Newsletter-Archive | Umweltbundesamt

Dear Reader, It is clear to those who care about the environment that the way we live and do business must change if we are to protect our livelihoods. But what is the opinion of the German population as a whole? That is what you will find out in this edition of our newsletter. Strategies for change have been brought to the table. We will introduce you to some of these in this newsletter. This i... read more

Dear ReaderWhat is the state of the environment in Germany and where is there an urgent need for action? Read our 2020 summary in this edition of the newsletter. You will also find our recommendations on a number of areas of work in progress regarding environmental protection. These include how rivers can be restored to good condition, green start-ups can be better promoted, farm animals can be ke... read more

Dear Reader, Just how climate friendly is online shopping? And how can it be more environmentally friendly? In this newsletter you will find interesting results from studies on this topic. Our calculations show that more environmental protection also saves our society money. Other topics in this issue: What is the environmental balance of various means of transport? And how can communities re... read more

Dear Reader,What is the best way to ensure healthy air in classrooms during the Corona pandemic – ventilation or mobile devices for air purification? More on this in the focus article of this newsletter edition. Other topics include the recycling of waste containing precious and minor metals, the renewed increase in packaging consumption in Germany in 2018 and the EU climate targets for 2030.Enjoy... read more

Dear Reader, On October 3, we were able to look back on 30 years of German unity. In this edition of the newsletter you will find out what has been happening in environmental protection during this period. There are also interesting new figures on among other things the social-ecological justice of our current transport system, greenhouse gas emissions from video streaming, and the status of the e... read more

Dear Reader, We have been aware of the negative aspects of the meat industry since well before the Coronavirus pandemic. Can tofu sausages, insect burgers or steaks produced in a lab solve environmental and health problems in the future? This is the subject of our focus article in our “UBA aktuell” Newsletter. Other health-related topics also feature in this issue, such as the results of a represe... read more

Dear Reader, The coronavirus raises a lot of questions. In this issue of our newsletter, we have compiled some interesting scientific findings and everyday advice from our field of expertise. Other important topics: What precautions should be taken by DIYers in buildings containing asbestos? The employment numbers in environmental protection sector in Germany. And the specific CO2 emission fa... read more

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