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  • Press release 34/2020 from 29.07.2020 | Last changed: 03.08.2020

    Renewable energy in Germany continues growth trend

    Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Dach des Umweltbundesamtes in Dessau-Roßlau

    … billion kilowatt hours). This was due to a strong increase in the number of new PV systems in the previous year and persistently sunny weather - especially in April and May. In the first half of 2020, the installed capacity of photovoltaic systems rose by 2,245 megawatts in a similar order of magnitude to the previous …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-3: Cooling degree days

    The picture shows the glass frontage of a house reflecting the sun. Some of the windows are part-shaded by means of external roller shutters.

    … on buildings as well as external shading, anti-sun glass and passive cooling systems (cf. Indicators BAU-R-2 and BAU-R-3 ). If supported by preventative urban … on buildings as well as external shading, anti-sun glass and passive cooling systems (cf. Indicators BAU-R-2 and BAU-R-3 ). If supported by preventative urban …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … This includes for instance the building of dykes, the maintenance of dune systems, shore protection structures, groynes or barrages. On declining sandy … This includes for instance the building of dykes, the maintenance of dune systems, shore protection structures, groynes or barrages. On declining sandy …

  • Press release 42/2019 from 06.11.2019 | Last changed: 26.11.2019

    UBA presents concept for environmentally acceptable aviation

    passenger plane

    … at present. A further proposal is to reform distance classes and to establish a system more in line with the "user pays" principle. If air fare tax were graduated … emissions at cruising altitude must also be included in the emissions trading system. Direct CO2 emissions of aircraft can be reduced to zero with Power-to-Liquid … and climate." Low-polluting aviation considers both climate change mitigation and systematic noise mitigation in particular. UBA proposes a combination of …

  • Press release 36/2015 from 12.10.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Progress of environmental protection in agriculture too slow

    tractors on a field

    … The washwater can transport pesticide residues from the farm into sewage systems, which then are not adequately degraded at wastewater treatment facilities. … permit will in future justifiably be required to install exhaust air cleaning systems. The UBA recommends introducing a similar requirement for cattle sheds. Soil …

  • Press release 16/2017 from 25.04.2017 | Last changed: 31.05.2017

    Nitrogen pollution from diesel-fuelled cars even higher than suspected

    smog of a car

    … publication "Handbook Emission Factors for Road Traffic (HBEFA)“ which features a systematic calculation of the impact of this bad state of affairs. It illustrates … (HBEFA) was first published in 1995 and has been updated on a regular basis with financial support from public authorities in Germany, France, Norway, Austria, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-6 + 7: Endangered spruce stands and spruce bark beetle

    … healthy, vigorous trees. FW-I-6: Endangered spruce stands Source: TI für Waldökosysteme (modelling with PHENIPS/ national forest inventory 2012) FW-I-7: Volume of … It is true to say, however, that spruce trees – owing to their mostly shallow root system – are vulnerable to storms and droughts. Hence, there were early indications … It is true to say, however, that spruce trees – owing to their mostly shallow root system – are vulnerable to storms and droughts. Hence, there were early indications …

  • News from 04.09.2020 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    Pesticides in Europe's waters – data assessment

    a man is taking a water sampling

    … of quantification of 180 pesticides included in WISE database (Water Information System for Europe) of the European Environment Agency (EEA) from 2007 to 2017. What …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-2: Usage of warning and information services

    The picture shows a hand holding a smartphone. The smartphone screen is blue and shows the logo of DWD’s WarnWetter App. In the picture’s background, the black clouds of a thunderous sky are visible.

    … be disseminated more and more widely. There are various warning and information systems available at Federal level regarding the risks or stress situations which … be disseminated more and more widely. There are various warning and information systems available at Federal level regarding the risks or stress situations which …