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  • DzU article from 06.05.2025 | Last changed: 06.05.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to traffic noise

    A graph shows the proportion of people exposed to traffic noise above 55 decibels during the day and above 50 decibels at night, as observed in the 2022 noise mappings. It differentiates between road, aircraft and rail traffic noise.

    … impact on the sleep quality and be associated with mental disorder. For additional information on the health effects of environmental noise, see the publication UMID … Immission Control Act (BImSchG) since June 2005. Noise maps are the basis for informing the public and for noise action plans. In the European Union (EU), noise … since noise pollution from road traffic and rail traffic are recorded separately. More detailed information: 'Gesundheitsrisiken durch Umgebungslärm' (in German only) …

  • Press release 045/09 from 29.06.2009 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    New guideline on environmentally friendly procurement of notebooks

    … Joint press release with the Federal Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media (Bundesverband … said Martin Jetter of BITKOM’s Presiding Committee. Notebooks are becoming more and more popular and according to estimates by BITKOM, 7.2 million units will …

  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Final energy productivity

    A graph shows final energy productivity from 2008 to 2024. Productivity rose by more than 31 percent since 2008. Final energy consumption and gross domestic product are also shown.

    … 2024, final energy productivity increased by 31 %. Reducing energy consumption is more important than increasing energy productivity. The European "Energy Efficiency … in the Preface to the Energy Balances (pdf, in German only ). More detailed information: 'Energieproduktivität' (in German only) . Related contents Indikator: …

  • Newsletter from 30.03.2023 | Last changed: 30.03.2023

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2023

    … readers, Online shopping is not always bad for the environment – it may even be more climate-friendly than driving a car to a shop. But what and how we shop online … goods are destroyed. One way to avoid this would be for retailers to provide better information about their products to avoid returns. By making adjustments to tax law, … can highlight their environmental commitment with the Blue Angel eco-label. More Information and Infographics on the Study (in German) Study (in German with …

  • Press release 04/2018 from 23.01.2018 | Last changed: 05.02.2018

    Greenhouse gas emissions rose again in 2016

    rauchende Schornsteine eines Braunkohlekraftwerks, davor ein Tagebau

    … again in 2016 Emissions from the transport sector higher than 1990 - coal phase-out more necessary than ever Fossil fuel power plants generate large amounts of … of 909.4 million metric tonnes CO2 equivalent. This amounts to 2.6 million tonnes more than in 2015 and represents the second increase in successive years. Such are …

  • Press release 40/2020 from 11.09.2020 | Last changed: 08.12.2020

    Current transport policy puts people with low income at a disadvantage

    Ein Fahrradfahrer in einem Stau mit Autos

    … Low-income households in particular are disadvantaged, for example because they more frequently live on roads with higher traffic volumes and thus higher noise and … – are the losers of today's transport system. With a change in transport towards more ecological mobility, we are closing this justice gap and protecting the …

  • Press release 26/2016 from 04.08.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Higher income earners usually have higher climate-impact lifestyles

    photo of money

    … Source: photo 5000 / Fotolia.com People with higher incomes usually consume more energy and resources – regardless of whether they perceive themselves to be … said: "The surplus income is all too often spent on large cars, larger homes and more frequent air travel, even despite otherwise environmentally conscious …

  • DzU article from 13.10.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Indicator: Ecological status of rivers

    A graph shows the distribution of the environmental status and potential of the rivers for the years 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is also shown (100 percent ‘good’ or ‘very good’). In 2021, 8 percent showed at least a good status or good potential.

    … must be used to reach these demanding targets. The measures taken to date require more time to take effect. Other measures are also required. Environmental importance … Surface Waters Ordinance (cf. water protection policy in Germany ). More detailed information: 'Ökologischer Zustand der Fließgewässer' (in German only) . Related …

  • DzU article from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 14.10.2022

    Indicator: Ecological status of transitional and coastal waters

    A diagram shows the distribution of the ecological status/ecological potential of transitional and coastal waters for the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for the years 2010, 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is shown (100 % good or very good).

    … Sea constantly exchanges water with the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans and is generally more turbulent. The Baltic Sea, on the other hand, is only connected to the North … evaluation of water bodies has been published by Voß et al. (2010) . More detailed information: 'Ökologischer Zustand der Küstengewässer der Nordsee ' and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    TOU-R-1: Seasonality of bed-nights in wider tourism areas

    The picture shows a sandy beach on the Baltic Sea coast with dunes and hooded beach chairs (‘strandkorbs’). The strandkorbs facing the viewer have been locked up for the winter. The sea is visible on the horizon. A few individuals and small groups of people are visible at the waterline; apart from them, the beach is deserted. The sky is partly cloud-covered.

    … judging by the number of bed-nights – has significantly decreased. This indicates a more balanced seasonal utilisation. For the destination this can indicate a useful … of bed-nights in wider tourism areas Source: StBA (monthly survey in tourism) More independent of the peak season There are various general opportunities …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-R-4 + 5: Utilisation of raw timber and timber construction quota

    … to be opened up, especially in respect of non-residential buildings. Owing to its more favourable properties, it is predominantly coniferous timber that is used in … its infancy. FW-R-5: Timber construction quota Source: StBA (Baufertigstellungen) More hardwood for material use! Both the forest transformation in favour of more …