… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety … at federal, state and local level with the Federal Climate Adaptation Act. But effective climate protection can only succeed if the state and society work …

… of extreme weather events and ever-increasing global warming show the need for effective climate protection. In 2005, based on the UN Kyoto Protocol, the European … Emissions Trading: What drives emission developments? Carbon leakage in AI-driven data center growth? National Ordinance on Measures to Avoid Carbon Leakage in the …

… Joint press release by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) First … for the Environment Steffi Lemke: "Urban neighbourhoods can be particularly effective in countering the climate crisis, species extinction and the pollution …

… Climate change impacts mental health UBA guide provides tips for improving mental health Joint action against climate change can strengthen … must support people in recognising and coping with not only the physical but mental effects of climate change,’ says Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment … the completion of our current research project, we have succeeded in collecting data in an area which has thus far been underrepresented, but which is becoming …

… back on 50 years of environmental protection with an anniversary celebration for members of the public on 15 June 2024 in Dessau-Rosslau Join us on June 15, 2024 and delve into our topics, meet our employees and tour our premises Source: Susanne … contribution to protecting the environment. The air has become cleaner, the quality of drinking water has improved significantly and so has people's overall …

… not enough – room ventilation is still key Indoor Air Hygiene Commission takes stand on air purifiers at schools Pupils in an elementary school. Source: iStockphoto / Wavebreakmedia The use of mobile air purifiers alone is no substitute for adequate ventilation in schools. Mobile air purifiers merely circulate the air … other protective measures against SARS-CoV-2. In particular, they do not provide effective protection against exposure through direct contact or droplet infection at …

… The German Organic Waste Campaign launches Organic Waste Bin Challenge 2023 Kitchen and garden waste, collected separately, can become valuable compost and biogas … A broad alliance of politicians, businesses and associations is campaigning for better organic waste collection. On 26 May, the "Organic Waste Bin Day" will be … bags and other waste that has no place in the organic waste bin jeopardises the quality of the products created and can lead to pollutants entering the soil used …

… Sustainable mobility saves energy A new record number of 177 German municipalities and districts are taking part in the international action week. European Mobility … transport saves energy. This leads to fewer emissions, lower costs, a higher quality of life and thus protects the environment at the same time. The creative … in such a way that the focus turns to sustainable mobility and quality of life. Information events, competitions and glimpses behind the scenes also provide new …

… impact games) are aimed at education, the transfer of certain skills or motivation for certain actions, for example. Serious games combine typical game elements such … in the field of (serious) gaming and sustainability with a special focus on the effectiveness of such approaches. In addition, it identifies the need for further … often deal with technical aspects of games, such as high-performance algorithms, databases and graphics modelling. In contrast, environmental sciences tend to focus …

… as possible Source: Blue Planet Studio / Adobe Stock Home office, videoconferencing and streaming services are digital services that are nowadays taken for granted. But what about the environmental impact of cloud services and the critical resources which are used in servers, data storage systems and network technology? We took a closer look. last update on …

… The German Environment Agency (UBA) conducts the German Environmental Survey for Adults, GerES VI (2023–2024) to collect information on the burden of the adult … with environmental pollutants. Samples of tap water, urine, blood, house dust, and indoor air are analysed along with information acquired by questionnaires during … for the entire population GerES VI provides up-to-date, population-representative data on the burden of the adult population in Germany with environmental pollutants. …