… are still required. In the photovoltaic sector alone, we need an increase of around 50 per cent in order to meet the targets of the Renewable Energy Sources Act,” … should not be burdened further by rising grid fees.” Renewables account for around 57 per cent of gross electricity econsumption ⁠   Approximately 147 terawatt … accounted for the largest share of renewable electricity generation at around 51 per cent. Photovoltaics followed with 24 per cent, electricity generation …

… it includes an aspirational 30 percent reduction target for litter items found on beaches and for fishing gear found at sea. Associated content Links Recommendations towards the EU Plastics Strategy (PDF) All news Tags plastic … Plastic waste is a major threat to the marine …

… to renovate buildings and achieve climate neutrality through a pilot project under the Environmental Innovation Programme. Four of its multiple-family dwellings … Associated content Links more about the Märkische Scholle pilot project (PDF, in German) Publications Klimaneutraler Gebäudebestand 2050 All press releases …

… must renew wind turbine installation in greater numbers - there is simply no way around replacing coal-generated electricity, which will be leaving the power grid. …

… of the climate crisis. More than 300 applications were received for the current round of the competition – another record number of entries! Twenty outstanding … civil society are also called upon to contribute to climate adaptation as a joint undertaking. The nominated projects show the commitment and good ideas with which … projects will compete for the community award in a public online vote at www.umweltbundesamt.de/tatenbank . The project that receives the most votes there will be one …

… to biodiversity. Flood risks: Depending on regional and local conditions, floods, inundations, flash floods and landslides may increase in river basins as a result of … in low-lying coastal areas. Other consequences include saltwater intrusion into groundwater and agricultural soils, which can render irrigated cropland and drinking … availability: Rising temperatures and changing precipitation conditions can have a fundamental impact on the quantity of groundwater resources. Thus, in the course of …

… price of 25 euros per tonne of CO2 in 2021. This corresponds to increases of around 7 cents per litre of petrol, 8 cents per litre of diesel, 8 cents per litre of … national emissions trading flow into the federal government's Energy and Climate Fund, which finances a wide range of measures for climate protection, energy … recent reform of the European system." Associated content Links Background paper (PDF) Information for parties placing fuels on the market All press releases Tags …

… on record, but UBA President Maria Krautzberger nevertheless sees no reason to sound the all clear: "Despite low levels of particulate matter there is still a health … of data up to now. Maria Krautzberger said: "To get nitrogen dioxide exceedences under control, the new EURO 6 emission standard must in fact result in lower … Jährliche Auswertung NO2 - 2014 (Excel-Version) Jährliche Auswertung NO2 - 2014 (PDF) Jährliche Auswertung Feinstaub (PM10) - 2014 (Excel-Version) Jährliche …

… The isle is a core area of the Southeast-Rügen Biosphere Reserve and an example of undisturbed nature.  The results of the project will be shown to the public in 2019 … growth processes. The artist has already done two residencies in the natural surroundings of the Himalayas and a natural reserve in Czechia where was able to observe … it in a critical poetic manner. On Vilm she will be focusing on her new surroundings and produce work based on her observations and exchange with the local …