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  • Press release 44/2018 from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 20.12.2018

    Climate change abroad also affects the German economy

    Containerterminal

    … UBA's President Maria Krautzberger said: "We now know what to expect in Germany because of climate change. This includes droughts and heat waves as well as extreme … Extreme weather events can damage buildings, production facilities and warehouses abroad. Persistent warm spells, intense rainfall events or heavy storms can … examining these aspects. Remarking on the climate negotiations in Katowice, Poland, Ms Krautzberger said: “Even if we cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero …

  • Press release 19/2015 from 23.05.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Effects of climate change clearly noticeable in Germany

    puny corn crops in very dry soil

    … collected in 15 different sectors of society, the report describes the shifts caused by the changing climate, which are already becoming apparent today, as well as … 30 nuclear power plants in Europe had to cut back their electricity production because of a shortage in cooling water due to extended drought. Rising temperatures also …

  • Press release 04/2021 from 16.02.2021 | Last changed: 29.04.2021

    Air quality 2020: Only a few cities still exceed nitrogen dioxide limit

    Stau

    … average due to local measures such as speed limits and driving bans as well as the use of cleaner buses, meteorological influences that favour or exacerbate the spread of air … be about one microgram NO2 per cubic metre of air or less. Some municipalities also use air filtration systems or close lanes directly in front of the measuring …

  • Press release 24/2021 from 28.05.2021 | Last changed: 04.06.2021

    Final data on nitrogen dioxide pollution 2020: downward trend continues

    Stau

    … of the vehicle fleet, local measures such as speed limits, driving bans or the use of lower-emission buses have weather effects that favour or worsen the spread of air pollutants. To a … Stay updated on air quality UBA launched the air quality app in 2019 which allows users access to the latest information on air quality. An expanded version of the …

  • Press release 18/2022 from 01.04.2022 | Last changed: 07.04.2022

    Young people care about environment and climate

    junge Frauen am Laptop

    … In terms of their own behaviour, the study found that 62 percent often cycle or use public transport for everyday travel, 49 percent avoid plastic packaging, 23 percent often support online petitions for environmental causes and 40 percent have already participated in climate strikes. A clear majority …

  • Press release 09/2018 from 10.04.2018 | Last changed: 10.04.2018

    Emissions trading: German installations cut emissions by 3.4 percent in 2017

    Powerplant

    … by 3.4 percent in 2017 Reduction in contrast to the EU-wide increase in greenhouse gas emissions The installations in Germany that take part in the ETS emitted … emissions trading sector will be greater than the reduction in total German greenhouse gas emissions, which also include other sectors (e.g. transport, households). … the auction results. DEHSt is also responsible for administrative aspects when using the project-based mechanisms, Joint Implementation and Clean Development …

  • Press release 49/09 from 23.07.2009 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Protecting oceans and seas: Stowaways are in for it now

    … native organisms. This not only jeopardises the marine environment, it can also cause considerable economic losses, for example in the fishing industry when invasive … the global market. UBA assesses the risks to the environment posed by the chemicals used for disinfection, as the oceans must also be protected against the risk of …