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  • Press release 07/2023 from 20.02.2023 | Last changed: 22.02.2023

    Tackling the housing shortage with ecological answers

    Baustelle mit Baukränen in der Innenstadt

    … sites and existing buildings are modernised and adapted, we can save energy, waste and greenhouse gases and reduce land take.” Klara Geywitz, Federal Minister …

  • Press release 38/2014 from 29.08.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Heinrich Freiherr (Baron) von Lersner has died

    Lersner introduced asbestos-free brake pads in 1981, which were awarded the Blue Angel

    … Federal Ministry of Health, where he served as Head of the Directorate 'Water and Waste Management'. In 1973 he was appointed by Minister of Interior Hans-Dietrich … law attests: between 1970 and 1990 he published more than 50 scientific articles on waste and water legislation and other environmental issues. His management style was …

  • Press release 17/2022 from 22.03.2022 | Last changed: 29.03.2022

    New measures to protect natural groundwater against trace substances

    Ein Reagenzkolben vor grüner Wiese, darin Wasser.

    … groundwater level in Germany. More and more substances are entering our waters via wastewater that do not belong there. Chemicals from industry and pharmaceuticals, … after applying pain ointments containing diclofenac and to discard it in household waste. This work will now be evaluated in up to three regions of Germany. The …

  • Press release 41/2019 from 04.11.2019 | Last changed: 14.11.2019

    Greenhouse gas-neutral and resource-efficient by 2050

    in einer futuristisch anmutenden Szenerie mit blauem Licht stehen Solarpanels auf einer Wasserfläche, im Hintergrund Windkraftanlagen und Strommasten

    … 2050. Nutrition also reflects greater awareness of the environment and health. Food waste is avoided and regional and seasonal foods are processed. Less meat is eaten …

  • Press release 23/2018 from 17.08.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Record half year for renewable energy in Germany

    Bild zu Windkraftanlagen als Alternative für die Energieerzeugung im Kaliningrader Gebiet

    … production of some 10 billion kWh accounted for 9 per cent, biomass and biogenic waste amounted to 26 billion kWh (22 per cent of total), and geothermal power plants …

  • News from 05.12.2024 | Last changed: 10.12.2024

    Results of COP29: Small steps, big goals

    Delegates are standing up and applauding

    … Report of the IPCC and 3rd Periodic Review), the avoidance of methane emissions in waste management and the link between marine protection, climate change and climate …

  • Newsletter from 11.06.2020 | Last changed: 11.06.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2020

    … Continued high volume of litter in the environment The thoughtless disposal of waste in public spaces, otherwise known as “littering”, is a global phenomenon that … energy and resources are required to produce new goods. Moreover, it generates waste, only a small proportion of which is recycled. A UBA background paper shows … champions more use of the bio-bin May 11 2020 marks the launch of this year's "Biowaste Bin Campaign” (Aktion Biotonne Deutschland). The initiative supports …