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  • Press release 43/08 from 09.06.2008 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Natural refrigerant for mobile air conditioning systems

    … the fluorinated greenhouse gas tetrafluoroethane, which has a high Global Warming Potential (GWP) and is known commercially as R134a.  Researchers and engineers have … while considering R744 and other synthetic refrigerants with low Global Warming Potential. In Europe the eventual abandonment of fluorinated refrigerants with high Global Warming Potential is scheduled. As per EU Directive 2006/40/EC, after 1 January 2011 …

  • News from 23.05.2017 | Last changed: 27.06.2017

    Sustainable handling of sewage sludge in the Baltic Sea region

    ein gelb blühendes Rapsfeld, im Hintergrund das Meer mit Segelbooten

    … polyfluorinated alkyl compounds) in waste streams Overview of hazardous substances potentially emitted from offshore industries to the marine environment - Part 4: … energy industry and other sea-based activities Overview of hazardous substances potentially emitted from offshore industries to the marine environment - Part 3: … marine environment from the offshore wind industry Overview of hazardous substances potentially emitted from offshore industries to the marine environment - Part 1: …

  • Press release 11/2025 from 14.03.2025 | Last changed: 17.03.2025

    Germany on track for 2030 climate targets

    Offshore-Windkraftanlagen

    … in 2024. The ⁠UBA⁠ projection data for 2025 also show that the target of reducing GHG emissions by 65 per cent by 2030 compared to 1990 is still within reach with the … gas neutrality from 2045, it is therefore important to realise all reduction potentials in order to keep the need for offsetting negative emissions as low as … of model calculations and trend extrapolations of the detailed inventories of GHG emissions for 2023 published in January 2025. The complete, official and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-9: Ozone burden

    The picture shows the exhaust pipe of a motor car emitting exhaust gases.

    … lowest layer of the earth’s atmosphere, and photo-chemical reactions, there is a potential for the frequency of high air pollutant burdens increasing. Furthermore, … climate change drives the formation of ozone near the ground, which can potentially lead to recurring stresses on health owing to excessive ozone …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … protection systems): A flash flood is a sudden localised flood with high damage potential as a result of local heavy precipitation. There is a risk of extreme heavy … coast, tidal flats and salt marshes in the Wadden Sea are particularly at risk of potential decline due to sea-level rise. The Wadden Sea can grow along with … occur once every 100 years could occur annually in the future. The greatest potential for damage is for residential and commercial buildings. In the …

  • Newsletter from 26.07.2024 | Last changed: 17.03.2025

    EU News – New UBA Publications, Statements and Events - No.: 1/2025

    … and groundwater. The aim of the conference is to deepen the understanding of the potential hazards for human health at contaminated sites and to discuss the … be used to promote climate-friendly soil management in Europe to deliver climate mitigation and support the agriculture sector’s transition to a net-zero future. It identifies considerable potential but also significant challenges of promoting climate-friendly soil …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-6: Agricultural irrigation

    The picture shows an arable field with young potato plants being irrigated by a drip irrigation unit.

    … (brewers’ barley), is considered the crop most worthy of irrigation. In order to mitigate any future conflicts of interests arising in the use of water among … (brewers’ barley), is considered the crop most worthy of irrigation. In order to mitigate any future conflicts of interests arising in the use of water among …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-3: Investments in the energetic refurbishment of building envelopes

    The picture shows a covered roof structure with insulation installed on its left-hand side.

    … of an urban green-blue infrastructure is one approach towards avoiding or at least mitigating heat stress. Other measures approach the issue by tackling the extant … of an urban green-blue infrastructure is one approach towards avoiding or at least mitigating heat stress. Other measures approach the issue by tackling the extant …

  • Press release 53/2020 from 06.11.2020 | Last changed: 09.11.2020

    Climate change adaptation in Germany – specialist conference on strategies to counter heat, drought and heavy rainfall

    Blaues Logo des Wettbewerbs 2020

    … climate change cannot be avoided even with the greatest efforts in climate change mitigation. That is why it is important for Germany to adapt to these consequences. … today's conference, we want to show that we as a society are able to exploit this potential for change, including in adapting to global superheating, in order to take …

  • Press release 07/2018 from 22.03.2018 | Last changed: 05.04.2018

    Sandy lowland river: Water Type of the Year 2018

    Der Fluss Nieplitz

    … and Development in Rio de Janeiro. World Water Day 2018 is making a call to tap the potential for more natural use of water ecosystems than before. Forests, meadows and … These "green" infrastructures can replace or complement technical structures and mitigate environmental impact. Associated content Vorkommen des Gewässertyp 2018 - …

  • Press release 1/2017 from 05.01.2017 | Last changed: 17.03.2017

    Pace of environmentally harmful subsidies phase-out continues to falter

    Euro bank notes

    … produces more than one-third.  The energy sector in particular still has great potential to phase out subsidies, for example the electricity and energy tax breaks … The state should instead use the funds to support the development of innovative mitigation technologies."  Agricultural production also plays a major role in …