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  • Press release 26/2015 from 21.07.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Chemical brownfields: forest soil is very slow to forget

    photo of a forest

    … forget New map shows old pollutant loads Forest soil stores pollutants, so it is a good indicator of environmental pollution. Source: Alekss / Fotolia.com Forests … and are slowly released for decades", said President Maria Krautzberger of UBA. The example of DDT is a clear example: contamination is not contained to the area where …

  • Press release 81/2009 from 18.11.2009 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    How up to the mark in climate protection is my city?

    … how a given municipality stands in comparison to other cities and towns in Germany. Practical advice for the next steps to take for more climate protection at the local … German municipalities to point the way ahead in climate protection, for setting a good example will lead to the conclusion that protecting the climate pays off-- for …

  • Cover from 12.09.2025

    CASRI: Results

    The cover pages of three different CASRI publications are fanned out next to each other.

    … plan, co-designed with all partners, provides the CASRI project consortium with practical information and guidelines for a targeted and efficient implementation of … and Sustainability Research and Innovation needs, Funding, Science Policy and Practice Interaction The document compiles 14 national reports on research and …

  • Press release 24/2024 from 28.05.2024 | Last changed: 31.05.2024

    German bathing waters rated excellent again

    Children jump in a lake.

    … 96 percent of bathing waters in Germany were once again rated as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ The quality of bathing water in Germany remains at a high level Source: Panya … percent of bathing waters were again awarded with the top marks of ‘excellent’ and ‘good’. Press release No. 24/2024 | 28.05.2024 Only seven of the total 2,291 bathing …

  • Press release 10/10 from 01.03.2010 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    New energy saving seal divulges power guzzlers

    … is now featuring guidelines: annual electricity costs are graded based on a practical formula. This will come with a seal ranking energy efficiency on a scale of “very good“ to “poor”. Press release No. 10/10 | 01.03.2010   The range in power use of …

  • Press release 36/2015 from 12.10.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Progress of environmental protection in agriculture too slow

    tractors on a field

    … still hovers at 50 percent. "New problems are being added to the old, due for example to the plastics or microplastics traced on and in agricultural soils. These … facilities. Although there has been some progress as concerns nitrogen (N), good chemical and ecological condition nationwide is far from being achieved. … with high livestock production should be used nationwide in compliance with best practices. The amendment of the Fertilisers Ordinance promises to better harmonise …

  • Press release 30/08 from 17.04.2008 | Last changed: 02.07.2013

    Recommendations for ecologically fair event planning

    … can also do something positive for the environment when it comes to catering, for example by taking organically produced goods into consideration. Press release No. 30/08 | 17.04.2008   This updated guide …

  • News from 31.07.2013 | Last changed: 12.09.2013

    UMID 2/2013: Civic participation

    A road sign „Bürgerbeteiligung“ (civic participation) and „Politikverdrossenheit“ (disenchantment with politics)

    … how it can be realised in the fields of environment and health. 31.07.2013 Current examples are noise action planning, city planning or traffic projects. One chapter … All news Related publications Bundesrepublik 3.0 Adapting to Climate Change: Good Participation Practice in the Alpine Region Citizen Consultation “World Wide Views on Climate and …

  • Press release 08/2022 from 31.01.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2022

    Avoiding pollutants in construction materials

    Luftaufnahme eines Neubaugebiets

    … Avoiding pollutants in construction materials Good planning can cut pollutant leaching by 90 percent Small effort can prevent … an early stage of planning, the input can be reduced by more than 90 percent. For example, a wide roof overhang on all façades reduces contact with rainwater. If the …

  • Press release 55/2020 from 18.11.2020 | Last changed: 24.11.2020

    Packaging waste: Online marketplaces must be subject to better oversight

    In verschiedene Kisten ordentlich sortierte Materialien wie Altpapier, Altglas und Plastikfalschen

    … compliance with Packaging Act Only proper sorting of packaging waste leads to good recycling results Source: Rawpixel.com / Fotolia The German Environment Agency … environment. We recommend that in future all online platforms check before selling goods whether sellers have complied with the obligation to be registered in the …

  • News from 30.06.2022 | Last changed: 30.06.2022

    OECD-Guideline: Determination of particle size of nanomaterials

    Nanomaterial Lotuseffekt

    … requirements within the framework of legislation on chemical safety, for example for the REACH Regulation. 30.06.2022 The publication of the OECD Test … that are generated in accordance with OECD Test Guidelines and OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practices are accepted in all OECD countries.   Associated content Links OECD …

  • Newsletter from 06.08.2019 | Last changed: 06.08.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2019

    … with inflation.  The revenues from the tax on CO2 should flow back to the citizens. Examples from other countries demonstrate that socially-acceptable solutions are … of the year for many people. However, the recent hot summer of 2018 showed that good health is as important as fun and relaxation. A new publication by the German … number 80 Year of publication 2019 Adapting to Climate Change: Good Participation Practice in the Alpine Region This brochure presents good examples of participation …