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  • Press release 37/08 from 27.05.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Setting limits for asphalt and cement

    … resources, maintain diversity Nearly 113 hectares of land are consumed daily for new developments in Germany-whether for homes, commercial space, rest and … ”Whilst we spread ourselves out nature is being slowly edged out”, said Holzmann. A new UBA flyer with concise information for municipalities, businesses and citizens …

  • Press release 48/2022 from 30.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.12.2022

    Companies soon to assume costs for disposal of single-use plastic products

    … for collection and cleaning, says a study by the German Environment Agency (UBA). New EU regulation states that the manufacturers of single-use products will have to … been paying for the clean-up costs. UBA President Dirk Messner said: "We expect the new levy on single-use plastics to finally put a stop to littering of the …

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    Figure 2: Map of worldwide distribution of publications reporting MECs

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    … China (274 publications), USA (226 publications) und Spain (199 publications). New are publications from the following countries: Egypt, Bangladesh, Iraque, … China (274 publications), USA (226 publications) und Spain (199 publications). New are publications from the following countries: Egypt, Bangladesh, Iraque, …

  • Press release 44/2025 from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    UBA study: How to expand solar power in an environmentally responsible way

    Rows of photovoltaic modules mounted at an angle on a meadow in the open countryside.

    … and sealed land, while protecting ecologically and economically valuable areas: a new UBA factsheet shows how solar energy can be expanded in a way that is compatible … there is still time to act. Solar power plays a crucial role in this transition. A new analysis by the German Environment Agency (UBA) shows that if land for solar …

  • Press release 48/12 from 12.12.2012 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Taking a very close look at industrial enterprises

    … Taking a very close look at industrial enterprises New online portal Thru.de provides information on environmental quality in Germany … Answers to these and many other questions can now be found on www.thru.de, the new web pages of Germany’s Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR). The …

  • Press release 25/2025 from 17.06.2025 | Last changed: 19.06.2025

    Cornerstones of Socially Just Environmental and Climate Policy

    Einfamilienhäuser mit Photovoltaikanlagen auf dem Dach vor einem Plattenbau.

    … Cornerstones of Socially Just Environmental and Climate Policy A new UBA study outlines guiding principles and concrete measures aimed at easing the … fuels—such as through CO₂ pricing—drives up the cost of petrol, oil and gas. A new study commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA) explores how climate …

  • Cover from 04.11.2022

    Database - Pharmaceuticals in the environment Figures Links

    … more evaluations. The database "Pharmaceuticals in the Environment" - Update and new analysis Research report for the updated database “Pharmaceuticals in the … more evaluations. The database "Pharmaceuticals in the Environment" - Update and new analysis Research report for the updated database “Pharmaceuticals in the …

  • News from 01.11.2024 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Showcasing an Innovative Dialogue Model for Global Cooperation

    A group of international participants at the main stage of the HSC 2024

    … the session "Navigating Uncertainty: Diplomacy and Sustainability Actors Forging New Alliances", where the TES Academy of UBA , the Centre for International … organizations, research institutions, the private sector and foundations on how new alliances can rebuild trust and foster long-term collaboration. Collaborative …

  • Press release 17/2024 from 17.04.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2024

    The German Environment Agency celebrates its 50-year anniversary

    Grafik mit dem Jubiläumslogo des Umweltbundesamtes. Eine 50 mit dem Symbol des Blauen Engels. Auf der Grafik stehen alle wichtigen Daten zum Jubiläumsfest am 15.06.2024 in Dessau-Roßlau für alle interessierten Bürgerinnen und Bürger.

    … 50 years ago, the social-liberal coalition under chancellor Willy Brandt breathed new life into environmental protection. With the launch of the Federal Government’s … range of topics it covers. In 2024, the UBA will mark its 50th anniversary with a new exhibition at its headquarters and a virtual time travel experience for …

  • Press release 13/2023 from 26.04.2023 | Last changed: 07.06.2023

    Traffic noise can increase risk of depression and anxiety disorders

    View on rails with a suburban train, behind it city panorama

    … known for a long time that constant noise can lead to cardiovascular diseases. A new study done on behalf of the German Environment Agency shows that incessant … night-time awakening reactions. However, the LIFE Adult Study is a comparatively new cohort study (launched in 2011). Some 43 percent of the people included in the …

  • News from 07.03.2019 | Last changed: 07.03.2019

    Sewage sludge disposal in Germany

    Sewage sludge treatment, disposal and phosphorus recovery must be adapted to new statutory requirements

    … Nowadays more than half of it is used and combusted for energy purposes. A new UBA brochure has information on disposal practices and on the current status in … developments as sewage treatment operators and disposal businesses must also do. New techniques, in particular for the recovery of the phosphorus in sludge and …

  • Press release 07/2025 from 20.02.2025 | Last changed: 24.02.2025

    In 2024, all air quality limits met for the first time

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    … (WHO) recommends significantly lower guideline values to protect health. New limit values from 2030 The revised European Air Quality Directive came into … 20 µg/m³ and the PM2.5 particulate matter limit from 25 to 10 µg/m³. “Even if the new European limit values will only gradually approach the significantly lower WHO …