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  • News from 29.07.2025 | Last changed: 29.07.2025

    German Environmental Survey celebrates 40th anniversary

    a colorful picture with many different faces

    … the first time, data were collected for both the former West German states and the new federal states of the former East Germany. The study included not only adults, … the German study on environmental health in children and adolescents (ALISE). New insights expected: GerES VI is collecting data on adults again after 20 years …

  • Press release 05/2012 from 31.01.2012 | Last changed: 17.07.2013

    Future made in Germany: Germany's growth is becoming increasingly sustainable

    … Germany. It shows that Germany has already made significant progress on the road to new, environmentally sound growth. Today, much less resources, land and energy are … there are now almost 2 million employees in the environmental economy - a new record. Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen is convinced: "the …

  • Press release 30/2015 from 15.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Car sharing could reduce CO2 emissions by six million tonnes

    car and man with mobile phone

    … Car sharing could reduce CO2 emissions by six million tonnes New study suggests improvement in dovetailing car sharing with public transport Car … housing – lending, exchange or shared usage is in fashion. That is not only good news for one's own purse but also for the environment and the job market, says a new

  • DzU article from 10.07.2025 | Last changed: 14.07.2025

    Indicator: Total raw material productivity

    A graph shows the total raw material productivity plus the primary raw material inputs and the sum of gross domestic product and the value imports from 2010 to 2022 (2010 = 100).

    … were affected worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, among other things. In the new edition of the German Sustainability Strategy of 2016, the German Government has set a new goal for the further growth of raw material productivity: Between 2010 and 2030, …

  • News from 31.07.2024 | Last changed: 31.07.2024

    Renaturalised bodies of water can reduce greenhouse gas emissions

    Modified water bodies emit carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide

    … to climate change as sources of greenhouse gases – this is the conclusion of a new UBA study. Modified water bodies in particular emit carbon dioxide, methane and … when it decomposes. This reduces the savings potential of hydropower plants as a renewable energy source, even though this type of electricity production is …

  • Press release 30/2017 from 06.09.2017 | Last changed: 18.09.2017

    Urban Mining

    Skyline einer Großstadt von oben, abends, Hochhäuser, Straßen, Schienen

    … urban and municipal areas. The German Environment Agency has more information in a new and inspiring brochure. Press release No. 30/2017 | 06.09.2017 Germany still … use and re-use of these resources it would be possible to prevent the opening of new quarries or gravel pits. The greatest financial value is in disused metals such …

  • News from 24.06.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2020

    “My Indicator Report“ with current data on the environment

    Cover of the report, text: My indicator report: Data on the environment

    … state of the environment, the polluters and starting points for measures. With the new indicator report, an individual report can now be compiled online from a total … data offering on the UBA website. Associated content Links My indicator report All news Tags environmental data environmental indicator indicator … Air quality, …

  • Press release 35/2012 from 26.09.2012 | Last changed: 18.07.2013

    Green IT - 6th Annual Conference of BMU, UBA and BITKOM

    … and the Federal Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media (BITKOM) Green IT - 6th Annual Conference of BMU, UBA and BITKOM Do … and the Federal Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media (BITKOM). Press release No. 35/2012 | 26.09.2012 The basic idea and …

  • Press release 24/2022 from 18.05.2022 | Last changed: 24.05.2022

    "Blauer Kompass" federal award: Nomination of 20 climate change adaptation projects

    Grafik "Blauer Kompass"

    … "Blauer Kompass" award for exemplary climate change adaptation projects has set a new record number of participants this year. Of the 240 entries received by the … "Blauer Kompass" award for exemplary climate change adaptation projects has set a new record number of participants this year. Of the 240 entries received by the …

  • Press release 41/10 from 05.08.2010 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Producers of energy-saving lamps must use Blue Angel eco-label

    … up a functional and comprehensive take-back system to ensure proper disposal of the new products, which contain minor amounts of mercury. Press release No. 41/10 | 05.08.2010   To help customers a new Blue Angel eco-label for energy-saving lamps, especially compact fluorescent …

  • KomPass: Article from 07.01.2025 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Adaptation at the Federal Level

    the Reichstags dome behind plants

    … for Adaptation to Climate Change 2024 (DAS 2024) at the end of 2024. With the new climate adaptation strategy, the Federal Government is fulfilling a key … most of the targets. For some targets, the federal ministries will have to develop new indicators and data bases in the coming years. The indicators are an important …

  • Newsletter from 15.10.2025 | Last changed: 15.10.2025

    The Latest from UBA - No.: 5/2025

    … Chemicals Transport Economy / Consumption Air Water Soil / Land Welcome to the new issue of ‘The Latest from UBA’! These days, many purchases are made online. But … sustainability Source: Rawf8 / Adobe Stock Is your toaster broken, or do you need new winter shoes? Today, the solution is just a few clicks away – online shopping. …