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Fraction of population exposed to traffic noise

A graph shows the proportion of people exposed to traffic noise above 55 decibels during the day and above 50 decibels at night, as observed in the 2022 noise mappings. It differentiates between road, aircraft and rail traffic noise.

… 9.3 DzU-Galerie: Umweltbelastungen durch Verkehr/Verkehrslärm kann krank machen Tags EU Environmental Noise Directive indicator noise noise abatement noise …

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Greenhouse gas emissions avoided through the use of renewable energy sources

A graph shows the trend for greenhouse gas emissions avoided by the use of renewables for power, heat and transport. 28 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents were avoided in 1990, and 259 million tonnes in 2024.

… Treibhausgase 2.13 DzU-Galerie: Erneuerbare Energien - Vermiedene Treibhausgase Tags climate indicator renewable energy greenhouse gas emission … Greenhouse gas …

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Celebrate with us 50 years of commitment to people and the environment!

Grafik mit dem Jubiläumslogo des Umweltbundesamtes. Eine 50 mit dem Symbol des Blauen Engels. Auf der Grafik stehen alle wichtigen Daten zum Jubiläumsfest am 15.06.2024 in Dessau-Roßlau für alle interessierten Bürgerinnen und Bürger.

… in Dessau-Roßlau für Mensch und Umwelt am 26. April 2024 50 Jahre Umweltbundesamt Tags German Environment Agency … Celebrate with us 50 years of commitment to people …

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Population share exposed to particulate matter (PM2.5) above the WHO guideline/EU limit value

A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a declining trend considering the EU limit value.

… to particulate matter (PM2.5) Bedeutung der Feinstaubbelastung für die Gesundheit Tags air pollution indicator particulate matter PM2.5 population threshold value … …

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Discrepancy between average pollutant concentrations and WHO recommendations ...

A graph for three air pollutants shows the extent to which the WHO recommendations from 2021 will be exceeded on average in urban areas between 2000 and 2024. The development of the various pollutants varies. Between 2000 and 2024, values for NO2 are between 172 and 28 percent, for ozone between 44 and 28 percent and for PM2.5 between 255 and 61 percent

… medium: Indicator: Air quality in agglomerations Luftbelastung in Ballungsräumen Tags conurbation indicator nitrogen dioxide ozone particulate matter World Health …

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Percentage of German bathing waters that comply with the provisions of the Bathing Water Directive..

A graph shows good and sufficient bathing water quality levels for coastal and inland waters (1992 to 2024). Bathing water quality increased significantly, especially in the 1990s. The target value of 100 % bathing waters with at least sufficient quality was almost reached in 2015 and has been constantly at a high level since then.

… Percentage of German bathing waters that comply with the provisions of the Bathing Water … German bathing waters rated excellent again Indicator: Bathing water quality Tags coastal water cyanobacteria Kolibakterien indicator transitional waters … …

Appointment from 10.05.2021 | Last changed: 01.06.2021

Open consulation CODES: A Digital Planet for Sustainability

Die Erdkugel und Wörter in einer Programmiersprache.

… “A digital planet for sustainability” in late June. More information on CODES Tags sustainability … Open consulation CODES: A Digital Planet for Sustainability …

Appointment from 12.02.2020

Conference: Human Biomonitoring for science and chemical policy

… policy making by the EU Commission. You will find more information here soon. Tags human biomonitoring … International Conference 2020: Human Biomonitoring for …

Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 06.11.2018 | Last changed: 06.11.2018

Construction machines

Zwei Staßenbaumaschinen auf einer Straßenbaustelle

… on Green Public Procurement: Construction Machines Guide Construction Machines Tags construction equipment … Most construction machines is driven by internal …

News from 23.06.2015 | Last changed: 11.08.2015

TTIP: Risks for environmental protection

flag of the European Union and flag of the USA

… Harmful Subsidies in Germany Environmentally harmful subsidies in Germany Tags environmentally harmful subsidy Welthandelsorganisation … The planned free …

Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 28.01.2020 | Last changed: 28.01.2020

Buses

… Buses Guide Buses Related contents Umweltfreundliche Klimaanlagen in Bussen Tags bus … Incorporating environmental requirements into tendering procedures is …

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Wider tourism areas in Germany

… contents contain this medium: TOU-I-3: Market shares held by wider tourism areas Tags Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and Adaptation … The travel areas in …