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  • Press release 52/2014 from 27.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    1st December is Antarctica Day

    waste dump in front of a resaerch station

    … 1st December is Antarctica Day Waste, noise and climate change put increasing stress on sensitive ecosystem Antarctica: Waste, noise and climate change put increasing stress on sensitive ecosystem Source: …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-6: Low water

    The picture shows a river with a low water level. There are smallish stones and large rocks projecting from the water. The river banks are covered in high grass. There is a woodland adjacent to the river bank.

    … such conditions may necessitate the imposition of restrictions on the discharge of waste water. For the time series illustrated, the discharge values measured at 76 … such conditions may necessitate the imposition of restrictions on the discharge of waste water. For the time series illustrated, the discharge values measured at 76 …

  • Press release 46/2018 from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 14.02.2019

    German North and Baltic Seas not in good condition

    Strand in Büsum (Nordsee)

    … attention. The first step to fighting marine litter is the prevention of plastic waste." 55 percent of Germany's North Sea water are affected by eutrophication, says … drinking straws or cotton buds is a step in the right direction to reduce plastic waste and its input to the oceans. Recycling must also be strengthened, for example … for example by being mindful of the amount of plastic we use, or sorting by our waste properly to ensure it can be recycled and not end up in our waters." Further …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-3: Temperature index of butterfly species communities

    The picture shows a wall brown butterfly spreading its wings while sitting on a violet-coloured blossom.

    … temperature values according to each species’ frequency of occurrence. The input contained data for 71 frequent and semi-frequent butterfly species as recorded … temperature values according to each species’ frequency of occurrence. The input contained data for 71 frequent and semi-frequent butterfly species as recorded …

  • DzU article from 22.12.2025 | Last changed: 22.12.2025

    Indicator: National Welfare Index

    A graph shows the national welfare index (NWI) and gross domestic product (2000 = 100) for the years between 1991 and 2024. Since 2000, the NWI has increased by 10.7 percent, while GDP rose by 27.4 percent.

    … that takes account of such criticism. Based on consumption expenditure, it contains bonus and malus components, depending on whether they contribute to welfare … that takes account of such criticism. Based on consumption expenditure, it contains bonus and malus components, depending on whether they contribute to welfare …

  • Newsletter from 08.12.2021 | Last changed: 08.12.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2021

    … 30 percent of the Baltic Sea is to be placed under protection and impacts from waste, nutrients and pollutants, munitions waste and noise are to be reduced. read more (in German) EU Commission proposes …

  • DzU article from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 14.10.2022

    Indicator: Ecological status of transitional and coastal waters

    A diagram shows the distribution of the ecological status/ecological potential of transitional and coastal waters for the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for the years 2010, 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is shown (100 % good or very good).

    … animals to suffocate. Large areas of the Baltic Sea now have low oxygen levels or contain no oxygen. The Baltic Sea and North Sea are quite different in terms of … animals to suffocate. Large areas of the Baltic Sea now have low oxygen levels or contain no oxygen. The Baltic Sea and North Sea are quite different in terms of …

  • Newsletter from 08.10.2020 | Last changed: 08.10.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2020

    … visibly and measurably improved. For example, pollution with heavy metals such as mercury and persistent organic chemicals has fallen by more than 95 percent in many … Agency (UBA). The active substances used in baits are not degraded completely in wastewater treatment plants and are thus channelled to rivers. German Environment … specialist offices and infrastructure service providers for energy, water and waste can contribute to increasing resource efficiency. A service centre could be …

  • News from 02.10.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2019

    WEEE: EU-wide enforcement of producer responsibility

    used electrical and electronic equipment like computers and mobile phones

    … is valid in all EU Member States, the European legislator updated the Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU) in 2012 to … Complaint against producers that are not (correctly) registered All news Tags waste electrical and electronic equipment … The agencies from nearly 20 EU countries …

  • Newsletter from 11.12.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2020

    … the focus article of this newsletter edition. Other topics include the recycling of waste containing precious and minor metals, the renewed increase in packaging consumption …