… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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. …

… 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, …

… 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 …

… than the “coffee to go” in a disposable cup. In Germany, the number of cups that are used before frequently being carelessly discarded doesn’t just seem huge, it is huge. Read this edition of our … material How can more than a million tonnes of sand and gravel which arise when drilling a railway tunnel be turned into a useful construction material rather …

… harder to treat, a serious risk to our health arises. Exactly this can happen when bacteria come into contact with antibiotic residues in soils, groundwater, … health care measures for farm animals. Because veterinary medicinal products that are not administered won’t harm the environment. Press release Veterinary … Page number 32 Year of publication 2018 What exactly … ... is a former trainee doing as a UBA training manager today? Manuela Metting at the specialist library for …

… of the agency. Find out more in the “UBA news” section. Another development that affected the whole of Germany on 1st January was the introduction of the … They expect policy makers to do more for the climate and environment and to be mindful of social justice. They also perceive potential in each and every person to … been excessive for 20 years The agriculture sector has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to reducing its nitrogen inputs, say the latest nitrogen soil surface …

… & legislation New Publications Dear reader,  Germany has accomplished quite a bit when it comes to protecting the climate – something which unfortunately cannot be … in subsidies per year. Read more on the topic in this issue.  Another problem is that the air in urban areas continues to be heavily polluted due to the excessive … nitrogen dioxide or ozone pollution is in the air? Should you be concerned about doing physical exercise outdoors or is it better to put it off until another day? …