… 98% of all bathing water sites were in compliance with the EU’s minimum quality standards of the European Bathing Water Directive. Around 93 percent even rated … whether it is still safe to go swimming or not: if you cannot see your feet when standing knee-deep in the water, there is probably too much cyanobacteria in the … contaminated with cyanobacteria. What is tested? Bathing waters are used by many more purposes than only bathing, which is why there is a potential for their …

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection Healthy soils are the basis of life for future generations … national soil protection in the future. Political strategies will become even more scientifically sound and measures will be successful and verifiable. Soil …

… Press release by the Federal Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety From fashion to mobility: 34 projects nominated for Federal … on the "Bundespreis Ecodesign" website exhibition of the 2014 awardees and nominees more information about the jury All press releases Tags ecodesign German Ecodesign …

… release by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, German Environment Agency, and International Design Center Berlin German Ecodesign Award 2023: Federal … most prestigious ecodesign prize Source: Bundespreis Ecodesign Designers, students and companies of any size and in any sector from anywhere in Europe have until 17 … are helping us to save resources, do less damage to the environment and to consume more sustainably. I am therefore looking forward to many new innovative products, …

… provides an important scientific basis for policy decisions on environment, health, and chemicals. Here’s a timeline of the survey's major milestones. 29.07.2025 … in our homes or during leisure time, in the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the air we breathe. If we absorb these chemicals in certain quantities, they … asked about their households, living environments, leisure activities, diets, and more. In this way, possible sources of exposure can be identified. The beginning: …

… Joint press release by the Federal Environment Agency and Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research and Leipzig University Can a fourth … purification stage at class 5 municipal waste water treatment plants (which serve more than 100,000 people) as part of such a strategy. The new study investigated the …

… shows: Cleaner air in city centre not notable before 2030 despite new emission standard Traffic is the main source of NO2 pollution in city centres. Source: Stefan … 18.4 cents per litre less than petrol. Diesel-fuelled vehicles cause considerably more harm to the environment and health than petrol cars, with a price tag of 33 …

… Change last update on 28.11.2023 WW-I-7: Water levels in lakes Little precipitation and high evaporation make lake water levels drop. In both the North German Plain and the area of the Alps-and-foothills, lakes nowadays have less water than they … of 192 cm during the drought period. By October 2018, the level had dropped by more than half a metre to just above 140 cm. The lowest level was reached in October …

… on track for 2030 climate targets Further action needed in transport, buildings and natural sinks The expansion of renewable energy has made a significant … when installing a new heating system from 2028, provide important incentives here. More must follow. It therefore remains questionable whether it makes sense to reduce …