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  • Press release 15/2024 from 28.03.2024 | Last changed: 08.04.2024

    Blue Angel for wood-burning stoves: Dust precipitators can reduce ultrafine particles by 97 percent

    Holzscheite glühen im Feuer

    … for some time now. There are more than eleven million “single-room combustion systems” in Germany. In fact, around 200,000 new stoves are sold every year, most of … for some time now. There are more than eleven million “single-room combustion systems” in Germany. In fact, around 200,000 new stoves are sold every year, most of …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5)

    A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a declining trend considering the EU limit value.

    … harmful to human health. The particles enter the human body through the respiratory system. Depending on the size of the particles, they can penetrate deeply into the respiratory system. Particularly small particles can enter the blood stream when penetrating the … harmful to human health. The particles enter the human body through the respiratory system. Depending on the size of the particles, they can penetrate deeply into the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-3: Hailstone damage in agriculture

    The picture shows a field of maize after a tempest. The maize plants are heavily damaged, with stalks snapped off. Between the plants, there are still areas of standing water.

    … Many agricultural businesses struggled to survive. The businesses affected obtained financial support totalling 340 million Euros from Federal and Länder sources 109 . … Many agricultural businesses struggled to survive. The businesses affected obtained financial support totalling 340 million Euros from Federal and Länder sources 109 . …

  • Press release 29/2019 from 11.09.2019 | Last changed: 01.11.2019

    Real nitrogen oxide emissions of diesel passenger cars remain too high

    Stau in der Stadt.

    … conditions. New data also enables taking better account of after-treatment system ageing in the calculations. Measurements in real-world driving conditions on … approved the first retrofit system in recent weeks," said Ms Krautzberger. "These systems must now be installed quickly in those cars. It is manufacturers' … authorities from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, France and Sweden provide financial support and are involved in the further development of HBEFA. Version …

  • News from 13.04.2016 | Last changed: 13.04.2016

    Reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from peatlands and forests

    two Cattle in the peatland

    … establishment of separate commitment targets for LULUCF, aspects of linking trading systems, strategies to include LULUCF emissions at the EU level and voluntary market systems. The study concludes with an evaluation of the different options according …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-3: Mean discharge

    The picture shows a wide watercourse with a low water level. In some places the stony substrate projects beyond the water’s surface. In the background, a boat is visible docked at a jetty, in front of a range of hills on the horizon.

    … were observed as not being strongly influenced by, for instance, water transfer systems or water retention systems. The mean discharge of water (MQ) or the annual runoff depth (Ah), derived …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM10)

    A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM10) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a clear declining trend.

    … harmful to human health. The particles enter the human body through the respiratory system. Depending on the size of the particles, they can penetrate deeply into the respiratory system. Particularly small particles can enter the blood stream when penetrating the … harmful to human health. The particles enter the human body through the respiratory system. Depending on the size of the particles, they can penetrate deeply into the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-6: Weather-related disruptions to the railway infrastructure

    The picture shows a single-lane railway track covered by the crown of a toppled tree. A woodland is visible to the left and right of the railway track.

    … 2019, make railway transport an important building block of Germany’s transport system. On one hand, the railway entities are themselves keen on safeguarding … failure of electronic circuit components or actuation and switch point surveillance systems. Heavy or persistent rain can, as demonstrated graphically by the disasters …

  • Press release 39/2022 from 22.09.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    Sustainability at the supermarket: retailers not tapping their full potential

    Supermarket

    … advantage for companies.” Press release No. 39/2022 | 22.09.2022 The study systematically assessed the environmental commitment of Germany's eight major food … is also a need for action at the political level. UBA recommends a policy mix of financial incentives - for example, realigning VAT on food along ecological criteria …