… issue of “UBA aktuell” It is now 50 years since the German Environment Agency was founded. Reason enough to look back on the successes achieved, but also on the … attacks and strokes. This is why the UBA has been dealing with noise since its foundation. It has always played a key role in the development and implementation of … However, there is still a great need for action when it comes to road traffic. Around one in four people in Germany are exposed to more road traffic noise than what …

… Scientific Opinion Paper Page number 20 Year of publication 2025 Methane, the underestimated greenhouse gas Sources, effects, mitigation options Methane is the … carbon dioxide. On top of this, methane is a key precursor for the formation of ground-level ozone. Ozone is linked to negative health effects whilst also damaging ecosystems and crops. …

… study. It shows: Germany is capable of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by around 70 percent by 2030 compared to 1990. We must, however, act immediately and … of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea Algal blooms, water turbidity, overfishing, underwater noise or rubbish have a negative impact on the condition of the North Sea … to new developments in the packaging sector. read more (in German) UBA News Bundespreis UMWELT & BAUEN 2021 – Progressive building and refurbishment for more …

… way, UBA is drawing attention to a pressing problem – the contamination of our groundwater with nitrate from intensive agricultural practices. Read more about the … more expensive When more fertiliser is applied than plants and soil can absorb: groundwater contamination Source: countrypixel / Fotolia.com Drinking water is our most … that way in the coming years, but at what cost? More than 27 per cent of the groundwater bodies in Germany exceed the quality standard for nitrate stipulated in the …

… of the overall balance, there has never been a greater annual fall in emissions under normal economic circumstances since 1990. Only in the year 2009, at the height … tips Everyday hygiene tips Washing your hands, cleaning your home, doing the laundry – our tips for environmentally-friendly hygiene in your home. read more (in … year. This puts the target of 18 percent which Germany must achieve by 2020 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive within sight. These are conclusions based on …

… can happen when bacteria come into contact with antibiotic residues in soils, groundwater, rivers or lakes. Please, read in this newsletter edition what can be done … bacteria Landing page image on Tierarzneimittel in der Umwelt portal Source: Umweltbundesamt 742 tons of antibiotics were delivered to vets in Germany in 2016. If … the antibiotic residues excreted by the treated farm animals can reach soils, groundwater and water bodies where problems may arise: microorganisms causing diseases …

… protection becomes an independent policy area in the Federal Republic of Germany under Chancellor Willy Brandt's social-liberal coalition and the German Environment … UBA. In the course of German reunification in this year, UBA is reinforced by around 200 employees from East German environmental agencies and from then on works in … Christiane Rohleder at the Federal Environment Ministry today. Nitrous oxide - the underestimated greenhouse gas Anthropogenic N₂O emissions are increasing – As a …

… (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency (UBA). European emissions trading undergoes comprehensive reform The European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) will … same carbon price to imported emission-intensive goods as if they had been produced under EU carbon pricing rules (EU ETS). This is intended to prevent the relocation … in line with… Series fact sheet Page number 6 Year of publication 2023 Submission under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto …

… These publications are presented briefly below. last update on 22.10.2020 Background Antifouling products containing biocides are usually used to protect boat hulls … products“ . Scenario for inland water marinas – pleasure craft There are around 206,000 pleasure craft in Germany. Daehne et al. (2017) and Feibicke et al. … data folder „German scenario for inland water marinas – data“ . Associated content Links Antifouling im Wassersport: Tipps zum umweltschonenden Umgang Bewuchsatlas …