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  • Press release 13/2018 from 25.04.2018 | Last changed: 18.08.2020

    Changes in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act: More recycling of WEEE

    Old televisions and computer monitors on a pile.

    … are not waste, for they contain valuable resources Source: Gerhard Kotschik / UBA From 15 August 2018 the Act Governing the Sale, Return and Environmentally Sound … is available on the website of the stiftung ear . The German Environment Agency (UBA) will continue to monitor compliance with the new regulations. Effective … registered. In addition to the possibility of reporting an improper registration to UBA, producers can issue a cease and desist declaration under competition law to …

  • Press release 22/12 from 07.06.2012 | Last changed: 05.07.2013

    EU bans polluters

    … their units consume. Jochen Flasbarth, President of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), applauds the new EU regulations and says, “Energy efficiency and energy saving … and they use less power. If an air conditioner should nevertheless be necessary, UBA recommends purchasing units in high energy efficiency classes such as the EU now … to be up only 63 TWh. The energy label also shows information on noise emissions. UBA believes the limit values for noise in the Ecodesign Directive are not …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Trade and industry

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wooded landscape. There is an industrial estate visible in the distance, consisting of several buildings and facilities. There is smoke rising from some chimneys. The sky is densely cloud-covered. Above the horizon, the sky is tinged with yellow, with dark, greyish-blue clouds billowing at the margin of the picture. In a few lighter places, rays of the sun are penetrating the band of clouds.

    … of water abstraction remuneration. 176 In order to support companies, the UBA has been providing since 2022 – with reference to EU taxonomy regulations – … 175 - UBA – Umweltbundesamt (Hg.) 2022: Normen, technische Regeln und Richtlinien zur … 178 - UBA (Hg.) 2023: Physische Klimarisiken managen. Eine Einführung für Unternehmen. … of water abstraction remuneration. 176 In order to support companies, the UBA has been providing since 2022 – with reference to EU taxonomy regulations – …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-9: Ozone burden

    The picture shows the exhaust pipe of a motor car emitting exhaust gases.

    … extreme weather conditions led to high ozone burdens. GE-I-9: Ozone burden Source: UBA (based on measuring networks of the federal states and of the federal level) … critical threshold value is set at a concentration of 60 µg/m³. The Länder and the UBA measure ozone concentrations within a nationwide measuring network comprising … critical threshold value is set at a concentration of 60 µg/m³. The Länder and the UBA measure ozone concentrations within a nationwide measuring network comprising …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FiW-R-1: Public awareness of storm and flooding risks

    The picture shows a man standing in a flooded cellar, kneedeep in brown water. There are tins, cartons and flowerpots visible on a rack of shelves. Some synthetic buckets are standing in front of this rack with floodwater lapping round them. The man is looking at additional containers, pallets and synthetic bags piled up in front of him.

    … affected. FiW-R-1: Public awareness of storm and flooding risks Source: BMUB/BMUV & UBA (study entitled ’Environmental awareness in Germany’/ for 2021 supplementary … questions – which is carried out at regular intervals on behalf of the UBA and the Federal Environment Ministry 215 . The respondents are asked to estimate … questions – which is carried out at regular intervals on behalf of the UBA and the Federal Environment Ministry 215 . The respondents are asked to estimate …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5)

    A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a declining trend considering the EU limit value.

    … monitoring networks of the German federal states and the German Environment Agency (UBA), and applied across the area of Germany. Only monitoring stations that are not … monitoring networks of the German federal states and the German Environment Agency (UBA), and applied across the area of Germany. Only monitoring stations that are not …

  • Press release 33/2011 from 26.06.2011 | Last changed: 12.07.2013

    Federal Environment Agency gives the all-clear signal on EHEC in drinking water

    … less regularly are highly unlikely to be host to the current strain of EHEC. UBA President Jochen Flasbarth warned against spreading unfounded panic, saying, … less regularly are highly unlikely to be host to the current strain of EHEC. UBA President Jochen Flasbarth warned against spreading unfounded panic, saying, …