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  • Newsletter from 28.06.2017 | Last changed: 28.06.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2017

    … Press Office at the German Environment Agency  Even new diesels pollute the air considerably – and do not help with climate protection The real nitrogen oxide … increase sharply. UBA's President Maria Krautzberger says: "We must have clean air in cities. It is very clear that the automotive industry must assume … Agency.  read more (in German) Video clip: Traffic in urban areas Cleaner air, less noise and more space and green in urban areas – this is only possible with …

  • Newsletter from 15.10.2025 | Last changed: 15.10.2025

    The Latest from UBA - No.: 5/2025

    … | 15.10.2025 Rubrics Climate / Energy Chemicals Transport Economy / Consumption Air Water Soil / Land Welcome to the new issue of ‘The Latest from UBA’! These days, … new, inexpensive products rather than choosing more sustainable options. Repairs, second-hand goods, or environmentally friendly alternatives are rarely visible …

  • Press release 10/2015 from 17.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    New "Blue Angel" for data centers

    Servers

    … for data centers Energy consumption must be further reduced – no halogens for air conditioning in future Low energy consumption and climate-friendly air conditioning are important in data centers. Source: Sashkin / Fotolia.com Data …

  • Cover from 23.10.2025

    CCE

    Europe

    … on Modelling & Mapping under the Geneva Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP). The CCE was established in 1990 and is located at the German … Loads for terrestrial ecosystems The Gothenburg Protocol: A landmark for clean airand climate action Critical Loads. Belastungsgrenzen für Ökosysteme Das …

  • Press release 6/2014 from 16.02.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Particulates and nitrogen dioxide still a health burden in 2013

    386 measuring stations; particulate matter (PM 10) daily mean value: exceedance of EU limit value 3%, WHO guideline 98% and 2% no exceedances; particulate matter (PM 10) daily mean value: exceedance of WHO guideline 51%, 49% no exceedances

    … still a health burden in 2013 Around 47,000 premature deaths every year due to poor air quality Exceedance of particulate matter limit PM10 Source: Umweltbundesamt … Nitrogen dioxide and particulates in particular still had an impact on air quality and on human health in Germany in 2013, say preliminary measurements …

  • Press release 47/2019 from 27.11.2019 | Last changed: 17.12.2019

    A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet

    Foto der Ausstellung in Osnabrück

    … Exhibition "Planet Health" Source: Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt Climate change, air pollution and contaminated water bodies harm more than just the environment. … health are so closely related, virtually everything we do to protect water, soil, air and climate is also good for our health and well-being. In a nutshell, … scene where one blows out a digital candle reveals why soot is bad for indoor air. Visitors must decide at the next station whether to drive a car, take a bus or …

  • Newsletter from 13.12.2017 | Last changed: 20.12.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2017

    … billions of Euros in costs to the environment. In 2016 alone, greenhouse gases and airborne pollutants from coal-fired power plants resulted in some 46 billion Euros … and ensure that the climate action goals are achieved. Household appliance repair costs should be made tax-deductible Our 7-point strategy against obsolescence …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Development of Germany’s climate - 2023 Monitoring Report

    Logo Deutscher Wetterdienst

    … and in terms of the frequency distribution of meteorological phenomena such as air temperature, precipitation and wind in a specific location. The climate is the … stations were applied scientifically to Germany nationwide. Temperature The annual air temperature as an aggregated mean for Germany between 1881 and 2022 was … human influences have to be taken into account, such as changes in land use, air pollution owing to sulphur dioxide output from industrial plant as well as …

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    Value factors per vehicle kilometer for selected modes of transport

    Table illustrates value factors per vehicle kilometer for selected modes of transport, such as diesel and electric cars and passenger trains.

    … per vehicle kilometer for selected modes of transport The greenhouse gas and air pollution related environmental impacts of an average Diesel car amount to 33 … (80.01 kB) Downloads: Excel table for download (236.78 kB) … The greenhouse gas and air pollution related environmental impacts of an average Diesel car amount to 33 …

  • Press release 52/2019 from 18.12.2019 | Last changed: 20.02.2020

    Climate-neutral travel: Federal Government offsets its business travel

    business travellers in an airport

    … travel greenhouse gas emissions. It tracks the emissions of the car trips and air travel of the staff of 116 ministries and federal agencies and offsets their … a good example when it comes to climate action. That is why we are trying to avoid air travel as much as possible. Video conferences are often sufficient for the … offsetting business travel. It calculates the greenhouse gas emissions produced by airplane trips and the fuel consumption of its vehicle fleet. Airplane trips' CO2 …

  • Press release 12/2017 from 30.03.2017 | Last changed: 05.05.2017

    Future-fit city: Much more money needed for buses and trains

    Aerial view of a city

    … green and with attractive local public transport Source: Jürgen Fälchle / Fotolia Air pollution, noise, traffic jams, too few green spaces – these are the problems … electric driverless car sharing. UBA’s President Maria Krautzberger said: "Clean air, quiet and more green spaces in cities are only possible with more buses and …

  • Press release 36/2025 from 15.10.2025 | Last changed: 17.10.2025

    Majority of Germans want to travel more sustainably – but do not act accordingly

    Nachhaltigkeit beim Reisen ist bei der Reiseentscheidung nur einer unter vielen Wünschen.

    … and international travel, led to a new record in tourist transport services by air in 2024. The environment- and climate-damaging aeroplane is the most popular … be more sustainable when travelling, but in reality the share of climate-damaging air travel continues to rise. This discrepancy between attitude and behaviour is a … analysis Publications Nachhaltigkeit bei Urlaubsreisen All press releases Tags air transport sustainability … Many Germans desire to travel sustainably, but this …