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  • DzU article from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.05.2025

    Indicator: Eutrophication of the North Sea/Baltic Sea by nitrogen

    A graph shows the change in the concentration of total nitrogen in all major rivers that discharge into the North and Baltic Sea in Germany and indicates the target value of 2.8 or 2.6 mg/L total nitrogen for North and Baltic Sea, respectively. The concentration value is calculated as the 5-year moving average of the flow-weighted mean concentration of all major rivers in milligrams total nitrogen per litre (mg/L).

    … the weather and hydrological conditions, because in years with high precipitation more nitrogen leaches out of the soils. For phosphorous, it is assumed that the … and minimum concentrations are calculated as 5-year moving averages. More detailed information: 'Flusseinträge und direkte Einträge in die Nordsee' and …

  • Press release 16/2017 from 25.04.2017 | Last changed: 31.05.2017

    Nitrogen pollution from diesel-fuelled cars even higher than suspected

    smog of a car

    … particular. UBA's President Maria Krautzberger said: "Our new data reflect a much more realistic but unfortunately even more disagreeable situation with regard to … responsibility and deliver a solution which consumers can live with."  Further information:  The Handbook Emission Factors for Road Traffic (HBEFA) was first …

  • Press release 24/2025 from 16.06.2025 | Last changed: 19.06.2025

    How much life lies within our soil?

    Regenwurm in feuchtem Boden.

    … water, build up humus and break down pollutants. And yet, there is often a lack of information on the actual condition of soil organisms in Germany. In order to … which place severe pressure on soil biodiversity and lead to soil loss—are all the more damaging," says UBA President Dirk Messner. Numerous harmful factors such as …

  • DzU article from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 16.09.2025

    Indicator: Employment in the renewable energy sector

    Graph: After a strong increase since 2000, employment has been declining since 2012 due to the sharp job losses in solar energy. There was a slight increase from 2015 to 2016. Most jobs were created in the wind energy and biomass sectors. Between 2016 and 2019, there were sharp declines. By 2023, there were significant increases again, especially in solar energy and heat pumps.

    … results, the various studies agree on fundamental trends and core statements. More detailed information: „Beschäftigung und Umweltschutz" (in German only). Related contents …

  • Appointment from 14.10.2021

    Simplified corporate communications about SVHCs in articles

    … AskREACH project team are inviting companies around Europe to meet experts on the information duties of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) within the REACH regulation. Learn more about the consumer app Scan4Chem, the European AskREACH database for companies …

  • Press release 14/2019 from 23.05.2019 | Last changed: 04.06.2019

    Energy efficiency of residential buildings on the rise, but at a slower rate

    Hausfassade mit Baugerüst

    … renovation Source: Westpic / Fotolia Although housing in Germany is becoming more energy efficient, the upward trend has nearly flattened out. These are the … we need a balanced mix of instruments such as regulatory law, grant funding and information.” Press release No. 14/2019 | 23.05.2019 Lighting, air conditioning and …

  • DzU article from 27.05.2025 | Last changed: 30.05.2025

    Indicator: Global environmental footprint of consumption

    A graph shows the global environmental footprint of household consumption, represented by the indicator’s energy consumption, CO₂ emissions and raw material use. The indicators show the environmental footprint generated by the consumption activities of private households in Germany and abroad.

    … by Production, Consumption and Imports" and is described in a method manual . More detailed information   'Einkommen, Konsum, Energienutzung, Emissionen privater Haushalte' (in … by Production, Consumption and Imports" and is described in a method manual . More detailed information   'Einkommen, Konsum, Energienutzung, Emissionen privater …

  • DzU article from 08.01.2026 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Indicator: Energy consumption for buildings

    A graph shows the building-related final energy consumption for room heating, room cooling, hot water and lighting for 2008 to 2024. The indicator decreases with fluctuation. No differentiation is shown between the individual uses.

    … Figures are taken from the ‘Anwendungsbilanzen ( AGEB 2024 , in German only ). More detailed information: 'Energieverbrauch für fossile und erneuerbare Wärme ' (in German only) …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 29.04.2019

    Identification and protection of old-growth and virgin forests in the Ukrainian Carpathians

    … with the criteria determined by the Carpathian Convention, generated and improved information on old-growth and virgin forests in the Ukrainian Carpathians. The … disseminated among target groups. T his helped at convincing decision makers to pay more attention to forest preservation in the Ukraine. Documents Project information

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-2: Usage of warning and information services

    The picture shows a hand holding a smartphone. The smartphone screen is blue and shows the logo of DWD’s WarnWetter App. In the picture’s background, the black clouds of a thunderous sky are visible.

    HUE-2: Usage of warning and information services Warning and information services are important building blocks … last update on 28.11.2023 HUE-2: Usage of warning and information services In 2021 more than half of respondents to the Environment Awareness Study stated that they …

  • Cover from 19.01.2026

    Start: Pharmaceuticals and the environment

    Illustration featuring fish, water, medicines, hot water bottle, yoga, household waste bin, toilet, sink, stethoscope, and pharmacy symbol

    … ability of fish and amphibians even at very low concentrations. Further Information: Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environment … active substances entering the environment. Choosing pharmaceuticals that degrade more effectively in wastewater treatment plants and the environment or have lower …

  • DzU article from 13.10.2022 | Last changed: 10.12.2025

    Indicator: Ecological status of lakes

    A graph shows the distribution of the environmental status and potential of the lakes for the years 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is also shown (100 percent ‘good’ or ‘very good’). In 2021, 24.7 percent showed at least a good status or good potential.

    … impact on use. The classification is laid down in the Surface Waters Ordinance . More detailed information: 'Zustand der Seen' (in German only) . Related contents Indikator: …