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  • Press release 17/2022 from 22.03.2022 | Last changed: 29.03.2022

    New measures to protect natural groundwater against trace substances

    Ein Reagenzkolben vor grüner Wiese, darin Wasser.

    … firstly in the great number of these substances in daily use and, secondly, in the fact that they can cause damage to aquatic organisms even in low concentrations. An … and less needs to be produced. Measures are therefore being developed on the manufacturer side within the framework of the roundtables to reduce the inputs of … measures that can be implemented in the short to medium term and which the manufacturers intend to launch. The roundtable's publications clearly present the …

  • Press release 47/2014 from 28.10.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Hazardous substance in marinas

    little sailing boats and motorboats in a marina

    … and present due to transitional arrangements. Associated content Links Interesting facts about biocides (in German) Effect study "Irgarol" Fate-study Irargol All press …

  • Press release 24/2022 from 18.05.2022 | Last changed: 24.05.2022

    "Blauer Kompass" federal award: Nomination of 20 climate change adaptation projects

    Grafik "Blauer Kompass"

    … The involvement of local people and a focus on social aspects are also key success factors of the projects we are nominating today for the award. I wish all … Berlin Deutschland Associated content Links The nominees in the UBA database of facts Presentation of the jury Website "Blauer Kompass" FAQ about the Federal Award …

  • Press release 05/2022 from 20.01.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2022

    Final data on climate impact in 2020: emissions down 41 percent over 1990 levels

    Kohlekraftwerk

    … 13 percent over the previous year. Most of this reduction can be attributed to the fact that, on average, significantly fewer cars were driven because of the … reduction was in the steel industry, notably in crude steel production. The manufacturing industry saw mostly slight decreases in emissions. Emissions in the …

  • News from 21.02.2022 | Last changed: 22.03.2022

    Pesticide authorisations undermine environmental protection

    A field with a crop protection device that spreads fertilizer

    … marketed. If an authorisation is needed in more than one EU member state, the manufacturer can choose one state, which then examines the product for its efficacy and … they could not be authorised or only under restrictions. Nevertheless, the manufacturing companies were able to push through authorisations in Germany through the … to their soils. Germany is less and less involved in scientific evaluation The manufacturing companies can choose the Member State to which they submit their product …

  • Press release 04/2021 from 16.02.2021 | Last changed: 29.04.2021

    Air quality 2020: Only a few cities still exceed nitrogen dioxide limit

    Stau

    … limit value for the protection of human health, which was adopted back in 1999. The fact that newly registered diesel cars have only recently been complying with the … 30 per cent. This is shown by evaluations in which meteorological influences were factored out. However, depending on the particular drop in traffic and the …

  • Press release 11/2025 from 14.03.2025 | Last changed: 17.03.2025

    Germany on track for 2030 climate targets

    Offshore-Windkraftanlagen

    … Climate Protection Act (KSG). On the other hand, it confirms and exacerbates the fact that Germany is at risk of falling well short of its targets under the EU …