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  • 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

    … power generation rose by around nine percent (to 59 billion kilowatt hours). The addition of new wind turbines onshore in the first half of 2020 will remain roughly … on the development of renewable energy based on the latest available statistics. In addition to monthly and quarterly reports, it also publishes an annual report for …

  • Press release 23/2024 from 28.05.2024 | Last changed: 31.05.2024

    Federal “Blue Compass” award: twenty climate adaptation projects nominated

    Grafik mit der Aufschrift "Bundespreis Blauer Kompass – Jetzt mit Ihrem Projekt bewerben!" in weißen Buchstaben auf einem blau-grünen Hintergrund. Oben rechts sind die Logos des Bundesumweltministeriums und des Umweltbundesamtes zu sehen.

    … Week at an award ceremony at the Federal Environment Ministry in Berlin. In addition to the prize money, the winners will also receive a trophy and support with their nationwide press and public relations work. In addition, short films will be made about their projects. The nominees for the …

  • Press release 19/2023 from 12.06.2023 | Last changed: 14.06.2023

    Spree faces increased water shortage after coal phase-out in Lausitz region

    Leafy banks of the Spree near Berlin

    … metres per year – is also becoming increasingly problematic.  At the same time, an additional six billion cubic metres of water will be needed in the coming decades … In order to compensate for the projected water deficit, it is essential to provide additional water for the river basins of the Lausitz region. The study advises water …

  • Press release 06/2024 from 01.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed

    Electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines.

    … will also cause around 27 per cent less aquatic eutrophication than petrol cars. In addition, electromobility increases the demand for and mining of raw materials, some … resource and water consumption and pollutant emissions to air, water and soil. In addition to the direct environmental impact of vehicle use, the environmental impact …

  • Press release 17/2024 from 17.04.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2024

    The German Environment Agency celebrates its 50-year anniversary

    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.

    … contracts to scientific organisations and institutes in Germany and abroad. In addition, the UBA enforces environmental laws, for example for emissions trading or … pre-booking is not required. UBA walk in Dessau-Roßlau on the 26th April 2024 In addition to the exhibition and the virtual journey through time on uba.de, the event …

  • Newsletter from 01.10.2021 | Last changed: 01.10.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2021

    … in a Twitter campaign in September. More on this in this newsletter issue. In addition, the new air quality guidelines of the World Health Organisation (WHO) are … 2000 with the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). more on the RESCUE study further information on all proposals (in German) Consumer tips Where to dispose of the … generates more energy than it consumes and stores waste heat in an ice storage. In addition to the main prize winner, another four projects were awarded recognitions, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    TOU-I-2: Snow cover for winter tourism

    The picture shows a ski lift heading for a slope wooded predominantly with conifer trees. The slope is covered with a thin layer of snow. However, in the foreground especially, there are large areas of ground without any snow cover thus revealing grass and bare earth. A radiant sun is shining brightly from a cloudless sky.

    … a few degrees below -2 °C and a humidity below 80 % provide favourable conditions. Additives which facilitate the production of artificial snow even at higher … a few degrees below -2 °C and a humidity below 80 % provide favourable conditions. Additives which facilitate the production of artificial snow even at higher …

  • News from 25.01.2022 | Last changed: 28.07.2022

    UBA: fossil gas and nuclear power are not sustainable

    EU-Fahnen

    … emissions criterion that apply to other sources of energy in the Taxonomy. In addition, they imply that the Taxonomy alignment of the respective investments is …

  • Press release 11/2021 from 23.03.2021 | Last changed: 11.05.2021

    Call for entries for German Award for Nature Writing 2021

    in einem dunklen Gehölz fällt Licht auf einen alten abgebrochenen Baum

    … for Art and Nature in Bad Heilbrunn in Bavaria contribute to the prize money. In addition, the Foundation for Art and Nature allows the prize-winner to spend six …