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  • Newsletter from 02.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2022

    … weather in Germany (in German) Climate / Energy Germany’s 2021 emissions from power stations almost back to pre-pandemic levels Germany's roughly 1,730 fixed … can strongly… Series Texte Page number 112 Year of publication 2022 Transport Power-to-Liquids A scalable and sustainable fuel supply perspective for aviation PtL …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate impacts: Field of action finance and insurance sector

    Macro photo of a European cent coin

    … the interruption of supply chains, credit defaults at banks or the curtailment of power plant production during heat waves are not included in this figure. The amount … the interruption of supply chains, credit defaults at banks or the curtailment of power plant production during heat waves are not included in this figure. The amount …

  • Press release 43/2020 from 21.09.2020 | Last changed: 25.09.2020

    30 years of unified Germany: a plus for the environment too

    Der Brocken im Nebel

    … former East Germany (GDR) at the turn of the century, due mainly to lignite-fired power stations and, in winter, coal-fired heating systems. In the 1980s, extremely … way of comparison, the highest values today are around 10 µg/m³. It was only when power stations and industrial plants were shut down or rehabilitated at the … with German reunification: the collapse of the economy and the optimisation of power plants and industrial facilities resulted in a significant reduction in …

  • Press release 21/2020 from 28.05.2020 | Last changed: 02.06.2020

    Emissions trading: German installations generated 14 percent less CO2 emissions in 2019

    Kohlekraftwerk

    … results Good for the climate: Germany replacing coal-based electricity with more power from wind and sun Source: Teteline / Fotolia.com The 2019 emissions of the … prices in the EU ETS and lower natural gas prices, the operation of gas-fired power stations in 2019 was often more economical than coal-fired power stations. Another driver was the significant increase in renewables' …

  • Press release 24/2016 from 17.06.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Greenhouse gas-neutral freight transport is necessary and feasible

    freight trains in a switch yard

    … an energy transition in the transport sector: wherever possible, vehicles should be powered by electricity and electricity from renewable energy sources should be used. … for example airplanes and ocean carriers. Fuels such as renewable energy-based power-to-liquid (PtL) or power-to-gas (PtG) could be used for this purpose. The …

  • 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

    … sector higher than 1990 - coal phase-out more necessary than ever Fossil fuel power plants generate large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. Source: Teteline / … achieved in the energy sector, notwithstanding an increase in exports of electrical power. At 332.1 million metric tonnes per year, however, most of the emissions are … What's more, at least 5 gigawatts of the oldest and most inefficient coal-fired power plants should be shut down completely.” said Ms Krautzberger. “And if we're …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-4: Submissions for the Mückenatlas

    The picture shows the fingers of two hands in rubber gloves, in the process of using tweezers to place dead mosquitoes on to a cover glass for microscopic examination.

    … of analysing the spread of mosquito species in Germany. At the same time this ‘tool’ raises the public’s awareness of the issues concerned. In 2016 vigorous press … of analysing the spread of mosquito species in Germany. At the same time this ‘tool’ raises the public’s awareness of the issues concerned. In 2016 vigorous press …

  • Cover from 06.05.2021

    About NIAM

    Sources and effects of air pollution

    … its impacts. We want to share experience on technical aspects of modelling, on the tools and data we use and exchange information about the analysis of national …

  • Press release 01/2023 from 03.01.2023 | Last changed: 03.01.2023

    Emissions trading rings up record revenues: More than 13 billion euros for climate protection

    Kraftwerk mit dampfenden Kühltürmen

    … ambitious climate action with social compatibility and economic competitiveness Power plants participate in the European emissions trading system. Source: Lianem / … No. 01/2023 | 03.01.2023 "CO ₂ pricing by means of emissions trading is a crucial tool for achieving our climate goals. Every tonne of CO ₂ emitted comes with a price …

  • Appointment from 11.07.2018

    Climate Protection & Integrated Waste Management – Example India

    … dimension of GHG mitigation scenarios.   In addition, the emission calculation tool, which is used to identify the GHG reduction potential in the waste sector, is … Q&A Audience – Discussion 15:15 – 15:45 Demonstration of LCA-based GHG-modelling tool for waste management Andrea STUBBUSCH, ifeu Heidelberg GmbH 15:45 – 16:00 Q&A …

  • Press release 34/2020 from 29.07.2020 | Last changed: 03.08.2020

    Renewable energy in Germany continues growth trend

    Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Dach des Umweltbundesamtes in Dessau-Roßlau

    … hours. Wind energy thus accounted for more than half of the renewable electricity. Power generation by offshore wind farms rose to around 14 billion kilowatt hours (+ … connection capacities of around 7.7 gigawatts are working at full capacity. Onshore power generation benefited from an unusually windy February. Although power

  • Newsletter from 25.04.2019 | Last changed: 25.04.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2019

    … less greenhouse gas Record levels of solar radiation in 2018 led to increased power generation from renewable sources. Source: Martin Stallmann / Umweltbundesamt … high-quality living environment for everyone? What players need to cooperate? What tools are appropriate? How can we reach out to people locally? The UBA-funded online …