… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources Deep geothermal energy: environmental risks can be controlled Groundwater not at risk – seismic monitoring now standard Gush spring: Geothermal energy is thermal energy generated and stored in the …

… Emissions trading encourages investments in emissions reduction Source: Gina Sanders / Fotolia.com The European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS 1) covers emissions from energy-intensive industry, the energy sector and intra-European aviation. In 2023, the 1,725 stationary installations in Germany … This corresponds to a reduction of around 18 per cent compared to the previous year and is the largest decrease since the establishment of the EU ETS 1 in 2005. …

… energies in gross electricity consumption rose from 6.3 % to 54.1 % between 2000 and 2024. The German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) stipulates that the share of … % by 2030. If Germany fulfills its ambitious expansion targets for new photovoltaic and wind power plants over the next few years, this goal is within reach. … consumption in Germany - significantly more energy was used for mobility (fuels) and heating (with natural gas). In future, however, heat generation and mobility …

… the basis of a healthy, organic diet Source: weyo / AdobeStock Ecological, regional and plant-based: The transformation of our food system towards more sustainability … the focus of a research project commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV). New UBA brochure outlines strategies for a …

… fallen prey to the virus have to be helped to prevent the virus from spreading, and vaccines and medicinal products need to be developed. The economy and public life are practically at a standstill. Businesses are facing a huge …

… COP29 will start in Baku (Azerbaijan). The main topics are climate finance and progress in implementing ambitious climate action. UBA experts are also part of the German delegation and are supporting the German government and the EU in the negotiations. 08.11.2024 The UN Climate Change Conference is the …

… be described as the mean condition of the atmosphere, characteristic extreme values and in terms of the frequency distribution of meteorological phenomena such as air temperature, precipitation and wind in a specific location. The climate is the outcome of complex interactions among all components that make up the system of land, atmosphere and oceans. Also part of this system are the biosphere with seasonal …

… Presentations Discussion Paper 150 participants from authorities, science, industry and environmental organisations discussed the risks of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in soils at the Federal Press Office in … international cooperation is needed to effectively counter the worldwide spread and global risks. 150 participants from authorities, science, industry and …