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  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM10)

    A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM10) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a clear declining trend.

    … gases can be further reduced by 2030. However, to better protect population health, more ambitious measures are needed—also at the European level—to further reduce … as those from traffic—are considered. The PM10 data are then combined with spatial information on population distribution. The methodological approach is described in …

  • Newsletter from 02.06.2025 | Last changed: 02.06.2025

    The Latest from UBA - No.: 3/2025

    … issue of ‘The Latest from UBA’! Should older household appliances be replaced by more efficient— and thus climate-friendlier— new ones? That’s what the UBA set out … from libraries, energy providers, or local consumer organisations. For more helpful information on the topic, take a look at our UBA environmental tips! Press release …

  • Press release 16/2017 from 25.04.2017 | Last changed: 31.05.2017

    Nitrogen pollution from diesel-fuelled cars even higher than suspected

    smog of a car

    … particular. UBA's President Maria Krautzberger said: "Our new data reflect a much more realistic but unfortunately even more disagreeable situation with regard to … responsibility and deliver a solution which consumers can live with."  Further information:  The Handbook Emission Factors for Road Traffic (HBEFA) was first …

  • Press release 11/2019 from 18.05.2019 | Last changed: 23.05.2019

    Biowaste as source of energy

    Bio waste

    … bio-bin (Aktion Biotonne Deutschland) is raising awareness and making a plea for more acceptance and willing to collect biowaste. Press release No. 11/2019 | … Deutschland campaign starts on 18 May. It will help municipalities in providing information at the local level. The campaign to promote separate collection of …

  • Cover from 15.08.2025

    CASRI: About

    The graphic displays the CASRI logo. Multicolored elements center around the acronym as an expression of the project's synthesis work.

    … actions on the ground. The CASRI approach Step-by-step: Collection and synthesis of information in the CASRI work packages Source: Umweltbundesamt CASRI uses a ' … agenda accordingly. Throughout, we engage with funders and policy-makers to stay informed and tackle policy issues in a comprehensive manner. We also collaborate …

  • Press release 39/2020 from 10.09.2020 | Last changed: 10.09.2020

    Video streaming: data transmission technology crucial for climate footprint

    Server im Rechenzentrum.

    … crucial for climate footprint Fibre optic video transmission is nearly 50 times more efficient than UMTS Data centers are a crucial part of the internet … function to “Off” by default to conserve data and reduce CO2 emissions. Further information These findings were compiled on behalf of the German Environment Agency …

  • Appointment from 13.08.2019

    Open day of the Federal Government: UBA is part of it

    … August 17th, 2019 - 10:00 until Sunday, August 18th, 2019 - 18:00 Exciting information and hands-on activities for young and old await you in Berlin on 17-18 … in Berlin-Mitte (near Potsdamer Platz). Tags German Environment Agency … Exciting information and hands-on activities for young and old await you in Berlin on 17-18 …

  • Press release 24/2017 from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 07.08.2017

    Public health in the course of climate change: Master plan for heat waves

    Heruntergelassene Jalousien

    … adding up to public health problems – and the impact of climate change is becoming more noticeable also in Germany. The federal states and local authorities can draft … both short-term and long-term measures such as:  Coordinated communication of information, tips, recommendations for different segments of the population during …

  • News from 29.11.2021 | Last changed: 30.11.2021

    Towards a sustainable chemical intensity

    So far, economic development causes chemical intensification, still too often disproportionate high

    … opportunities for the societies by chemicals need to be maximized worldwide. Read more in our Thought Starter. 29.11.2021 Chemical intensity is increasing globally: … on climate and biodiversity need to be considered to achieve societal goals. More information can be found in our Thought Starter . Associated content Publications …

  • DzU article from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 16.09.2025

    Indicator: Employment in the renewable energy sector

    Graph: After a strong increase since 2000, employment has been declining since 2012 due to the sharp job losses in solar energy. There was a slight increase from 2015 to 2016. Most jobs were created in the wind energy and biomass sectors. Between 2016 and 2019, there were sharp declines. By 2023, there were significant increases again, especially in solar energy and heat pumps.

    … results, the various studies agree on fundamental trends and core statements. More detailed information: „Beschäftigung und Umweltschutz" (in German only). Related contents … results, the various studies agree on fundamental trends and core statements. More detailed information: „Beschäftigung und Umweltschutz" (in German only). … …

  • Press release 09/2021 from 22.03.2021 | Last changed: 22.03.2021

    World Water Day: Reducing chemicals in waters

    Ein Abflussrohr.

    … Source: Bambuh / Fotolia.com Pharmaceuticals, detergents, pesticides etc. – ever more chemicals are polluting our waters. The Trace Substance Strategy of the German … research in the field of trace substances and developing a structured exchange of information between Länder, municipalities, competence centres and universities …