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Street traffic, neighbours or aircraft noise: one in every two people in Germany feels disturbed or annoyed by noise. Children and young people also suffer from noise – often with sometimes grave consequences. read more

Building project to start in summer 2015, completion in 2017 read more

Global warming has krill stocks running low – how are penguins reacting? read more

Greenhouse gas emission levels in Germany in 2014 were lower than in the previous year for the first time in three years. read more

Environmental awareness among Germany's population is undergoing a change, says a new study by the Federal Environment Ministry and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). According to the study, more and more people see protection of the climate and the environment as part of the solution to challenges of the future and securing prosperity, competitiveness and jobs. read more

Study answers 'yes', as a part of an overall strategy to reduce micropollutants in water read more

The salt-rich Wadden Sea has been named "Water body type of the Year 2015“. It comprises about 20% of Germany's coastal waters and is located on the country's North Sea coast between the North Sea and East Frisian islands, the mainland and the Jade Bight. read more

Data centers that seek certification by the Blue Angel ecolabel must use significantly less energy in future and make use of climate-friendly air conditioning techniques. The criteria for award of the ecolabel have been revised based on decisions taken at the latest meeting of the Jury Environmental Label. read more