Colourful and versatile workbook about climate change read more
Klimafieber
Sharp decrease of climate gases in Germany in 2014
Emissions of Germany’s greenhouse gases in 2014 made the first significant decline in years. However, emissions increased in the transport and agricultural sectors. read more
Coordination Office of the Working Group on Renewable Energy-Statistics now located at the German Environment Agency
The UBA hosts the coordinating office of the Working Group on Renewable Energy-Statistics since 1 January 2016. The working group is an important player in meeting international reporting obligations and in providing transparent information to policy makers and the public. read more
Deep geothermal energy: environmental risks can be controlled
Groundwater not at risk – seismic monitoring now standard read more
German diet is a strain on the climate
Meat and non-seasonal produce with long hauling distances in particular continue to be a strain on the environment and the climate, according to data in the Umwelt, Haushalte und Konsum brochure by the German Environment Agency (UBA). UBA's President Maria Krautzberger said, "We will only be able to achieve our climate protection goals if we reconsider our consumer habits in earnest." read more
Effects of climate change felt much more strongly in future
16 federal authorities and institutions present study on future impact of climate change in Germany read more
Transformation of the energy system: Industrial consumers can use electricity more flexibly
Electric steelworks, chlorine electrolysis plants and other industrial large-scale consumers could become much more flexible in their electricity consumption and thereby help in the effort to integrate renewables in the power grid. These are the findings of a study done on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA). read more
Car-sharing provider, computer centre, and Telekom nominated for Blue Angel Prize
The prize will be awarded this year to businesses which have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to protecting the environment and climate. read more
