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  • Publication from 31.01.2018

    Umwelt- und Aufenthaltsqualität in urbanen Quartieren

    Cover der Fachbroschüre Umwelt- und Aufenthaltsqualität in urbanen Quartieren - Empfehlungen zum Umgang mit Dichte und Nutzungsmischung

    … zugleich aber auch umweltfreundlichen Stadt schrittweise in die Realität umzusetzen. Ziel muss es sein, unsere Städte in jeder Hinsicht zu durchmischen. Auf der … zusammen. Download Series brochure / flyer Number of pages 20 Year of publication January 2018 Author(s) Stefan Frerichs, Christoph Küpper, Bernd Noky, … Language German Publisher Umweltbundesamt Additional information PDF is accessible File size 14.21 MB Print version not available Tags land use urban development urban …

  • Press release 05/2014 from 29.01.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Putting power gluttons on a diet

    smartphones

    … stay plugged in unnecessarily Source: Tolola / iStock / Thinkstock The average household of two can save 250 euros through more economical use of energy. A new … by BMUB and online electricity use check Order free energy-saving kits for schools Publications Energiesparen im Haushalt All press releases Tags energy saving … The …

  • Press release 54/2020 from 17.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.11.2020

    Coronavirus in schools: Air purifiers alone are not enough – room ventilation is still key

    Schülerinnen und Schüler melden sich.

    … at schools Pupils in an elementary school. Source: iStockphoto / Wavebreakmedia The use of mobile air purifiers alone is no substitute for adequate ventilation in … of outside air. Therefore, every ventilation possibility should continue to be used even when using air purifiers. The IRK states that rooms in which there is no …

  • DzU article from 22.12.2025 | Last changed: 22.12.2025

    Indicator: National Welfare Index

    A graph shows the national welfare index (NWI) and gross domestic product (2000 = 100) for the years between 1991 and 2024. Since 2000, the NWI has increased by 10.7 percent, while GDP rose by 27.4 percent.

    … into account distribution of income and does not incorporate voluntary work and housework. Furthermore, it does not include costs through damage to the environment. … the Research Institute of the Protestant Study Community (FEST) website the latest publications can be found. Related contents Indikator: Umweltkosten von Energie und …

  • Press release 44/2013 from 11.11.2013 | Last changed: 10.12.2013

    Bundespreis Ecodesign prize is awarded

    Trophies with the logo of the Bundespreis Ecodesign an the names of the winners standing on a table

    … the second annual Bundespreis Ecodesign prize today. The 12 prize winners were publicly announced and celebrated at the awards ceremony which was held at the … of more than seven billion and greater consumer demand it has become a challenge to use our resources more consciously. Sustainable consumption may help in this regard. …

  • Press release 19/2019 from 06.06.2019 | Last changed: 16.08.2019

    Plastics in the environment

    Plastic waste on a beach.

    … and what measures can be taken to reduce plastic pollution in Germany? A new publication by the German Environment Agency (UBA) provides an update on plastics in … too. Last but not least, plastic is increasingly entering the environment because people carelessly litter it with items such as coffee cups, cigarette butts or …

  • Press release 12/2024 from 22.03.2024 | Last changed: 25.03.2024

    Water body of the year 2024 – Shallow coastal waters of the Baltic Sea

    Braunalge unter Wasser.

    … and other pressures. In order to achieve such a status, the impact of various uses such as shipping, tourism and coastal agriculture must be further reduced. This … the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive for the waters of the Baltic Sea. The public can comment on the draft status assessment until 15 April 2024: …

  • News from 26.02.2021 | Last changed: 07.04.2021

    Video lecture series on climate change and health

    A sweaty man sits in his office in a shirt and tie, wiping his brow.

    … in the health professions and other interested parties. It is part of a project focused on climate change and health in the context of education for transformative … mitigation and adaptation. Associated content Links Lectures in video format or pdf file More about the project (in German) All news Related contents Klimawandel und Gesundheit Related publications Climate change and health: Tips on coping with hot weather and heat …

  • Press release 44/2015 from 03.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Ten million hectares of arable land worldwide are 'lost' every year

    very dry soil

    … has significantly less humus and nutrients than 25 years ago and can no longer be used as cropland. The main reasons: land reclamation by deforestation, slash and … thematic page: Soil / Agriculture GIZ website: Initiative “Boden- Grund zum Leben” Publications Stark gefährdet – der Boden unter unseren Füßen Bodenzustand in …

  • Press release 40/2014 from 16.09.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Saving water: wise, overdone or practiced too excessively?

    dripping shower head

    … water has dropped by 23 litres to only 121 litres per capita/day today. Germany now uses only 2.7 per cent of its available drinking water resources. There are … once a day means savings of some €180 per person and year. Associated content Publications Wassersparen in Privathaushalten: sinnvoll, ausgereizt, übertrieben? …

  • Press release 43/2020 from 21.09.2020 | Last changed: 25.09.2020

    30 years of unified Germany: a plus for the environment too

    Der Brocken im Nebel

    … – climate change remains greatest challenge The Brocken peak in the Harz, once used for espionage purposes, now lies in the Harz National Park. Source: ohenze / … climate protection was not an issue that was as important to politicians and the public as it is today. Electricity and heat in both East and West were largely …

  • Press release 17 from 28.04.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Too much noise: One in every eight children shows signs of impaired hearing

    a young boy with headphones

    … Day 2015: Noise protection from the very start Noise is not only annoying, it can cause health problems, especially in children and young people Source: a.k. / … particular with information about noise and its effects. UBA has a new interactive publication for pupils in the third and fourth class (title: Akustik & Lärm), …