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  • Press release 06/2019 from 13.03.2019 | Last changed: 27.03.2019

    Launch of online portal for climate-friendly refrigeration

    indoor sight of a supermarket

    … fluorocarbon. Source: Bernard Bailly / Fotolia.com Many fluorinated refrigerants cause great damage to the climate and also drive the greenhouse effect. Natural … gases which play a major role in the warming of the atmosphere. They are used as coolants in many air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and some are …

  • Press release 22/2019 from 17.06.2019 | Last changed: 03.07.2019

    2018 data on air quality: 57 cities exceed the NO2 limit value

    city center of Munich, in the background the Alps

    … The measurement data for the 2018 nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels in Germany is now public, according to which 57 cities still exceeded the air quality limit value of … A special focus should be placed on the emissions from wood-burning in private households and the emissions caused by abrasion from brakes, clutch disks and tyres. …

  • Press release 15/2019 from 28.05.2019 | Last changed: 05.06.2019

    Environmental Awareness Study 2018

    Titelbild der Umweltbewusstseinsstudie 2018

    … and climate protection have become considerably more important among the public in recent years. These are the findings of the environmental awareness survey … doing enough, compared to 34% in the survey two years ago. This year's survey focused on the three key areas "energy", "agriculture", and "transport": Energy: There …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Transport

    Traffic jam

    … planning.  This allows companies to reschedule their transports in time or to use smaller ships with less draught. If necessary, shipping companies have to adapt … ervices for transport and infrastructure KLIWAS BMVI Network of experts Related publications Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany (Summary) Tags …

  • Press release 34/2021 from 26.08.2021 | Last changed: 29.09.2021

    Structural change in the central German coal-mining district – establishment of environmental information centre in Merseburg

    Binärcode

    … innovative portal. Artificial intelligence methods, among others, will also be used in the evaluation of data. We will create attractive jobs in Merseburg in the … the state of nature and the environment is no longer collected exclusively by the public sector. Private households, individuals or companies also consciously or …

  • Press release 04/2022 from 18.01.2022 | Last changed: 27.01.2022

    Blauer Kompass contest launches first round as a new federal prize

    Der Bundespreis Blauer Kompass hat eine blaue Kompassnadel als Logo

    … addition to prize money, the winners will receive support with nationwide press and public relations work. The goal is clear: we recommend that others follow suit!” … concepts for dealing with new pathogens and invasive species, the climate-adapted use of pesticides, restored moors and forests or nature-based measures for heavy …

  • Press release 14/2022 from 10.03.2022 | Last changed: 17.03.2022

    Economizing during the energy crisis

    Eine Gasflamme

    … President Dirk Messner said: “The best kind of energy is the kind that doesn’t get used in the first place, something which has always been true and has become even … der Verbraucherzentrale „Deutschland macht’s effizient“ – Energiespar-Informationen Publications Klimaschutz durch Tempolimit Documents Energiesparpotenziale in …

  • News from 08.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it

    The Welt im Reagenzglas  (The world in a test tube)

    … at global level. 08.09.2023 The debate about saving the planet is often mainly focused on the urgency to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The two other emergencies of the triple planetary crisis - biodiversity loss and pollution - get far less public and media attention. Yet they are equally urgent and must be solved together. … Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The ICCM5 is an opportunity to raise the profile of chemicals issues and put them higher on the political agenda. The future of …

  • Press release 28/2020 from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 10.07.2020

    PFAS excessively high in blood of children and adolescents in Germany

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … exceed HBM I value for PFOA – UBA working to enact EU-wide restriction on their use Anti-stick coating on pans often contains PFAS. Source: romingo.de - Romy … on this problematic group of substances in the current issue of the What Matters publication. It is available for download here (German) . Associated content PFAS - …

  • Press release 17/2024 from 17.04.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2024

    The German Environment Agency celebrates its 50-year anniversary

    Grafik mit dem Jubiläumslogo des Umweltbundesamtes. Eine 50 mit dem Symbol des Blauen Engels. Auf der Grafik stehen alle wichtigen Daten zum Jubiläumsfest am 15.06.2024 in Dessau-Roßlau für alle interessierten Bürgerinnen und Bürger.

    … initially took root within the Federal Ministry. Shortly thereafter, the Federal Republic of Germany became the first European country to establish a scientific … this the UBA collects comprehensive data on the state of the environment and uses this knowledge to advise the whole federal government. It conducts research in …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Tourism

    Beach chairs at the Baltic Sea

    … measure to adapt to climate change. In addition, various strategies are used to extend the duration of snow cover on ski slopes. For example, their useful … Field of Action Tourism Related contents Risiken und Anpassungspotential Related publications Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany (Summary) Tags …