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  • DzU article from 22.12.2025 | Last changed: 22.12.2025

    Indicator: National Welfare Index

    A graph shows the national welfare index (NWI) and gross domestic product (2000 = 100) for the years between 1991 and 2024. Since 2000, the NWI has increased by 10.7 percent, while GDP rose by 27.4 percent.

    … of the index. Environmental costs and consumption of non-renewable resources are examples of negative categories, voluntary work and housework for positive … of the index. Environmental costs and consumption of non-renewable resources are examples of negative categories, voluntary work and housework for positive …

  • Press release 11/2023 from 15.03.2023 | Last changed: 22.03.2023

    UBA forecast: 2022 greenhouse gas emissions down by 1.9 percent

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … use of hard coal and lignite for electricity generation caused emissions to rise. Good news: electricity production using renewables was able to curb emissions, up by … use of hard coal and lignite for electricity generation caused emissions to rise. Good news: electricity production using renewables was able to curb emissions, up by …

  • Press release 03/2017 from 30.01.2017 | Last changed: 22.03.2017

    2015 greenhouse gas emissions indicate a slight decrease for second year in a row

    Eine Solaranlage auf freien Feld, im Hintergrund drehen sich Windkrafträder

    … the sector’s emissions are still about 16% lower than in 1990, emissions have practically returned to the level in 2000, after reductions had been recorded in the … 1 million tonnes of CO 2 equivalents in the chemicals and minerals industry are practically offset by increases in emissions in the metals industry and other …

  • Press release 36/2021 from 07.09.2021 | Last changed: 29.09.2021

    Bundespreis UMWELT & BAUEN 2021 – Progressive building and refurbishment for more climate protection and social cohesion

    Schriftzug "Bundespreis Umwelt & Bauen" und Bild einer Trophäe aus Holz

    … the attention of more and more private and public sector clients. And with good reason, because the building sector consumes tremendous raw material and energy … said, "Extreme weather events such as the flooding in western Germany are stark examples of the impacts of unbridled global warming. Building materials play an …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-7: Water levels in lakes

    The picture shows a footbridge leading across the dried-up sandy and stony shore area of a lake. A bridge and some residual water are visible in the background.

    … of 2020 that the measuring gauge became almost completely dry. The water level had practically dropped down to almost zero. When this gauge was first fitted, nobody … of 2020 that the measuring gauge became almost completely dry. The water level had practically dropped down to almost zero. When this gauge was first fitted, nobody …

  • Press release 42/2017 from 11.12.2017 | Last changed: 15.12.2017

    Market shares for green products growing – yet CO2 emissions in consumer sector remain unchanged

    Shopping trolley in a super market

    … the market development of environmental labels. In the paper industry segment, for example, the Blue Angel ecolabel is widespread and well-known: some 17 per cent of … are also less expensive and there is government support for the ecolabels. An example is the EU's highly successful energy label: whereas energy-efficient …

  • Press release 38/2023 from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 17.10.2023

    Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Laboratory launched at the German Environment Agency

    On a bright background, there are two wind turbines, a solar panel, two people, a globe, plant leaves, and diagrams illustrating the thematic areas of the AI lab.

    … Ministry of the Environment to develop customised applications for challenges – for example, for the more efficient evaluation of satellite data in order to better plan … and many other environmental, nature and radiation protection data. Initial examples of the possible application of AI include the identification of wind and …

  • News from 14.04.2020 | Last changed: 12.05.2020

    New blog: Corona Sustainability Compass (CSC)

    People on a square

    … and medicinal products need to be developed. The economy and public life are practically at a standstill. Businesses are facing a huge squeeze on their …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-3: Heavy rain impacting on roads

    The picture shows a gully on a flooded road. The waterspout indicates where the gully is located. There are safety cones beside the gully. A car wheel is visible at the very edge of the picture.

    … or damaging them in some way. Between 2001 and 2021 heavy rainfalls have occurred practically all over Germany. It seems obvious therefore that this phenomenon is not … or damaging them in some way. Between 2001 and 2021 heavy rainfalls have occurred practically all over Germany. It seems obvious therefore that this phenomenon is not …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 05.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Fishery

    Fishes under water

    … that the temporal synchronisation of certain developmental phases dissolves. For example, the water temperature in spring determines when the spawning migration of … areas to immigrate, overwinter and reproduce in the North Sea. These include, for example, the hake or pike (Merluccius merluccius), the sardine (Sardina pilchardus), … lota), have their population dynamics affected by rising water temperatures. For example, the burbot in Lake Constance in South Germany seems to have stopped …