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  • Press release 37/2018 from 20.11.2018 | Last changed: 20.11.2018

    High costs when environmental protection is neglected

    Feuerwehr hilft bei Überschwemmung.

    … The cost readjustments claim that one tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, for example, incurs environmental costs of about 180 euros. When annualized for … and 7.29 billion euros for nitrous oxides. Ms Krautzberger said: "These examples demonstrate the immense scale of the damage which is caused by …

  • News from 03.04.2018 | Last changed: 05.10.2018

    EU Stakeholders discuss requirements for water reuse

    irrigation of a field

    … will pay due attention to the existing legislation relevant to water reuse, as for example requirements set by the EU Water Framework Directive and Groundwater … Pharmaceuticals. Mrs Doeser emphasised that the proposal aims to optimise existing practices of water reuse and to enhance their sustainability.   Manuela Helmecke … Mrs Rebelo, a multi barrier approach is most suitable for minimizing those risks. Examples of efficient barriers are ambitous quality standards, requiremens for water …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    IG-I-1: Heat-related decrease in efficiency

    The picture shows a woman wearing a blouse and a blazer, sitting in an office in front of a laptop. In her left hand she is holding an open water bottle while wiping sweat off her brow with her right hand. The woman’s eyes are closed and her facial expression suggests exhaustion.

    … total 5 billion Euros. In addition, the estimate also included indirect damage, for example, caused by missing, delayed or poor-quality preliminary work in a value of … stipulate various requirements to be met in order to maintain employees’ good health and thus their efficiency while working indoors even while external air …

  • Press release 22/2022 from 27.04.2022 | Last changed: 15.06.2022

    Parts of the European population have alarmingly high levels of pollutant exposure

    Blutabnahme mit einer Spritze

    … and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), which can be used to coat pans, for example, are also present in human blood in quantities that are in some cases too … HBM4EU demonstrates that human biomonitoring has established itself as a very good tool for measuring exposure to pollutants. The results of HBM4EU have laid the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-5: Damaged timber – extent of random use

    The picture shows a dense spruce forest. Several trees are dead, and in the foreground there is deadwood lying on the forest floor.

    … timber – left standing or lying, thus losing its bark – as it is usually of limited practical use. On the other hand, leaving some dead timber in the forest is … in the aftermath of storms. As mentioned above, in the late winter of 1990 for example, hurricanes Vivian and Wiebke resulted in extensive restoration work … timber – left standing or lying, thus losing its bark – as it is usually of limited practical use. On the other hand, leaving some dead timber in the forest is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-3: Priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood control

    The picture shows the oxbow lake of a river with unfortified banks lined with meadows and tree clusters.

    … utilisation incompatible with this objective are precluded in this area. So far the practice of designating priority areas has been generally heterogeneous among … from floodwater by dykes. In the region of Oberes Elbtal-Osterzgebirge, for example, a new methodology was developed for designating priority and restricted …

  • Press release 35/2022 from 31.08.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    German Environment Agency assisting Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with research on causes of the Oder River crisis

    The river Elbe in the foreground with trees on the bank and blue sky.

    … working group, says: "The atmosphere in the group is collegial. We have good discussions about the research results from both countries. The whole thing is … Based on the available data, the UBA considers an acute risk to human health, for example when bathing, to be very unlikely. Experts from the federal and state …

  • Press release 49/2024 from 11.12.2024 | Last changed: 04.08.2025

    Interdisciplinary planning competition for new German Environment Agency building in Bad Elster

    fotorealistische Darstellung eines quadratischen Gebäudes mit Flachdach und Fassade aus Holz, Glas und Fassadenbegrünung, über dem Haupteingang steht "Umweltbundesamt Bad Elster"

    … is to keep the scientific basis and standards for a safe drinking water supply and good water quality up to date and develop them further. In view of the increased … building on a different site is planned, as this represents the most economical and practical solution according to the preliminary investigations carried out. This is …

  • Press release 28/2025 from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    Boom despite crisis: German GreenTech sector continues on growth trajectory

    Two people standing on a wind turbine.

    … crisis: German GreenTech sector continues on growth trajectory Environmental goods and services present economic opportunities in times of crisis The German … could grow by an additional 30 percent if climate neutrality and circular economy practices become established. If this potential is specifically fostered, it creates …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-5: International finance for climate adaptation (from budgetary funds)

    … (NDC) under the Paris Climate Agreement. This assistance is provided, for example, via the NDC partnership. In 2021, 88 % of the German contribution to … the cultivation of more drought-tolerant crops, the introduction of sustainable practices in fisheries or measures concerned with malaria control. The sum total …