… harm insects and plants. Source: ruudmorijn // iStock A new study commissioned by the German Environment Agency shows that pesticide contamination of small bodies of … high where many pesticides are used on surrounding fields. In 80 percent of the investigated streams in Germany's agricultural landscape, the pesticides measured exceeded the limits set for animals and plants. "The small …

… German Environment Agency to launch digital platform DIVID on January 1, 2024 The Single-Use Plastic Fund should reduce waste in public places Source: Jonas Stoll / UBA The new Single-Use Plastic Fund Act requires manufacturers to pay the cost of waste from single-use plastic products generated in streets or parks. …

… Source: Rawpixel / Fotolia Transformation Companionship The core of the Academy are transformation companionship processes. Professional actors from different professional and institutional backgrounds work together over a period of approx. one year to jointly explore and solve concrete …

… independent verification ensures energy efficiency in air conditioning systems The new quality seal for air conditioning systems certifies good air quality and energy efficiency Source: suwadesign The air indoors, whether at schools or offices, is often stuffy. Air conditioning systems can provide …

… Germany fell by 10.1 per cent compared to 2022. This is shown by new figures from the German Environment Agency (UBA). The reasons for this are the increased share of renewable energies, a decline in fossil fuel energy …

… Germany's electricity supply climate-neutral. Source: reisezielinfo / Adobe Stock The total share of renewable energies in energy consumption (electricity, heat and … in 2023. In 2022, this share was at 20.8 per cent. This positive development was the result of a growth of renewables in the electricity and heat sector while overall energy demand declined. 08.03.2024 A …

… fellow Source: Volodymyr Kotsiubenko Dr Olena Matukhno began her research work at the German Environment Agency (UBA) on 1 February 2024. Her work focuses on compliance with national climate targets in the Ukrainian iron and steel industry through decarbonisation and emissions trading measures once the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has ended. 06.03.2024 As a visiting …

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection Federal …

… Joint press release from the German Environment Agency and the Central Agency Packaging Register Current recycling review: Successes, failures … Source: monticello / Fotolia More and more packaging is highly recyclable and the statutory recycling targets are largely being met by the dual systems. The …

… Assessment value set for plasticisers in urine HBM Commission at the German Environment Agency publishes statement Urine sample Source: Jörg Beuge / Fotolia.com At its meeting on 22 March, the Human Biomonitoring (HBM) Commission at the German Environment Agency (UBA) …