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  • Newsletter from 10.06.2021 | Last changed: 10.06.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2021

    … trend continues The 2020 data for nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) are available for all air monitoring stations in Germany. Six cities exceeded the air quality limit of 40 micrograms NO₂ per cubic metre of air (µg/m³) as an annual …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 21.01.2022 | Last changed: 21.01.2022

    Hand drying

    Fabric towel roll in towel dispenser with the Blue Angel ecolabel

    … of fresh fibre and a comparatively high consumption of energy and water and the air pollution caused in the production process. The German Environment Agency had … paper towels made of waste paper, towel dispensers with cloth towel rolls and hot-air dryers. In addition, award criteria for the Blue Angel eco-certification were … was made for the other hand drying systems (cloth towels, paper towels, hot-air hand dryers) since a restricted number of data was available. However, the use …

  • Press release 06/2017 from 13.03.2017 | Last changed: 10.04.2017

    Heat pumps and the like: low-frequency hum annoys a growing number of people

    Quiet, constant humming is a disturbance

    … in recent years – especially in residential areas. The quiet, constant hum of air source heat pumps, air-conditioning systems or district heating stations in otherwise quiet … release No. 06/2017 | 13.03.2017 Urban planners and building designers, heating and air-conditioning companies, as well as builders and architects – these stakeholders …

  • Press release 17/2018 from 31.05.2018 | Last changed: 07.06.2018

    Finalised data for NO2 pollution in Germany in 2017 now available

    traffic jam in the city

    … the limit value in effect across Europe of 40 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) of air on a yearly average. Press release No. 17/2018 | 31.05.2018 The preliminary … 2017 / 2017 Chart of 15 most affected cities (German) All press releases Tags air air quality nitrogen dioxide … The evaluation of 2017 NO2 monitoring data from …

  • News from 30.07.2021 | Last changed: 30.07.2021

    Co-learning: how-tos of greater urban environmental protection

    View over a big city.

    … protection A major environmental problem facing large cities in other countries: air pollution. Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Air pollution, climate change, land sealing, waste and water management are some of …

  • News from 02.03.2015 | Last changed: 03.03.2015

    Environment in Europe 2015: Welfare needs more courage

    Adler und Kraftwerk

    … – state and outlook 2015'. According to the document, Europeans enjoy cleaner air and water today, less waste is sent to landfill and more resources are recycled. … – state and outlook 2015'. According to the document, Europeans enjoy cleaner air and water today, less waste is sent to landfill and more resources are recycled. …

  • Cover from 06.05.2021

    About NIAM

    Sources and effects of air pollution

    … NIAM About NIAM Useful links Activities NIAM is a network affiliated to the UNECE Air Convention that aims at bringing together integrated assessment modellers from different countries investigating strategies to reduce air pollution and its impacts. We want to share experience on technical aspects of …

  • Press release 078/09 from 09.11.2009 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    Incentive programme also benefits schools

    … work will not only make schools more beautiful, they will also bring better ambient air. This depends though on the proper choice of building materials by public … in its Leitfaden für die Innenraumhygiene in Schulgebäuden [Guidebook on indoor air hygiene in school buildings] publication. The Indoor Air Hygiene Commission of …

  • Newsletter from 17.06.2022 | Last changed: 17.06.2022

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2022

    … transport. read more (in German) Economy & Environment Climate-friendly cooling and air conditioning with natural refrigerants Switching to climate-friendly refrigeration and air conditioning holds tremendous greenhouse gas emissions savings potential, but …

  • Appointment from 05.11.2021 | Last changed: 05.11.2021

    Aviation and maritime transport – Roadmaps to accelerate e-fuels

    Containerschiff und Flugzeug

    … on 16 November 2021 policy roadmaps for accelerating the uptake of e-fuels in air and maritime transport developed by Öko-Institut, CE Delft and DLR on behalf of … Agency (Umweltbundesamt) will be presented and discussed. The climate neutrality of air and sea transport can hardly be achieved without the accelerated use of almost … on 16 November 2021 policy roadmaps for accelerating the uptake of e-fuels in air and maritime transport developed by Öko-Institut, CE Delft and DLR on behalf of …

  • DzU article from 24.11.2025 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Indicator: Hot days

    A graph shows the number of hot days in the areal mean for 1951 to 2025. Although the trend varies greatly, the increase is clearly visible. A trend line has also been plotted on the graph which shows a significant rise.

    … Indicator: Hot days Number of days when maximum air temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius (areal mean) Source: Deutscher … as any day on which the maximum temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius (°C). High air temperatures have a direct impact on the human body, as the heat can cause … circulatory problems. Indirectly, hot weather can raise pollutant levels in the air we breathe, leading to an increase in respiratory and circulatory diseases. High …

  • Newsletter from 21.02.2020 | Last changed: 21.02.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2020

    … for sales receipts in early 2020. This is because it acts like a hormone and can impair fertility in humans and wildlife. It may even promote the growth of certain … they could be incorporated in the ECT. read more (in German) Science and research Air quality 2019: Trend in NO2 decline continues Measured concentrations of nitrogen …