… from renewable energies increased by nine per cent compared to the same period last year. However, capacity expansion must be further accelerated to meet climate and … an increase of about nine percent compared to the same period in the previous year (135 TWh). Two factors played a decisive role in this. Firstly, windy winter … led to an increase of 13 per cent compared to the same period of the previous year, despite the lack of sunshine. In the hydropower sector, rainy ⁠weather⁠ led to …

… on March 22, the German Environment Agency (UBA) has chosen the water type of the year 2017: the deep, big, lime-deficient highland area lake. This is good news in … Links Webpage: Water body type 2017 (in German) Maps of water body types of the year (in German) Publications Flyer Gewässertyp des Jahres 2017 Plakat Gewässertyp … on March 22, the German Environment Agency (UBA) has chosen the water type of the year 2017: the deep, big, lime-deficient highland area lake. This is good news in …

… awareness of the damaging influence of pollution has grown over the past 20 years. These are the findings of a detailed analysis of the Environmental Awareness … Germany on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment and UBA for over 25 years. The main topics of the study are climate action and socio-ecological … awareness of the damaging influence of pollution has grown over the past 20 years. These are the findings of a detailed analysis of the Environmental Awareness …

… of a decision which the EU Commission had already reached on 27 January of this year. Antifouling substances inhibit the growth (fouling) of single-celled … taking these products to recycling centres or other problem substance collection points. Consumers can look up whether an antifouling product contains Cybutryn on …

… play a key role in the future, greenhouse gas-neutral heating of buildings. Last year, every fourth new heating system was a heat pump. Nevertheless, there are still … play a key role in the future, greenhouse gas-neutral heating of buildings. Last year, every fourth new heating system was a heat pump. Nevertheless, there are still … play a key role in the future, greenhouse gas-neutral heating of buildings. Last year, every fourth new heating system in Germany was already a heat pump. …

… Ministry for Environment and the German Environment Agency are honouring this year's winners of the German Ecodesign Award in Berlin today. The prizes of the 2017 … gratifying to distinguish two outstanding products in the Service category this year. Besides sustainable design of products, the well thought out service solutions provide a crucial starting point for resource-efficient, sustainable consumption.” Some 200 guests from …

… of over 400 submissions. In addition to a special prize for "Timeless Design", this year's prizes go mainly to innovations in the areas of material savings and … Environment (⁠ BMUV ⁠): “In 2024, the German Ecodesign Award – in its thirteenth year – exceeded the threshold of 400 submissions for the first time. This shows very … principles. Due to its visionary design, which is still valid after more than 160 years, the coffee house chair was awarded the Special "Timeless Design" award.   …

… are lacking. Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency (UBA), points out: "In the field of fibre-reinforced composites, concepts for reprocessing … are lacking. Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency (UBA), points out: "In the field of fibre-reinforced composites, concepts for reprocessing …

… harmful subsidies. "The state provides 50 billion euros of funding every year for measures some of which are doing great harm to the environment. … harmful subsidies in the transport sector have been the main culprits for years. Those subsidies amounted to 28 billion euros in 2012, and it is preventing … harmful subsidies in the transport sector have been the main culprits for years. Those subsidies amounted to 28 billion euros in 2012, and it is preventing …

… Water body of the year 2024 – Shallow coastal waters of the Baltic Sea Popular … Kartendienst zum Gewässertyp des Jahres Website for the water body of the year 50 years of HELCOM 50 years UBA Publications Faltblatt Gewässertyp des Jahres 2024 Poster Gewässertyp des …

… sunlight and thus help to regulate the earth's temperature. The motto of this year's World Water Day on 22 March is therefore “Glacier Preservation”. The German … by around 375 metres – this corresponds to an average retreat of 5.6 metres per year.   From glacier to gravel-dominated lowland stream – water body type of the year 2025 Glaciers have shaped our landscapes over thousands of years. Many rivers and streams were created after the last ice age by the melting of …

… groundwater, while eleven million tonnes of food are discarded and wasted every year. The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) and the Federal … groundwater, while eleven million tonnes of food are discarded and wasted every year. The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) and the Federal … groundwater, while eleven million tonnes of food are discarded and wasted every year. … More ecofriendliness in food sector necessary …