… view of a small town Source: Christian Schwier / Fotolia An area of 66 hectares of new land is consumed every day in Germany. This urban sprawl has severe negative … of the most serious environmental problems in Germany. An area of 66 hectares of new land is used or sealed every day for building – the size of about 90 football …

… better protect the environment, the German Environment Agency (UBA) has presented a new strategy paper titled UMLANDSTADT umweltschonend. "Too much land has been used … are disappearing and commuter traffic still heavily dominated by cars. We need new approaches for compact and attractive living, safeguarding green and open spaces …

… by 95% – with all sectors contributing. Source: Kalafoto / Fotolia.com In its new RESCUE study, the German Environment Agency (UBA) analyzes how to achieve … hours (TWh) in 2015 to less than 1,100 TWh by 2050 and is covered entirely by renewable energies. Energy efficiency is paramount in every respect, and only …

… steps towards more climate finance The agreement on a climate finance target ( New Collective Quantified Goal, NCQG ) is of great importance: By 2035, … subsidies for fossil fuels are redirected towards climate action, in particular renewable energies. This redirection of financial flows had already been agreed in …

… environmental information and data via one platform – that is the goal of the new National Environmental Information Centre, which the Federal Ministry for the … to improve environmental and mitigation measures, for example when it comes to new business models for companies, university and non-university research or the …

… Safety (BMU) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) have announced today. The new award for sustainable buildings, neighbourhoods and ecological innovation … role models of sustainability, not only in the classic areas of building stock and new build, but also in five further categories. All stakeholders in the building …

… The change in marine fishing potential in higher latitudes initially also creates new opportunities for fishing. In order to participate, fishery management would … of fishing and the allocation of quotas for fishing. Adapting sea fisheries to new fish species: If new fish species, such as the anchovy, continue to establish …

… Svenja Schulze, recognises projects that are already realizing the idea of a new European Bauhaus in terms of sustainable building. The prize will be awarded for … of sustainable building and helps to bring the European Commission's vision of a New European Bauhaus to life. Parliamentary State Secretary Florian Pronold said, …

… Loud motorcycles and cars becoming annoying Even compliant new vehicles prove to be much too loud in practical tests Most people are annoyed by … according to a recent study for the German Environment Agency (UBA). Various brand-new motorcycles and sports cars that complied with the approval regulations were 20 …

… Rinn Beton- und Naturstein GmbH & Co. KG is the first company to be awarded the new ecolabel for concrete products containing recycled aggregates for outdoor … is one of the most material-intensive sectors of the German economy. The aim of the new eco-label is to recycle building materials in a targeted manner and thus replace …

… / Fotolia.com The EU member states are currently discussing a proposal for new regulations on packaging and packaging waste. Six new UBA fact sheets support the discussion with facts and figures, experience from …

… hot summer of 2018 showed that good health is as important as fun and relaxation. A new publication by the German Meteorological Service (DWD) and German Environment … hot summer of 2018 showed that good health is as important as fun and relaxation. A new publication by the German Meteorological Service (DWD) and German Environment …