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  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population-weighted particulate matter exposure (PM2.5

    A bar-chart shows the population-weighted annual average PM2.5 exposure for Germany from 2010 to 2023. The exposure decreased significantly by 54 % from 2010 to 2023.

    … To assess the health risks associated with fine particulate matter, it is essential to determine the population’s exposure to PM2.5 in Germany and evaluate it … sector. … To assess the health risks associated with fine particulate matter, it is essential to determine the population’s exposure to PM2.5 in Germany and evaluate it …

  • DzU article from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Indicator: Bathing water quality

    A graph shows good and sufficient bathing water quality levels for coastal and inland waters (1992 to 2024). Bathing water quality increased significantly, especially in the 1990s. The target value of 100 % bathing waters with at least sufficient quality was almost reached in 2015 and has been constantly at a high level since then.

    … in the EU were supposed to be of at least sufficient quality by 2015. 97.8 % of inland bathing waters had excellent water quality in 2024. With that the target has … 99.6 % of the bathing waters met the requirements in 2024. About 91 % of inland waters and a good 88 % of coastal bathing waters had excellent water quality in … waste water overflow from sewage treatment plants or runoff from agricultural land. Another problem arises as a result of high temperatures and high nutrient …

  • News from 18.11.2015 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Mixed picture of the state of the environment in Germany

    Two engineers discussing in an extensive photovoltaic installation

    … In the future, slurry must be used more efficiently and mixed more quickly into the soil. It is also important to in-crease the distance between bodies of water and agricultural land in order to decrease the input of nutrients from fields to rivers and lakes.  … as possible and subject them to high-quality recycling. It would be better to avoid the generation of waste in the first place. Devices must be designed in such a …

  • DzU article from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 18.07.2025

    Indicator: Commitment to environmental protection

    A graph shows the percentage of the population actively involved in environmental protection and nature conservation or who could imagine becoming involved. In 2024 only the current involvement was surveyed (same as in 2022 and 2020) which was at 15 percent.

    … the same as in 2022 (28 %). A high level of environmental awareness is not only essential for a sustainable way of living. It is also an important driver for robust … the same as in 2022 (28 %). A high level of environmental awareness is not only essential for a sustainable way of living. It is also an important driver for robust …