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  • Press release 33/2024 from 17.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    First half of 2024: Renewable electricity generation continues to rise significantly

    Freiflächenphotovoltaikanlage, Rapsfeld und Windenergieanlagen

    … are still required. In the photovoltaic sector alone, we need an increase of around 50 per cent in order to meet the targets of the Renewable Energy Sources Act,” … should not be burdened further by rising grid fees.” Renewables account for around 57 per cent of gross electricity econsumption ⁠   Approximately 147 terawatt … accounted for the largest share of renewable electricity generation at around 51 per cent. Photovoltaics followed with 24 per cent, electricity generation …

  • Newsletter from 08.12.2021 | Last changed: 08.12.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2021

    … And how can living, working, recreation and mobility in the city and its surroundings be more sustainably interlinked? Wishing you an interesting read, The Press … of environmentally harmful subsidies is also necessary in some cases on grounds of social justice. One example is the private use of company cars, which the … environmental and climate protection and take social goals into consideration. Fundamentally, only subsidies that are in line with sustainable development should be …

  • Newsletter from 11.06.2020 | Last changed: 11.06.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2020

    … be harmful to humans and the environment.  Detailed advice and information can be found under the following links.  Frequently asked questions about coronaviruses and the … the user if high levels of ozone are expected within the next 24 hours. Zeilengrün Under the heading Zeilengrün (Green Line), the German Environment Agency in …

  • Press release 23/2024 from 28.05.2024 | Last changed: 31.05.2024

    Federal “Blue Compass” award: twenty climate adaptation projects nominated

    Grafik mit der Aufschrift "Bundespreis Blauer Kompass – Jetzt mit Ihrem Projekt bewerben!" in weißen Buchstaben auf einem blau-grünen Hintergrund. Oben rechts sind die Logos des Bundesumweltministeriums und des Umweltbundesamtes zu sehen.

    … of the climate crisis. More than 300 applications were received for the current round of the competition – another record number of entries! Twenty outstanding … civil society are also called upon to contribute to climate adaptation as a joint undertaking. The nominated projects show the commitment and good ideas with which … projects will compete for the community award in a public online vote at www.umweltbundesamt.de/tatenbank . The project that receives the most votes there will be one …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning

    Bird's eye view of geometrical arranged, colourful fields and settlements

    … to biodiversity. Flood risks: Depending on regional and local conditions, floods, inundations, flash floods and landslides may increase in river basins as a result of … in low-lying coastal areas. Other consequences include saltwater intrusion into groundwater and agricultural soils, which can render irrigated cropland and drinking … availability: Rising temperatures and changing precipitation conditions can have a fundamental impact on the quantity of groundwater resources. Thus, in the course of …

  • Newsletter from 25.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2025

    … their heat pump. Source: co2online An air heat pump for a small terraced house? Ground collectors for an apartment block? A heat pump to support the heating system in … upon to take part in the campaign. read more (in German) Environmental innovation programme saves wood in cross laminated timber production With the support of the …

  • Newsletter from 17.06.2022 | Last changed: 17.06.2022

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2022

    … preferential treatment of environmentally harmful supplies.” Before this background, UBA developed proposals for a reform of the German VAT system. In this … of the European Union (EU), launched in Paris on 11 May 2022, is breaking new ground in the assessment of chemical substances. The aim is to improve knowledge about … climate and energy ministers in Berlin. IPCC report: Immediate global turnaround required The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has completed its …

  • Newsletter from 03.04.2024 | Last changed: 03.04.2024

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2024

    … protection becomes an independent policy area in the Federal Republic of Germany under Chancellor Willy Brandt's social-liberal coalition and the German Environment … creates added value Urban and rural areas are closely intertwined. The BMBF funding programme Stadt-Land-Plus (Urban-Rural-Plus) supports projects that research these …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … further increase the heat island effect, while the growth of cities into the surrounding countryside will increase the area of heat islands. Indicators from the … such as peptides and alkaloids. Since the quantities produced are only very small under normal circumstances, there is no danger to humans. However, there is a health … resulting exposure of sensitive populations in many ways. The concentration of ground-level ozone in the air could increase. Exposure to air pollutants in inner …

  • Newsletter from 09.02.2022 | Last changed: 09.02.2022

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2022

    … issue of "UBA aktuell". We also cover UBA's stance on the controversial debate surrounding the inclusion of nuclear power and fossil gas in the EU taxonomy for defining … not fulfill the specifications are either put to secondary use, but often ploughed under or otherwise disposed of. "The legal requirements are sufficient for ensuring … in Germany have already shifted, with many now experiencing a climate that was found 100 to 600 km further to the southwest 50 years ago. read more (in German) New …

  • Newsletter from 05.02.2025 | Last changed: 10.02.2025

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 01/2025

    … shows the work of the Environmental Specimen Bank and how fish can be used to understand the pollution of our environment. We hope you find it an interesting read … on January 27, 2025 in the Ständehaus Merseburg. Source: Martin Stallmann / Umweltbundesamt Nowadays, it is still difficult to find environmental information. Data and … and recent data is of crucial importance in an increasingly digitalized word. This fundamental access is also an important basis for a sustainable development. From now …