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  • 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

    … therefore take precautions to protect themselves against noise. Ear plugs can help during long periods of exposure to loud noise. It is best not to listen to … should be set to play at moderate volume whenever possible. Associated content Links German Environmental Survey for Children 2003/2006 more about noise on UBA's …

  • Press release 15/2023 from 25.05.2023 | Last changed: 30.05.2023

    The German Organic Waste Campaign launches Organic Waste Bin Challenge 2023

    Garden waste bin

    … collection area will be determined at the beginning of the Challenge with the help of the batch analysis of the Federal Compost Quality Association (BGK). This … that there is still great potential for separate collection. Associated content Links Organic Waste Bin Day (German) Organic Waste Bin Challenge (German) Tips for …

  • 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

    … influencing human health DBU's Secretary General Alexander Bonde addressed the links between climate change and health in his welcome address. Extreme weather … is free. For more information see www.planetgesundheit.org. Associated content Links Exhibition "Planet Health" (German) All press releases Tags exhibition …

  • 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

    … facilities, sewage treatment plants and rainwater runoff. Associated content Links Trashbusters H2O project of the NAJU All press releases Tags marine litter … …

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

    German bathing waters rated excellent again

    Children jump in a lake.

    … Commission Downloads: Figure as PDF (46.87 kB) Figure as Excel with data (44.70 kB) Links Overview of the results for the federal states Interactive map for all bathing …

  • 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.

    … the quality of bathing waters in the previous bathing season.  Associated content Links Latest Monitoring Data from the Federal States The BfG Interactive Map EEA …

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

    Germany's bathing waters: excellent

    Ein Badegewässer

    … rule, regardless of which potential pathogens are involved. Associated content Links Interactive map All press releases Tags bathing water … In the 2020 bathing …

  • Press release 32/2023 from 15.09.2023 | Last changed: 30.11.2023

    European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility saves energy

    A banner reads: "European Mobility Week 16 to 22 September Mix and Move! - climate-friendly mobility."

    … been coordinated by the German Environment Agency since 2016. Associated content Links All participants and actions on the official EMW page EMW review 2022 Action …

  • 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

    … of this important European Directive must be intensified. Associated content Links Where to find the water body type in Germany More on the water body type …