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  • Press release 33/2015 from 25.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Efficient space and water heaters

    a cat is sleeping on a radiator

    … stations, and hot water heaters must meet minimum energy efficiency standards. Additional requirements concerning noise emissions apply to heat pumps. The … or other types of heaters, these combination heater systems will have to bear additional labelling in future. The EU Commission is strengthening consumers' …

  • Press release 54/10 from 17.11.2010 | Last changed: 05.07.2013

    Everyone - environment, economy, and consumers - stands to gain from conserving resources

    … materials are now used worldwide every year, and the trend is on the rise. Oil, in addition to other primary materials such as metals, and rare earth elements in … actual burden it poses on the environment and the economy. Experts estimate that an additional 20 percent savings potential exists on material costs for business, …

  • News from 21.03.2023 | Last changed: 30.03.2023

    Scrubber discharge bans would protect oceans

    5 laboratory bottles with differently coloured liquid from transparent to brown-black.

    … can be rated as "practically non-toxic" to "highly toxic" and "extremely toxic". In addition, specific tests were carried out for mutagenic and dioxin-like effects, … ships. Seawater is sprayed into the exhaust gas to wash out the sulphur. In addition to the washed-out sulphur, other pollutants such as heavy metals, oil …

  • DzU article from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.05.2025

    Indicator: Eutrophication of the North Sea/Baltic Sea by nitrogen

    A graph shows the change in the concentration of total nitrogen in all major rivers that discharge into the North and Baltic Sea in Germany and indicates the target value of 2.8 or 2.6 mg/L total nitrogen for North and Baltic Sea, respectively. The concentration value is calculated as the 5-year moving average of the flow-weighted mean concentration of all major rivers in milligrams total nitrogen per litre (mg/L).

    … fluctuations, the indicator is calculated as the 5-year moving average . Additionally, the maximum and minimum concentrations are calculated as 5-year moving … fluctuations, the indicator is calculated as the 5-year moving average. Additionally, the maximum and minimum concentrations are calculated as 5-year moving …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Energy industry

    The picture shows numerous high-voltage pylons and power lines against a cloudy, yellowish sky. A few modern wind turbines are visible in the background.

    … Russia’s war of aggression against the Ukraine has made it necessary to take additional actions in order to secure energy supplies. The priority use of renewable … Russia’s war of aggression against the Ukraine has made it necessary to take additional actions in order to secure energy supplies. The priority use of renewable …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation

    The picture shows a group of two women and two men participating in a First Aid training exercise. The course leader uses a doll to demonstrate cardiac massage.

    BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation Regular attendance of … Source: BMUB/BMUV & UBA (study Umweltbewusstsein in Deutschland‘ for 2021: additional survey in the framework of the study Umweltbewusstsein in Deutschland …

  • Publication from 04.05.2022

    Transformatives Lernen durch Engagement

    Illustration lernender Menschen

    … nachhaltige Entwicklung Project No. (FKZ) 3718 16 109 0 Publisher Umweltbundesamt Additional information PDF is accessible File size 7.11 MB Print version not …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Biological diversity

    In the foreground the picture shows a banded demoiselle which has landed on the blossom of a yellow waterbuttercup. The background of this picture is blurred.

    … habitats, wetlands and woodlands are estimated to be particularly endangered. In addition, high risks are expected to ensue by the end of this century from losses in … are due to the fact that there are numerous other factors to be considered in addition to climate change. There is, in particular, a lack of data on … habitats, wetlands and woodlands are estimated to be particularly endangered. In addition, high risks are expected to ensue by the end of this century from losses in …

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

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Energy Sector

    Wind power station in a crop field

    … to heat not being able to dissipate and energy distribution becoming congested. In addition to interruptions, grid fluctuations in the distribution and transmission … to heat not being able to dissipate and energy distribution becoming congested. In addition to interruptions, grid fluctuations in the distribution and transmission …

  • Press release 08/2024 from 26.02.2024 | Last changed: 28.02.2024

    Consumer protection: Success against greenwashing

    Das Bild zeigt ein Frau beim Onlineshopping an ihrem Laptop.

    … European law, such claims must be true and must not contain false information. In addition, the information must be understandable, precise and clearly formulated. If … longer be used without an explanation in the immediate vicinity of such a claim. In addition, there will be clear information about the specific composition of a …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-1: Manageability of climate change impacts

    The picture shows a woman’s head and shoulders while she looks sceptically out of a window. The window is part-shaded by an indoor blind.

    … Source: BMUB/BMUV & UBA (study ‚Umweltbewusstsein in Deutschland‘/ for 2021: additional survey in the framework of the study ‚Umweltbewusstsein in Deutschland … 2021 the BMUV initiated the Centre for Climate Adaptation (ZKA) which provides an additional weblink entitled www.zentrum-klimaanpassung.de, offering opportunities … 2021 the BMUV initiated the Centre for Climate Adaptation (ZKA) which provides an additional weblink entitled www.zentrum-klimaanpassung.de, offering opportunities …