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  • Press release 33/2016 from 30.10.2016 | Last changed: 30.01.2017

    Sandoz chemical spill, 30 years onward: Salmon have returned to the Rhine

    Ein breiter, ruhiger Fluss. Rechts und links viel grüne Natur mit Bäumen.

    … example the stricter regulation of fertilizer use.” Press release No. 33/2016 | 30.10.2016 The results of chemical testing of rivers show two disparate pictures: 86% … Sandoz Swiss chemical manufacturing company on the night of 31 October 1986, some 10 tonnes of highly toxic pesticides were washed into the Upper Rhine with the fire …

  • Press release 01/2024 from 04.01.2024 | Last changed: 08.01.2024

    New record revenue in emissions trading: More than 18 billion euros for climate protection

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks an einem Gewässer

    … the nEHS, revenue increased by 67 per cent compared to the previous year to around 10.7 billion euros (2022: 6.4 billion euros). “Carbon pricing via emissions trading … Exchange (EEX) in Leipzig. The total revenue from the nEHS thus totalled more than 10.7 billion euros in 2023. Of these, around 349 million allowances for 2023 and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Coastal and marine protection

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wild sea with waves crashing over projecting posts. The sky is tinged with orange and covered in dark clouds. Here and there rays of sunshine are breaking through the cloud cover.

    … a safety margin of 0.5 metres. It is possible to offset a sea level rise of up to 1.0 metre by broadening the dyke crest and constructing a more gradual outer slope; … a safety margin of 0.5 metres. It is possible to offset a sea level rise of up to 1.0 metre by broadening the dyke crest and constructing a more gradual outer slope; …

  • Press release 14/2025 from 11.04.2025 | Last changed: 15.04.2025

    Environmental pollutants: How exposed are children and young people?

    Blutabnahme mit einer Spritze

    … of this age group in Germany. In total, data will be collected for PARC from over 10,000 people throughout Europe. The aim of the study is to find out how high the … urine, blood, hair and drinking water samples are taken and analysed for around 100 environmental pollutants (e.g. heavy metals, plasticisers and⁠ pesticides⁠). In …

  • News from 12.10.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    New Global Framework on Chemicals adopted

    The 5th International Conference on Chemicals Management took place from 25 to 29 September 2023

    … ministers and delegation leaders committed to the implementation of the GFC. 12.10.2023 Following a week of intense negotiations, ICCM5 ended a day late on 30 …

  • 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.

    … There is something for all ages at the various stands and hands-on activities from 10:00 until 17:00. There will also be a musical, cultural and culinary programme. … here. The anniversary celebration takes place on the 15/06/2024 between the hours 10:00 - 17:00 at the headquarters in Dessau-Roßlau. Admission is free. Pre-booking …

  • Press release 04/2016 from 03.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Sharp decrease of climate gases in Germany in 2014

    Eine Solaranlage auf freien Feld, im Hintergrund drehen sich Windkrafträder

    … CO 2 equivalents, which represents a reduction of 43.3 million tonnes compared to 2013. The greatest reduction was achieved in electric power generation (20.9 million …