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  • Publication from 15.10.2018

    Data on the Environment 2011

    … edition Man has used land for agriculture for thousands of years. Now as before far more than one million people work in agriculture in Germany. Agriculture serves, first of all, to feed the …

  • Publication from 17.02.2020

    Data on the Environment 2015

    Cover Data on the Environment 2015

    … of climate protection. A look at air pollution control and water protection shows that while harmful emissions to the environment are decreasing in many areas, this …

  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Primary energy consumption

    A graph shows primary energy consumption between 1990 and 2024 as well as the target value for 2030. Until 2008, the value fluctuated around 14,500 Petajoules, but has fallen considerably since then.

    … The ‘Greenhouse Gas Projections 2025’ by the German Environment Agency indicate that the measures taken so far will likely be insufficient to achieve this target … the ‘primary energy consumption’ indicator is subject to a method-related bias: When the share of renewables increases, primary energy consumption decreases, even … an economy. Assessing the development In 2024, Germany consumed approximately 29 % less primary energy than in 1990. In 2006, consumption was still almost as high as …

  • Newsletter from 28.06.2017 | Last changed: 28.06.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2017

    … above the Euro 6 limit. Source: Stefan Redel / Fotolia.com Diesel cars that meet the current Euro 6 European emission standard emit – under real operating … Agency.  read more (in German) Video clip: Traffic in urban areas Cleaner air, less noise and more space and green in urban areas – this is only possible with … seven recommendations of the European environment agencies. "Mobile" chemicals - when filters become useless The German Environment Agency wants better protection of …

  • Newsletter from 17.02.2017 | Last changed: 23.02.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2017

    … topic of subsidies. Subsidized diesel for automobiles is one of the main reasons that the limit value for nitrogen dioxide is exceeded at more than half of the … for a sustainable policy. Source: PhotoSG / Fotolia.com Taxpayers pay threefold when it comes to environmentally harmful subsidies: once for the subsidies … one end-of-the-month bill for all trips taken? Does that work? The ecologically minded motor club Verkehrsclub Germany (VCD) has identified integrated – multimodal …

  • Newsletter from 09.08.2017 | Last changed: 09.08.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2017

    … thirst with healthy, eco-friendly, and inexpensive tap water. To ensure it stays that way, UBA is drawing attention to a pressing problem – the contamination of our … Excessive application of slurry, manure etc. could make water more expensive When more fertiliser is applied than plants and soil can absorb: groundwater … data in the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register provides this information and more. read more (in German)   New data on transfrontier shipment of wastes Current …

  • Newsletter from 01.11.2019 | Last changed: 01.11.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2019

    … every station. Depending on the data reported, the app issues health advice about doing outdoor activities. Users can choose to receive warning alerts when air quality is poor. Together with the launch of the app, UBA has upgraded its … has now been published.  read more (in German) KRU recommends substitution rate as yardstick for the success of recycling Recycling quotas only reveal the proportion …

  • Newsletter from 14.04.2021 | Last changed: 14.04.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2021

    … Only seven percent of the rivers are in a good ecological condition. This means that the target of the ⁠Water Framework Directive⁠ has been missed by a considerable … products to be repaired more easily. read more (in German) ‘Less is more - also when it comes to spring cleaning’. Various substances from cleaning agents are … for construction products. This will be framed by an overview of the policy framework, the state harmonisation at EU level and stakeholder views on the need for such …

  • Newsletter from 25.04.2019 | Last changed: 25.04.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2019

    … and the environment. Join the LassMaMachen Challenge and show us what you are doing in your everyday life. As well as a better future for us all, you can also win … possible solutions in Germany’s circular economy. Emissionshandel: Deutsche Anlagen mindern 2018 um 3,5 Prozent Im Jahr 2018 emittierten die rund 1.875 stationären … influence purchase decisions. read more (in German) Spare parts from the 3D printer When electrical appliances break, they are often disposed of instead of repaired. …

  • Newsletter from 06.08.2019 | Last changed: 06.08.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2019

    … as well. Recently, numerous reports have been published which unanimously conclude that CO2 pricing should be a key instrument of climate change policy and that rapid … to adapt, and establishing an attractive and cost-effective bus and rail network, also in rural areas. This prevents social hardship and reinforces the climate … is made from recycled paper. In this respect, recycled paper is by far the best when it comes to protecting the environment, the climate and resources. After all, …

  • Newsletter from 13.12.2017 | Last changed: 20.12.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2017

    … consumption Getting a free ticket from the local public transport operators when you move house, or watching the animated polar bear on a melting ice floe on … Whether it is creating an office roof garden, removing paving stones from a school yard or building a solar protection system for the playground – with the motto of … eastern and western Germany, provide municipalities with the opportunity to network, obtain practical assistance and develop specific ideas for action surrounding …