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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-5: Damaged timber – extent of random use

    The picture shows a dense spruce forest. Several trees are dead, and in the foreground there is deadwood lying on the forest floor.

    … timber – left standing or lying, thus losing its bark – as it is usually of limited practical use. On the other hand, leaving some dead timber in the forest is … in the aftermath of storms. As mentioned above, in the late winter of 1990 for example, hurricanes Vivian and Wiebke resulted in extensive restoration work … timber – left standing or lying, thus losing its bark – as it is usually of limited practical use. On the other hand, leaving some dead timber in the forest is …

  • Newsletter from 28.07.2020 | Last changed: 28.07.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2020

    … The Press Office of the German Environment Agency Plant-based meat substitutes are good for the climate, the environment and your health Meat substitute products aim … on exemptions from emission reduction requirements or data on emission monitoring. Examples of installations subject to the EU directive include e.g. coal-fired power …

  • Press release 20/2017 from 22.05.2017 | Last changed: 31.05.2017

    Germany's bathing waters are clean machines

    Lake in Brandenburg

    … in 2016, and thus the quality of Germany's bathing waters continues to be good, similarly to what was reported in 2015. A total of 2,292 bathing waters in … water quality has not been determined.  Poor water quality, which may result for example from treated wastewater discharges which also contain pathogens, is …

  • Cover from 15.08.2025

    Here is why you should care about the ocean

    Seal on the beach

    … Meeresschutz Together for our oceans The North Sea and the Baltic Sea are not in a good environmental status due to excessive pressures from human activities which … to our lifestyles and habits.   … The North Sea and the Baltic Sea are not in a good environmental status due to excessive pressures from human activities which …

  • Press release 10/2024 from 11.03.2024 | Last changed: 27.03.2024

    Carbon border adjustment mechanism CBAM ensures fair competitive conditions for climate-friendly feedstock production in the EU

    Das Bild zeigt rauchende Schornsteine von Industrieanlagen.

    … only a quarterly obligation to report on the import of certain emission-intensive goods into the EU. From 2026, emission allowances must also be purchased and … assistance on the Internet to facilitate the reporting obligation, including, for example, a list of default values that may be used until 31 July 2024 for …

  • Newsletter from 21.02.2020 | Last changed: 21.02.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2020

    … happy reading, The UBA press office Bisphenol A-free products are not necessarily good for man and the environment Bisphenol A used in sales receipts was recently … in Germany FAQ on Environmental Risks, Risk Mitigation Measures and Best Practice In Germany, rodent control in the non-agricultural area relies heavily on …

  • Newsletter from 15.02.2018 | Last changed: 15.02.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2018

    … prevention, detection and clean-up. UBA positions European Strategy for Plastics: Good approach, but too unclear The German Environment Agency welcomes the EU’s … activities in the street space. The brochure “rethinking streets and squares” gives practical examples of how municipalities can design their public space in a more appealing …

  • Press release 11/2015 from 18.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Salt-rich Wadden Sea: Water body type of the year 2015

    Priel

    … use of fertilisers could reduce this effect and thus enable achievement of "good" ecological status. Waste is introduced to the Wadden Sea from rivers but also by direct means, for example tourism, fisheries or shipping traffic, and poses a threat to a wide range …

  • Press release 88/09 from 02.12.2009 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    This is the state of the environment in Germany - Federal Environment Agency breaks it down

    … came down air quality in eastern Germany has become cleaner. In Saxony-Anhalt, for example, sulfur dioxide pollution is now only 0.5-1 percent of what it was prior to … even more must be done.” Press release No. 88/09 | 02.12.2009   The following are examples of positive developments: Greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 22.4 … is set to be 10 percent, and at least 30 percent of gross electricity consumption. Good news is that the industry accounted for 278,000 jobs in 2008 (160,500 in 2004) …

  • Newsletter from 22.08.2018 | Last changed: 22.08.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2018

    … Environment tips for the summer Protecting the environment and health is always a good idea: our tips for solar protection, bathing, holiday trips, barbecues and … read more (in German) Industry & environment Online survey: Chemicals in consumer goods Certain chemical substances are harmful to man and the environment. As part of …

  • Cover from 19.11.2025

    umwelt.info

    Canals bird's eye view

    … In theory, this content is freely accessible to interested citizens, but in practice, it is difficult to find – especially given the wide range of information … cooperation with other authorities and data providers. These measures could, for example, involve the deliberate use of artificial intelligence or editorial …