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  • 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.

    … the room and do not replace the necessary supply of outside air. However, there are cases where air purifiers can supplement ventilation in a meaningful way. This is … the room and do not replace the necessary supply of outside air. However, there are cases where air purifiers can supplement ventilation in a meaningful way. This is …

  • Press release 24/2024 from 28.05.2024 | Last changed: 31.05.2024

    German bathing waters rated excellent again

    Children jump in a lake.

    … water quality remains at a high level. This was confirmed by the EU commission’s report on the quality of European bathing water, which was presented in Brussels on … bathing waters in Germany were classified as ‘poor’ in the 2023 season. In 155 cases, bathers were banned from bathing or advised against bathing as a …

  • Press release 26/2025 from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 24.06.2025

    Bathing waters in Germany once again receive top marks

    Zwei Menschen rennen freudig ins Wasser.

    … in previous years. This assessment is supported by the European Commission’s annual report on bathing water quality across Europe, presented in Brussels on 20 June … water, impairing hygienic water quality and leading to swimming bans. In other cases, forecasts and early warning systems indicated a risk of pollution in bathing …

  • Press release 26/2021 from 01.06.2021 | Last changed: 04.06.2021

    Germany's bathing waters: excellent

    Ein Badegewässer

    … data published by the EU Commission on 1 June for the 2020 bathing season. The report confirms the continued good quality of bathing waters in Germany, as in … algae). Poor hygienic quality of water forced closure at 29 sites. In most cases, this was the result of storms and torrential rains causing effluent to run …

  • 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

    … pollutants. Benefits for the participants All participants can receive a results report together with an assessment from an environmental medicine point of view and … also a collective benefit for the other people living in the household (e.g. in the case of drinking water samples). Benefits for the general public The study results …

  • 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

    … reading ability and mental performance, young people in Germany frequently report a ringing in their ears which resembles tinnitus after extreme noise … In the German Environmental Survey one in every twelve children ages 11-14 reported that night-time street traffic noise is an annoyance, and one in every six …

  • Press release 18/2022 from 01.04.2022 | Last changed: 07.04.2022

    Young people care about environment and climate

    junge Frauen am Laptop

    … matter of concern to young people and a source of emotional stress, with 88 percent reporting sadness about manmade environmental degradation. Three quarters are … matter of concern to young people and a source of emotional stress, with 88 percent reporting sadness about manmade environmental degradation. Three quarters are …

  • Press release 23/2025 from 06.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Climate change impacts mental health

    Grafik mit drei diskutierenden Personen auf Stühlen

    … zum mentalen Wohlbefinden bei. Source: Volker Haese / Umweltbundesamt Links Final report of the research project on mental health BMUKN: Information on climate change …

  • Press release 13/2020 from 20.03.2020 | Last changed: 27.03.2020

    UBA names water body type of the year 2020

    Ein kleiner Bachabschnitt fließt durch ein Waldstück

    … "Waters in Germany: Status and Assessment" and "Water Management in Germany" and in reports on the EU Water Framework Directive. Implementation of this important …

  • Press release 03/2024 from 16.01.2024 | Last changed: 18.01.2024

    Federal “Blue Compass” award launches in new round of competition

    Grafik mit der Aufschrift "Bundespreis Blauer Kompass – Jetzt mit Ihrem Projekt bewerben!" in weißen Buchstaben auf einem blau-grünen Hintergrund. Oben rechts sind die Logos des Bundesumweltministeriums und des Umweltbundesamtes zu sehen.

    … crisis.” ⁠UBA ⁠President Dirk Messner added: “The recently published monitoring report on the German adaptation strategy⁠ from the UBA shows that the climate crisis … to copy. The federal 'Blue Compass' competition is a unique opportunity to showcase practical ways of taking precautions against climate risks. Submit your …