… also plays a role. This leads to high mean values of discharge rates in winter and early spring, compared to low discharge values in late summer and autumn. Especially in the southern parts of Germany, winter snow cover as well … regime. In alpine catchment areas with major rivers such as the Iller, Isar, Lech and Inn, winter precipitation often accumulates as snow; therefore discharge is …

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment Air in cities becoming cleaner: number … reductions of NO2 pollution by up to 40 percent in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. It remains to be seen how overall air quality will improve in 2020. Press … stations close to traffic. In 2018, 42 percent of the stations exceeded the limit, more than twice as many as in the previous year. The limit value set for the …

… 750 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent was emitted in Germany in 2022 Source: Gina Sanders / Fotolia Germany maintains its level of greenhouse gas reduction. The … in Germany in 2022. This is 9.6 million tonnes or 1.3 per cent less than in 2021 and 40 per cent less than in 1990. This is shown by the results of the calculations … sector target of the Climate Protection Act for the building sector was exceeded. A more detailed analysis of selected short and long-term drivers of combustion-related …

… by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN), the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the International Design Center Berlin (IDZ) From hemp to high-tech: 14 projects … of geopolitical tension, it reduces our dependence on imports. Ecodesign makes us more resilient. Thoughtful design and innovative materials are business models for …

… born on 14 July 1930 in Stuttgart, headed the UBA for 21 years. His successor Andreas Troge, UBA President from 1995 to 2009, honoured von Lersner as an … of conservation of our natural resources into reality through scientifically sound and practical measures. The way he held his fellow man in high regard, and us … in the area of environmental law attests: between 1970 and 1990 he published more than 50 scientific articles on waste and water legislation and other …

… Joint press release by German Environment Agency and German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment "PARC": EU research partnership on … employs around 1,150 staff at three locations in Berlin. Associated content Links More information on PARC Press release on the HBM4EU closing conference All press …

… These are mainly single-use products such as food containers, cups, plastic bottles and cigarette butts, but also balloon sticks. 28.05.2018 For the first time ever, … specific measures at the European level. The proposed measures include on the one hand bans, for example of straws and stirrers made of plastic. On the other hand the … impact, or awareness raising measures on the use of single-use products. Moreover, the product design phase is addressed – the lids of single-use plastic …

… by washing. Waste water treatment facilities cannot degrade these chemicals, and thus they are released into rivers, seas and groundwater, and ultimately accumulate in the bodies of humans and animals. The … However, these substitutes are also problematic: they are just as stable yet far more mobile, thus entering groundwater and drinking water. There are not yet any …

… flood plains Restoration of natural flood plains benefits floodwater protection and biodiversity conservation. Source: Fernbach Antal / stock.adobe.com 2023 … in natural flood plains. By their connection to water courses or water bodies and by restoring the dynamics of natural flooding, new and – in terms of nature conservation – valuable habitats have been created for …

… slow down renewable energy production Transition to climate-friendly heating and transport sectors makes slow progress Energy production with wind power Source: … year. The main reason was exceptionally low wind conditions in both the winter and spring months. Despite these unfavourable conditions, the share of renewables in … of heat pumps: Compared to the same period of the previous year, around 17 percent more heat was generated from shallow geothermal energy and ambient heat through the …

… of 2024: Renewable electricity generation continues to rise significantly Heating and transport sectors remain almost unchanged Renewable energy production in Germany … last year. However, capacity expansion must be further accelerated to meet climate and energy targets. In the heating sector, mild weather led to lower demand for … as a result of installations in the second half of 2023, around 3.5 per cent more heat was generated from near-surface geothermal energy and environmental heat …

… Frederik Pischke /German Environment Agency The results of COP30 are disappointing and reflect the complex geopolitical situation that prevented substantial progress. The proposed roadmap for a global phase-out of coal, oil and gas failed due to a strong opposition. Despite immense differences, many smaller … the second day of negotiations. In the second week of negotiations, an alliance of more than 80 countries was formed to map out a concrete plan for the joint decision …