… 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 …

… 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 …

… of "hot days” – days on which temperatures climb to over 30°C has risen from around three in 1951, to about ten days per year today. The heat wave of 2003 caused … change. Environment at municipal level Blauer Kompass contest goes into next round Greening the office roof, unsealing the schoolyard, farming crops which are … farm payments. In a position paper, it sets out key points to address for the funding period post-2021.  read more (in German) The Antarctic Treaty turns 60 On …

… of fossil fuels Carbon Capture and Storage CCS (schematic diagram) Source: Umweltbundesamt It sounds practical enough: Don’t let harmful CO ₂ escape into the … solutions for climate adaption”) in the Natural Climate Change Mitigation action programme. Project outlines must be submitted by 07.12.2023. read more (in German) …

… way, UBA is drawing attention to a pressing problem – the contamination of our groundwater with nitrate from intensive agricultural practices. Read more about the … more expensive When more fertiliser is applied than plants and soil can absorb: groundwater contamination Source: countrypixel / Fotolia.com Drinking water is our most … that way in the coming years, but at what cost? More than 27 per cent of the groundwater bodies in Germany exceed the quality standard for nitrate stipulated in the …

… in the scope of the project.  The EU Chemicals Directive REACH is the background against which a discussion with the other EU Member States and the European … It was compiled with funding from the UBA as part of the Associations Support Programme. read more (in German) Climate-neutral regions: a big opportunity for …

… of the overall balance, there has never been a greater annual fall in emissions under normal economic circumstances since 1990. Only in the year 2009, at the height … tips Everyday hygiene tips Washing your hands, cleaning your home, doing the laundry – our tips for environmentally-friendly hygiene in your home. read more (in … year. This puts the target of 18 percent which Germany must achieve by 2020 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive within sight. These are conclusions based on …