… their heat pump. Source: co2online An air heat pump for a small terraced house? Ground collectors for an apartment block? A heat pump to support the heating system in … upon to take part in the campaign. read more (in German) Environmental innovation programme saves wood in cross laminated timber production With the support of the …

… preferential treatment of environmentally harmful supplies.” Before this background, UBA developed proposals for a reform of the German VAT system. In this … of the European Union (EU), launched in Paris on 11 May 2022, is breaking new ground in the assessment of chemical substances. The aim is to improve knowledge about … climate and energy ministers in Berlin. IPCC report: Immediate global turnaround required The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has completed its …

… protection becomes an independent policy area in the Federal Republic of Germany under Chancellor Willy Brandt's social-liberal coalition and the German Environment … creates added value Urban and rural areas are closely intertwined. The BMBF funding programme Stadt-Land-Plus (Urban-Rural-Plus) supports projects that research these …

… issue of "UBA aktuell". We also cover UBA's stance on the controversial debate surrounding the inclusion of nuclear power and fossil gas in the EU taxonomy for defining … not fulfill the specifications are either put to secondary use, but often ploughed under or otherwise disposed of. "The legal requirements are sufficient for ensuring … in Germany have already shifted, with many now experiencing a climate that was found 100 to 600 km further to the southwest 50 years ago. read more (in German) New …

… shows the work of the Environmental Specimen Bank and how fish can be used to understand the pollution of our environment. We hope you find it an interesting read … on January 27, 2025 in the Ständehaus Merseburg. Source: Martin Stallmann / Umweltbundesamt Nowadays, it is still difficult to find environmental information. Data and … and recent data is of crucial importance in an increasingly digitalized word. This fundamental access is also an important basis for a sustainable development. From now …

… Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is now launching the “Stadt-Land-Plus” funding measure and already providing support for twelve collaborative projects … commitment to the conservation of natural resources through the Resource Efficiency Programme (ProgRess). Six years after its adoption, where do we find ourselves in …

… of "hot days” – days on which temperatures climb to over 30°C has risen from around three in 1951, to about ten days per year today. The heat wave of 2003 caused … change. Environment at municipal level Blauer Kompass contest goes into next round Greening the office roof, unsealing the schoolyard, farming crops which are … farm payments. In a position paper, it sets out key points to address for the funding period post-2021.  read more (in German) The Antarctic Treaty turns 60 On …

… issue of “UBA aktuell” It is now 50 years since the German Environment Agency was founded. Reason enough to look back on the successes achieved, but also on the … attacks and strokes. This is why the UBA has been dealing with noise since its foundation. It has always played a key role in the development and implementation of … However, there is still a great need for action when it comes to road traffic. Around one in four people in Germany are exposed to more road traffic noise than what …

… of fossil fuels Carbon Capture and Storage CCS (schematic diagram) Source: Umweltbundesamt It sounds practical enough: Don’t let harmful CO ₂ escape into the … solutions for climate adaption”) in the Natural Climate Change Mitigation action programme. Project outlines must be submitted by 07.12.2023. read more (in German) …

… way, UBA is drawing attention to a pressing problem – the contamination of our groundwater with nitrate from intensive agricultural practices. Read more about the … more expensive When more fertiliser is applied than plants and soil can absorb: groundwater contamination Source: countrypixel / Fotolia.com Drinking water is our most … that way in the coming years, but at what cost? More than 27 per cent of the groundwater bodies in Germany exceed the quality standard for nitrate stipulated in the …