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Press release from 17.03.2016 | No. 09/2016

UBA emissions data for 2015 indicate urgent need for consistent implementation of Climate Action Programme 2020

many cars on a motorway

High volumes of electricity exports, cooler weather than the previous year and lower fuel prices resulted in a slight increase of greenhouse gas emissions in 2015. read more

Press release from 24.02.2016 | No. 08/2016

UBA research studies point out ways for efficient integration of renewable energy into the electricity market

wind energy plants and open power supply line

Two new research studies completed on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) show how the electricity market can master the challenges from further developing renewable energy. Their conclusion: the main approach should aim to optimize the existing electricity wholesale market, also known as Electricity Market 2.0. read more

Press release from 19.02.2016 | No. 07/2016

Germany still world's lead exporter of environmental protection goods

Handwerker steht auf einem Baugerüst und bringt Styroporplatten an eine Hausfassade an

Environmental protection continues to be a significant economic factor in Germany's economy, says the latest report by UBA on the environmental industry. read more

Press release from 18.02.2016 | No. 06/2016

Klimafieber

bunte, von Kindern gemalte Bilder zeigen eine Kuh, die Methan-Wolken ausstößt, grüne Marsmännchen, eine Frau und einen Jungen, der mit einer futuristischen Brille vor einem Laptop sitzt

Colourful and versatile workbook about climate change read more

Press release from 15.02.2016 | No. 05/2016

Lifetime of electrical appliances becoming shorter and shorter

old washing machines in a row

Whether it is washing machines, smartphones or TV sets: the service life of most electrical appliances is becoming shorter and shorter, says a new report commissioned by UBA. read more

Press release from 03.02.2016 | No. 04/2016

Sharp decrease of climate gases in Germany in 2014

Eine Solaranlage auf freien Feld, im Hintergrund drehen sich Windkrafträder

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

Press release from 29.01.2016 | No. 03/2016

Air quality 2015: Nitrogen dioxide pollution still too heavy

Verkehrslichter in der Stadt

Higher ozone levels for the first time in years; much lower particulate levels than 2014 read more

Press release from 22.01.2016 | No. 02/2016

Plant protection: Less is best and lower-risk

a hand protects crops on a field

In its 5-point programme of sustainable plant protection the German Environment Agency (UBA) urges rethinking plant protection in agricultural practice. read more

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