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  • Press release 14/2017 from 12.04.2017 | Last changed: 15.05.2017

    Most Germans want to be less dependent on their car

    Bike and Person on a Bridge in Berlin

    … a switch to buses and trains.  UBA 's President Maria Krautzberger said: "Clean air and more green spaces in the city are goals which can only be achieved with more … income brackets. Similarly, people in lower incomes (45%) feel more affected by air pollution than those with higher incomes (28%). Ambitious environmental …

  • Press release 24/2019 from 19.06.2019 | Last changed: 23.10.2019

    Healthy all summer long

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … should be applied liberally to exposed skin. Further information: Summer smog High air temperatures and intensive solar radiation can form what is known as summer … Summer smog occurs when there are excessive levels of ground-level ozone and other air pollutants. It causes inflammation of the mucous membranes, decreased lung function, inflammatory reactions of the respiratory tract and overall impairment of physical strength. Associated content Links Weather warnings from the …

  • Press release 20/2016 from 27.05.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Federal Government initiates carbon offsetting scheme for all official travel

    a plane takes off

    … scheme for all official travel UBA cancels credits for greenhouse gas emissions Air travel is sometimes unavoidable for long-distance official travel. Source: … from the CDM, an amount which corresponds to the emissions of all of the official air and car travel in 2014 by the Federal Government's 16 ministries and 58 federal …

  • Press release 28/2020 from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 10.07.2020

    PFAS excessively high in blood of children and adolescents in Germany

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … that levels must remain below the HBM I assessment value to rule out any health impairment. Press release No. 28/2020 | 06.07.2020 PFAS do not occur naturally. They … persistence results in their distribution over large areas around the globe via air and ocean currents. PFAS enter the environment on a number of pathways. Due to the exhaust air from industrial plants, PFAS can enter into surrounding soil and water bodies. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-8: Index – case study

    The picture shows a man’s upper arm in focus. The man is lifting the sleeve of his T-shirt with two fingers. In contrast with the skin previously covered by the T-shirt, the part of the skin that has been exposed to sunlight looks very red.

    … concentration has decreased in Germany, thanks to the successful implementation of air pollution control measures 45 , followed by an increasing number of annual … This ‘global brightening’ effect is essentially due to a successful international air pollution control policy rather than representing a direct impact of climate … concentration has decreased in Germany, thanks to the successful implementation of air pollution control measures 45 , followed by an increasing number of annual …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-3: Humus reserves in forest soils

    The picture shows the soil profile of a forest. The A (or upper) horizon is formed by a massive humus layer. The surface is covered in twigs, cones and needles.

    … to be masked by forest transformation measures or liming activities. Furthermore, air pollutant inputs as well as unremittingly high nitrogen deposits are apt to … to be masked by forest transformation measures or liming activities. Furthermore, air pollutant inputs as well as unremittingly high nitrogen deposits are apt to …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Introduction - 2023 Monitoring Report

    The cover shows a magnifying lens pointing at artwork containing arrows in various colours. In the centre of the lens is the title of the current Report.

    … in the measured data contained in the 2023 Monitoring Report. The temperatures of air, water and soil have continued to rise, thus also increasing the impacts on … all their measurable impacts. Summers with major heatwaves and highest measured air temperatures to date have been occurring more frequently; for instance, in July … flooding represents a genuine example of cause and effect: On one hand, warmer air absorbs more moisture, thus increasing the risk of heavy rain ; on the other, it …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-3: Cooling degree days

    The picture shows the glass frontage of a house reflecting the sun. Some of the windows are part-shaded by means of external roller shutters.

    … temperature recorded nationwide amounted to 30 °C and more. The manufacturers of air-conditioning equipment and fans were blessed with a bumper summer in terms of … temperature recorded nationwide amounted to 30 °C and more. The manufacturers of air-conditioning equipment and fans were blessed with a bumper summer in terms of …

  • Press release 37/08 from 27.05.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Setting limits for asphalt and cement

    … and sewage pipes. Traffic and all its negative effects—noise, the production of air pollutants such as particulate matter or carbon dioxide- increase as we expand … travel between work, home, and leisure activities shorter. The resulting cleaner air, quieter roads and green areas will make for a livable environment which, for an …

  • News from 11.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.12.2018

    International Mountain Day 2018: Sustainable Alps

    A lake with mountains around it and blue sky.

    … region is regarded as an early-warning system for climate change and as an open air laboratory for climate adaptation. The unique role of mountain regions is also …

  • Press release 22/08 from 03.04.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    The fight against rubbish and stink: advice on ecological spring cleaning

    … with a soapy solution or with a little lukewarm detergent used to wash delicates. Air freshener products should be avoided, since the perfumes in them could cause allergies.  Bad smells can often be eliminated by airing rooms briefly. And what about disposal of waste chemicals? Chemicals and …

  • Press release 03/2025 from 16.01.2025 | Last changed: 20.01.2025

    Sustainability in supermarkets: Retail can do more

    Voller Einkaufswagen vor Supermarktregal.

    … have announced their intention to completely dispense with food imported by air in future. Although air freight only makes up a small proportion of the product range, it emits 170 … as well as for internal company information using an individualised questionnaire. The current study highlights the current status of food retail monitoring for …