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  • Press release 41/2023 from 10.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.11.2023

    Antibiotic resistance: Study shows high pressure to take action

     a lot of pills in different colours

    … global antibiotic production will now be presented at a press conference on Friday (10/11/2023). “Our findings reveal an urgent need for action that can no longer be … all three aspects - economic, social and ecological.” Press release No. 41/2023 | 10.11.2023 As the nationwide lead negotiator for the AOK's pharmaceutical discount …

  • Press release 18/2023 from 09.06.2023 | Last changed: 13.06.2023

    German bathing water quality remains at a high level

    Children jump in a lake.

    … Water Directive. "With these results, German bathing waters rank among the top 10 in Europe. So there is nothing standing in the way of taking a dip in the cool … Water Directive. "With these results, German bathing waters rank among the top 10 in Europe. So there is nothing standing in the way of taking a dip in the cool …

  • Press release 21/2023 from 22.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Better recycling of boats

    Ein Motorboot fährt über einen See.

    … In Germany, there are about 480,000 recreational boats, one million canoes, 10,000 motor gliders and gliders, and 8,000 motorised light aircraft that are … craft … In Germany, there are about 480,000 recreational boats, one million canoes, 10,000 motor gliders and gliders, and 8,000 motorised light aircraft that are …

  • Press release 60/2020 from 03.12.2020 | Last changed: 08.12.2020

    Fireworks produce 2,050 tonnes of particulate matter per year

    Kleine Böller auf der Straße.

    … of fireworks. Fireworks therefore account for almost one percent of total annual PM10 emissions and almost two percent of total annual PM2.5 emissions. This new … of fireworks. Fireworks therefore account for almost one percent of total annual PM10 emissions and almost two percent of total annual PM2.5 emissions. This new …

  • Press release 11/2023 from 15.03.2023 | Last changed: 22.03.2023

    UBA forecast: 2022 greenhouse gas emissions down by 1.9 percent

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … Change Act, emissions in the energy sector increased significantly to a level 10.7 million tonnes higher than in 2021 (around 256 million tonnes CO₂ equivalents). … this purpose.” The energy sector recorded yet another increase in GHG emissions – 10.7 million tonnes (+4.4%). The use of hard coal and lignite for the generation of …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Transport

    Traffic jam

    … for example, caused around one billion euros in 2002 and 0.3 billion euros in 2013. Floods can lead to flooding and undermining of transport infrastructure and … for example, caused around one billion euros in 2002 and 0.3 billion euros in 2013. Floods can lead to flooding and undermining of transport infrastructure and …

  • Press release 45/2022 from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 14.10.2022

    E-Waste Day: a plea for proper disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

    old electrical appliances, such as PC, computer screen and laptop

    … EU minimum recovery rate requirement of 65 percent. Press release No. 45/2022 | 14.10.2022 The correct disposal and return of old appliances became even easier for … and recycled. International E-Waste Day ( #ewasteday ) was launched by the WEEE Forum, an international initiative, to raise awareness of the issue and the problems …

  • Press release 55/2014 from 05.12.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Start of International Year of Soils 2015

    a plant growing on a very dry soil

    … of Soils 2015 International treaties must ensure better protection of soils Some 10 million hectares of soil are lost worldwide every year. Source: CC Vision The … of action 'protection and rehabilitation of agricultural soils'. The Global Soil Forum of the IASS Potsdam is working together with international partner …

  • Press release 34/2014 from 16.08.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2024

    Same performance at less cost

    a woman is cleaning a carpet with a vacuum cleaner

    … then feature only Classes A+++ to D. Further information: Regulation (EU) No. 666/2013 with regard to ecodesign requirements for vacuum cleaners (an implementing measure under the EC Ecodesign Directive) and Regulation (EU) No. 665/2013 with regard to energy labelling of vacuum cleaners were adopted in 2013. They are based on a scientific study and a decision-making/consultation …

  • Press release 4/2017 from 31.01.2017 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

    Air quality 2016: Nitrogen dioxide still the top pollutant

    traffic jam in the city

    … major thoroughfares. There has been only a slight decline in this trend since 2010. In contrast, there has been good progress made in particulate pollution: 2016 is … major thoroughfares. There has been only a slight decline in this trend since 2010. In contrast, there has been good progress made in particulate pollution: 2016 is …