… From 16 to 22 September 2016, Europe’s local authorities will be showing their citizens how sustainable mobility works in practice. 2,000 cities and municipalities from all over Europe are participating, including the German cities Frankfurt/Main, Erfurt and Würzburg. Press release No. 28/2016 | … of participation in the EMW. Mr Rudolf Scharping, President of the German Cycling Federation, will be launching the event. The event is open to all EMW participants …

… of impaired hearing International Noise Awareness 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. / Fotolia.com Street traffic, neighbours or aircraft noise: one in every two people in Germany feels disturbed or annoyed by noise. Children and young people also suffer …

… Young people declare war on marine litter Support from the Federal Environment Agency Especially plastic waste is a problem for the seas … claim the amount of litter in the world's oceans to be up to 142 million tonnes and that there are up to 18,000 pieces of plastic waste for every square kilometre … waste in bodies of water. NAJU is announcing a two-week cleanup campaign across Germany as part of the project. It will be launched on 19 September as International …

… tips for improving mental health Joint action against climate change can strengthen mental health. Source: Volker Haese / Umweltbundesamt Climate change can have not only devastating physical consequences for people and the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For … can lead to anxiety about the future and depression. In a recent study by the German Environment Agency (UBA), funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, …

… Klimafieber Colourful and versatile workbook about climate change Children and teenagers from Solingen illustrated the workbook „Klimafieber“. Source: Umweltbundesamt "Who knows the difference … protection are the subject of Klimafieber [Climate fever], a new workbook by the German Environment Agency (UBA). Its illustrations by schoolchildren make for a …

… adaptors which stay plugged in unnecessarily Source: Tolola / iStock / Thinkstock The average household of two can save 250 euros through more economical use of … up any comfort. The brochure also gives guidance on the purchase of new devices and helps to track undetected power gluttons in the home. UBA's Vice President … the UBA's energy cost meter, which can be borrowed from many libraries throughout Germany, can help to detect which devices are using how much energy. The energy …

… 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 … conclusion of a recent statement by the Indoor Air Hygiene Commission (IRK) at the German Environment Agency (UBA). The Commission recommends the use of air purifiers …

… How does emissions trading work? Wie funktioniert der Emissionshandel? Und warum gibt es ihn? Ein neuer Kurzfilm des UBA erklärt es. Source: Umweltbundesamt Why is there a trade in or with emissions? Who specifies the framework conditions and how … More information on emissions trading can be found on the website of the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency. DEHSt …

… European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility saves energy A new record number of 177 German municipalities and districts are taking part in the international action week. European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility saves …

… Year of publication August 2016 Author(s) Manuela Krakau, Susanne Kambor Language German Publisher Umweltbundesamt Additional information PDF is accessible File size …

… Soil | Land Poster: Boden des Jahres 2015 Stauwasserboden Jedes Jahr wählt ein Fachgremium … 1 Year of publication December 2014 Author(s) Umweltbundesamt (Hrsg.) Language German Other languages Englisch Publisher Umweltbundesamt File size 3.67 MB Print version …

… Soil | Land Poster: Boden des Jahres 2023 - Ackerboden Gut die Hälfte der Fläche Deutschlands wird heute landwirtschaftlich genutzt. Etwa 70 Prozent davon sind Ackerland. … GmbH Related publications Flyer: Boden des Jahres 2023 - Ackerboden Language German Links Website zum Boden des Jahres Additional information PDF is accessible …