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  • Press release 24/2019 from 19.06.2019 | Last changed: 23.10.2019

    Healthy all summer long

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … most wonderful time of the year for many people. However, the recent hot summer of 2018 showed that good health is as important as fun and relaxation. A new … most wonderful time of the year for many people. However, the recent hot summer of 2018 showed that good health is as important as fun and relaxation. A new … most wonderful time of the year for many people. However, the recent hot summer of 2018 showed that good health is as important as fun and relaxation. A new …

  • Press release 02/2018 from 22.01.2018 | Last changed: 14.02.2018

    EU identifies Bisphenol A as a substance of very high concern

    Reagenzkolben mit Flüssigkeit

    … unanimously falling into line with a proposal made by Germany. As of January 2018, Bisphenol A has been placed on what is known as the REACH candidate list, not … Implementation would be a matter for the European legislature. Press release No. 02/2018 | 22.01.2018 Bisphenol A is a raw material for polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins and, …

  • Press release 44/2021 from 28.10.2021 | Last changed: 06.12.2021

    Environmentally Harmful Subsidies: nearly half granted for road traffic and aviation

    Euro bank notes

    … by the German Environment Agency (UBA) on environmentally harmful subsidies in 2018. These subsidies can be abolished at national level. Tax breaks for jet fuel … Almost half of the environmentally harmful subsidies identified by UBA in 2018 were in the transport sector (47 per cent), 39 per cent in energy supply and … of environmentally harmful subsidies is higher than the €65.4 billion estimated for 2018 as a whole, as some environmentally harmful subsidies cannot be quantified and …

  • Press release 40/2020 from 11.09.2020 | Last changed: 08.12.2020

    Current transport policy puts people with low income at a disadvantage

    Ein Fahrradfahrer in einem Stau mit Autos

    … and train also rose more than twice as much as the cost of driving between 2000 and 2018. This further increases the injustice between the modes of transport and … in rural regions. Associated content Preissteigerung im Verkehr zwischen 2000 und 2018 Source: eigene Darstellung nach Destatis (2018) Download image (593.03 kB) Autobesitz nach ökonomischem Status Source: …

  • Press release 46/2019 from 26.11.2019 | Last changed: 09.12.2019

    Blauer Kompass contest goes into next round

    Blaues Logo des Wettbewerbs 2020

    … with the effects of climate change in Germany. The extreme drought and heat of 2018 and 2019 are clear signals that these solutions are needed now more than ever. … 030/780 9665 23 E-mail: blauerkompass [at] uba [dot] de Winners of Blauer Kompass 2018: … /klimafolgen-anpassung/kompetenzzentrum-kompass/wettbewerb-blauer-kompass/wettbewerb-2018   Associated content Links Wettbewerb "Blauer Kompass" 2020 - hier bewerben …

  • Press release 05/2020 from 11.02.2020 | Last changed: 19.02.2020

    Air quality 2019: Trend in NO2 decline continues

    Eine Straße, in der sich Autos stauen.

    … percent of measuring stations located near road traffic, compared to 42 percent in 2018. Nitrogen dioxide pollution overall continues to decline throughout Germany. … percent of measuring stations located near road traffic, compared to 42 percent in 2018. Nitrogen dioxide pollution overall continues to decline throughout Germany. … percent of measuring stations located near road traffic, compared to 42 percent in 2018. Nitrogen dioxide pollution overall continues to decline throughout Germany. … …

  • Press release 07/2025 from 20.02.2025 | Last changed: 24.02.2025

    In 2024, all air quality limits met for the first time

    Stau

    … Download (123.34 kB) Stadtverkehr: Diesel-Autos stoßen das meiste NO2 aus - Anteil 2018 Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (256.74 kB) Download (256.74 kB) …

  • Press release 12/2020 from 16.03.2020 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

    Renewables cover 17.1 percent of gross final energy consumption in Germany in 2019

    Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Dach des Umweltbundesamtes in Dessau-Roßlau

    … in the case of electricity, the share of renewables rose to a record 42.1 percent (2018: 37.8%). Heating sector share grew slightly, while the transport sector … electricity generated from renewable sources rose to a record 42.1 percent in 2019 (2018: 37.8%). At the same time, the expansion of renewable generation capacities is … installed onshore capacity dropped from 4.9 GW in record year 2017, and 2.3 GW in 2018, to just 0.9 GW in 2019. Since 2000, 2008 was the only other year in which …

  • Press release 24/2021 from 28.05.2021 | Last changed: 04.06.2021

    Final data on nitrogen dioxide pollution 2020: downward trend continues

    Stau

    … an annual average. There were 25 cities still exceeding the limit in 2019 and 57 in 2018. Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency (UBA) said, "The air … an annual average. There were 25 cities still exceeding the limit in 2019 and 57 in 2018. Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency (UBA) said, "The air …

  • Press release 43/2018 from 12.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.09.2019

    Higher quality plastics recycling is necessary

    Das Wort Recycling vor schwarzem Hintergrund, darauf auch ausrangierte Kühlaggregate.

    … The German Environment Agency's new magazine focuses on recycling in the 1-2018 issue. Source: Umweltbundesamt / Paul Bulteel www.paulbulteel.eu The rate of … plastic recyclates," said UBA's President Maria Krautzberger. Press release No. 43/2018 | 12.12.2018 Recycling-friendly product design is key: monomaterial products (made of only …

  • Press release 50/2018 from 21.12.2018 | Last changed: 08.01.2019

    Electricity made regionally

    Windpark, Rapsfeld und unbestellter Acker

    … in their region, for example by the nearby wind turbine. Press release No. 50/2018 | 21.12.2018 The guarantee of regional origin which the register provides will realize the … from Renewable Energy Sources (HkRNDV), which entered into force on 21 November 2018. The ordinance establishes the legal basis for the operation of the new …

  • Press release 32/2018 from 25.10.2018 | Last changed: 04.11.2018

    40th anniversary of the Blue Angel

    Cover des Magazins "40 Jahre Blauer Engel"

    … products will also soon be certified with the Blue Angel. Press release No. 32/2018 | 25.10.2018 Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze said: "More and more people are … Siegel führen dürfen. Source: Jubiläumspublikation 40 Jahre Blauer Engel / Stand 2018 Download image (392.54 kB) Für immer mehr Produktgruppen Für immer mehr …