… more than 120 experts from the federal government, the federal states, academia and civil society. This brings to an end a project that has lasted more than two … conditions on site and diverse management decisions, which have to be adapted to ⁠climate change and increasing water demands. The federal states of Saxony, …

… More electricity sourced from renewable energies – momentum remains slow in heating and transport sectors Record levels of solar radiation in 2018 led to increased … (UBA). Press release No. 08/2019 | 27.03.2019 In order to reach the long-term climate protection and energy goals set for 2030 and 2050, the momentum which has …

… Weak wind conditions slow down renewable energy production Transition to climate-friendly heating and transport sectors makes slow progress Energy production with wind power Source: …

… Quo vadis, agriculture? Agriculture Commission demands fundamental changes in our agriculture system Many of the environmental … and inefficient fertilisation have long been the cause of serious environmental and climate problems. Only a fundamental structural transformation of agriculture which …

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety … groundwater level in Germany. More and more substances are entering our waters via wastewater that do not belong there. Chemicals from industry and pharmaceuticals, …

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety … and value chains and include the protection of water, air and soil as well as climate and biodiversity in their planning. Environmental and reputational risks are …

… record period 2015-2017. Only about 1,633 megawatts of net new installed onshore and offshore wind energy capacity was registered in the first half of this year, … production of some 10 billion kWh accounted for 9 per cent, biomass and biogenic waste amounted to 26 billion kWh (22 per cent of total), and geothermal power plants …

… the Dessau-Roßlau Regional Court. The court had imposed strict controls on general and comparative advertising. Information on offers for CO₂ offsetting must be … of Justice had already set strict requirements for advertising with labels such as “climate neutral” in 2024, the court's latest decision once again reinforces a clear …

… Renewable energy in Germany continues growth trend Lots of sunshine and a very windy February generated more green electricity in first six months of … 26 billion kilowatt hours of electric power was generated from biomass and biogenic waste in the first half of 2020. Hydroelectricity generated 11 billion kilowatt …

… dominated in many parts of Germany, biodiversity in agro-ecosystems declined and the area of grassland was shrinking. The greening measures of the CAP- were … taken, for example on the budget for measures addressing agri-environmental and climate issues in the first and second pillars. Whether this money will have an …

… Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency presented these and other details in this year’s report on the greenhouse gas emissions of the … the important role played by the emissions trading sector in achieving the EU’s climate goals in the energy and industry sectors. The reform of the European …

… from fuels in the upstream sector. Source: Leonid Ikan / Fotolia.com The intensive and complex educational work of the German Environment Agency (UBA) in the area of … with regard to the existence and/or at least the eligibility to apply for various climate protection projects, which is why securities granted by the project sponsors …