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  • Press release 07/2020 from 12.02.2020 | Last changed: 08.04.2020

    Art and the environment “Zero Waste” exhibition in Leipzig

    Ein Frauengesicht mit Plastikstücken

    … exhibition showcases some of the international positions of contemporary art which point to the urgency of conserving resources, consuming less and living more … exhibition showcases some of the international positions of contemporary art which point to the urgency of conserving resources, consuming less and living more … exhibition showcases some of the international positions of contemporary art which point to the urgency of conserving resources, consuming less and living more …

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

    Putting power gluttons on a diet

    smartphones

    … power adaptors in non-stop operation can cost up to 51 euros in electricity per year Power gluttons: mobile phone power adaptors which stay plugged in unnecessarily … "Today's electrical and electronic goods are much more efficient than they were ten years ago, but a lot more can still be done to bring down power consumption. The … in efficiency class A++ or higher which are relatively efficient. One important point to remember about saving energy: keep your personal needs in mind when …

  • 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.

    … water quality in Germany remained consistently high in 2024 – just as in previous years. This assessment is supported by the European Commission’s annual report on … In addition to the current quality classifications, data from previous reporting years is also accessible. Similarly, the website of the European Environment Agency …

  • Press release 26/2024 from 31.05.2024 | Last changed: 29.07.2024

    Environmental and climate protection remain important for youths

    Auf dem Bild sind Jugendliche zusehen, die in einem Kreis auf dem Schulhof sitzen.

    … Ministry for the Environment (BMUV). This is less than in the last survey two years ago. In contrast, other topics are gaining in importance; the state of the … The study was conducted for the first time in 2017 and has been conducted every two years since then. For the current study, a representative sample of 1,150 young … Ministry for the Environment (BMUV). This is less than in the last survey two years ago. In contrast, other topics are gaining in importance; the state of the …

  • Press release 31/2015 from 18.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Young people declare war on marine litter

    plastic bottles and other pieces of waste in the sea

    … kilometre. Up to 10,00 fishing nets are thought to be lost in the Baltic Sea every year, where they continue to 'fish' adrift and are able to kill for a long time. … Youth Association for the Protection of Nature (NAJU). Trashbusters H2O is a two-year campaign by NAJU which aims to raise awareness among young people of waste … kilometre. Up to 10,00 fishing nets are thought to be lost in the Baltic Sea every year, where they continue to 'fish' adrift and are able to kill for a long time. … …

  • 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

    … particular when listened to with headphones, is thought to be the culprit. On this year's International Noise Awareness Day, which is campaigning under the motto Lärm … claimed the same for daytime noise. One in eight children (about 13% of the 8-to-14-year-olds participating in the survey) could perceive at least one of the tested … occurs in children in particular after listening to loud music: 6.3% of the 8-10-year-olds had complaints as did 11.1% of the 11-to-14-year-olds. The ringing in the …

  • Press release 06/2016 from 18.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Klimafieber

    bunte, von Kindern gemalte Bilder zeigen eine Kuh, die Methan-Wolken ausstößt, grüne Marsmännchen, eine Frau und einen Jungen, der mit einer futuristischen Brille vor einem Laptop sitzt

    … make for a colourful and interesting booklet to enrich classroom instruction for years 3-7. Press release No. 06/2016 | 18.02.2016 The new UBA publication has all … make for a colourful and interesting booklet to enrich classroom instruction for years 3-7. … Colourful and versatile workbook about climate change … Klimafieber …

  • Press release 47/2019 from 27.11.2019 | Last changed: 17.12.2019

    A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet

    Foto der Ausstellung in Osnabrück

    … wants to test their knowledge in addition to exploring the interactive stations, points can be collected at the stations on a chip card. The most ambitious … is offering educational programmes tailored for school instruction in years 5 to 13. The programmes are associated with a talk series featuring …

  • Press release 28/2016 from 16.09.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    European Mobility Week brings sustainable mobility a step closer

    a lot of colourful bicycles in a bicycle stand

    … kick-off on 16 September 2016 in Frankfurt European Mobility Week is held every year from 16 to 22 September. Source: luciap / fotolia.com From 16 to 22 September … German Environment Agency (UBA) took over coordination of the EMW in Germany this year. UBA’s President Maria Krautzberger comments: “Our transport systems must … More than 20 cities and districts in Germany are participating in the EMW this year, more than doubled compared to last year. The campaigns are very diverse, …

  • 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

    UBA names water body type of the year 2020 Coarse substrate-dominated, calcareous … World Water Day is "Water and Climate Change". The drought in the summers of recent years are proof that climate change can affect water supply in Germany too. It is …

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

    Germany's bathing waters: excellent

    Ein Badegewässer

    … confirms the continued good quality of bathing waters in Germany, as in previous years. Press release No. 26/2021 | 01.06.2021 Eleven of a total 2,304 bathing sites … confirms the continued good quality of bathing waters in Germany, as in previous years. … In the 2020 bathing season, the EU Commission rated 90 per cent of all …