2024 from 13.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

    Here's how heat pumps work!

    A couple standing next to their heat pump.

    … was a heat pump. Nevertheless, there are still many misconceptions and a lack of information about their potential use. The German Environment Agency (UBA) has … and share their experiences of heat pumps. Interested parties can simply enter information about their project using an input form on the German Environment … was a heat pump. Nevertheless, there are still many misconceptions and a lack of information about their potential use. The German Environment Agency (UBA) has …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-2: Precautions taken among the population

    The picture shows an assortment of emergency provisions including groceries such as beans, rice and tinned food, batteries, adhesive tape, toilet paper, tea lights and lighters.

    … population By 2016 the proportion of respondents who consider themselves adequately informed about the climate change risks concerned, had decreased. The survey conducted in 2021 shows an increase in the corresponding proportion to more than two thirds. The perception of individuals to have taken adequate … flaps. In this context, the BBK informs house owners not only by means of relevant information leaflets but also by making videos available on a dedicated YouTube …

  • Newsletter from 28.06.2017 | Last changed: 28.06.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2017

    … And from our perspective, it is also wrong in terms of climate protection. Read more about this in the latest issue of “UBA aktuell”. Our new video clip and vision … a minimum product lifetime and improving product service life as well as consumer information Studies on behalf of the German Environment Agency have shown, that most …

  • Press release 06/2019 from 13.03.2019 | Last changed: 27.03.2019

    Launch of online portal for climate-friendly refrigeration

    indoor sight of a supermarket

    … who use air conditioning and refrigeration systems or heat pumps can find out more about applications, funding opportunities and legal issues on the … " Klimafreundliche Kälte " is aimed at users and planners of refrigeration systems. Information about environmentally friendly alternatives provides clear explanations …

  • Press release 27/2024 from 04.06.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Federal Environment Ministry supports preventive health measures in the climate crisis

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN), will be providing comprehensive information on the health risks and protective measures related to the climate … such as the Federal Climate Adaptation Act. Additionally, it provides comprehensive information to the public on protecting themselves from the health risks of the … daycare centres, schools, associations and citizens can find comprehensive information material on protection against UV exposure on the BfS website.” The …

  • DzU article from 13.09.2024 | Last changed: 13.09.2024

    Indicator: Greenhouse gas emissions in industry

    A graph shows greenhouse gas emissions and gross value-added between 1995 and 2023. Greenhouse gas emissions fell from 237 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents in 1995 to 155 million tonnes in 2023. Gross value-added increased during that time.

    … 1995 and 2023 (adjusted for price). The main reasons for these developments are more efficiency production processes and an increasing number of high-quality and … taken from the national accounts of the Federal Statistical Office. More detailed information: „Treibhausgas-Emissionen in Deutschland“ (in German only) . Related …

  • Press release 90/09 from 07.12.2009 | Last changed: 27.06.2013

    UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen: Human health also hinges on its success

    … a direct as well as indirect impact on the health of all humans, which is just one more reason why the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen must be a success. … and Health (Klimawandel und Gesundheit) Special Issue of the Environment and Health Information Service (UMID) magazine. Press release No. 90/09 | 07.12.2009   The new …

  • DzU article from 27.11.2024 | Last changed: 27.11.2024

    Indicator: Agricultural nitrogen surplus

    A graph shows the agricultural nitrogen surpluses for individual years and as rolling 5-year means between 1990 and 2022. The 5-year-mean nitrogen surpluses in kilogrammes per hectare dropped from 117 to 77. The target for 2028-32 is 70 kilogrammes per hectare and year.

    … livestock density: Due to the high amount of farm manure (animal excrements), often more nitrogen is applied to the fields as the crops can convert into biomass. The … for annual fluctuations a five-year moving average is calculated. More detailed information: 'Stickstoffeintrag aus der Landwirtschaft und Stickstoffüberschuss' (in …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Civil Protection

    Jackets and helmets of the professional fire brigade

    … flooded and transport routes necessary for supplies are blocked, this can lead to more frequent deployments for civil protection organisations. Furthermore, with … capacities to their limits if there is insufficient restructuring. Further information Adaptation: Field of Action Civil Protection Associated content Links …

  • Press release 5/2015 from 09.02.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Air quality 2014: Nitrogen dioxide now ranks as pollutant Nr. 1

    different houses, covered with snow, with smoking chimneys

    … 2014: Nitrogen dioxide now ranks as pollutant Nr. 1 Wood-fired heating systems emit more particulate matter locally than road traffic Especially in the winter time the … Download image (353.36 kB) Next Previous Links Current air quality data More information on particulates More information on nitrogen oxides UBA-Position zur …

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    Low water on the Rhine

    Low water on the Rhine

    … Low water on the Rhine Low water situations may occur more frequently and more intensively in the future. They have great economic significance, as they …