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  • Press release 8/2015 from 01.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Obsolescence fact check

    fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, ceramic stove top

    … time than in the past. Initial interim results of a study by the Federal n Agency (UBA) point to a shorter first useful service life of TV sets in particular, but also … contrast, the first useful service life of notebooks has remained nearly unchanged. UBA's President Maria Krautzberger said: "The results are more complex when it comes … time than in the past. Initial interim results of a study by the Federal n Agency (UBA) point to a shorter first useful service life of TV sets in particular, but also …

  • Press release 50/2013 from 30.12.2013 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Geo-Engineering: Commercial fertilization of oceans finally banned

    fishes in the sea

    … said Vice-President Thomas Holzmann of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), which played an active part in the negotiations. The 43 Contracting Parties … a major reason for the Contracting Parties to agree on binding regulations. UBA's Vice-President Thomas Holzmann remarked, "The international ban on commercial … said Vice-President Thomas Holzmann of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), which played an active part in the negotiations. The 43 Contracting Parties …

  • Press release 22/2019 from 17.06.2019 | Last changed: 03.07.2019

    2018 data on air quality: 57 cities exceed the NO2 limit value

    city center of Munich, in the background the Alps

    … were still affected. President Maria Krautzberger of the German Environment Agency (UBA) said, “The air in cities is becoming cleaner which is a move in the right … is delivered to the EU Commission on 30 September 2019. Gesunde Luft magazine: UBA is addressing the topic of clean air in the new edition of its Schwerpunkt: … were still affected. President Maria Krautzberger of the German Environment Agency (UBA) said, “The air in cities is becoming cleaner which is a move in the right …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM10)

    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 (PM10) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a clear declining trend.

    … 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 28/2016 from 16.09.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    European Mobility Week brings sustainable mobility a step closer

    a lot of colourful bicycles in a bicycle stand

    … some 2,000 cities and municipalities across Europe. The German Environment Agency (UBA) took over coordination of the EMW in Germany this year. UBA’s President Maria Krautzberger comments: “Our transport systems must undergo …

  • Press release 13/2016 from 08.04.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Cornerstone for an exemplary ecological building

    a hole in a baseplate for a building is filled with concrete by three men and a women who are all well-dressed

    … and hemp insulation. Press release No. 13/2016 | 08.04.2016 The cornerstone for the UBA's main office were laid nearly 14 years ago just a few metres away. That … who have been working in rental offices at the Fürst Leopold Carré instead of the UBA main office. Having all UBA workers on one property will mean short lines of communication. The lobby of the …

  • Press release 1/2015 from 08.01.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Nitrogen surplus – an environmental problem of entirely new proportions

    Drag hoses spreading slurry directly onto the field.

    … nitrogen inputs. Maria Krautzberger, President of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), said: "It is important for the EU to continue to provide the impetus for … data, 61 percent of natural habitats in Europe are exposed to too much nitrogen. An UBA study shows that nitrogen loads can be reduced significantly. Since the … nitrogen inputs. Maria Krautzberger, President of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), said: "It is important for the EU to continue to provide the impetus for …

  • Press release 42/2008 from 09.06.2008 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    Jobs in environmental protection at a record high

    … by the Federal Ministry for Environment (BMU) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). Scientists at the German Institute for Economic Research, the Institute for … protection goods and services will continue its dynamic development”, commented UBA President Professor Dr. Andreas Troge on the results. The detailed study …

  • Cover from 20.01.2026

    PFAS in soil - forever pollution, forever concern? Presentations

    … – BfR Center for Land Use Related Evaluation Methods, One Health Tobias Frische – UBA Section Soil Protection Measures From soils into pigs – accumulation of PFAS in … North Rhine-Westphalia, LANUV, DE Lennart Gehrenkemper - German Environment Agency, UBA Monitoring of PFAS in soils and soil leachates – Background levels in German and … of chemicals regulation Dirk Messner - President of the German Environment Agency, UBA PFAS in soil and the broader perspective of chemicals regulation Presentation of …

  • Cover from 22.01.2026

    Digital Conference: Environmental Aspects in Public Procurement in Europe: Speakers

    … to promote green public procurement. Also she is chairman for The Danish Forum on Sustainable Procurement. https://www.ecolabel.dk/en Lidia Capparelli, … to promote green public procurement. Also she is chairman for The Danish Forum on Sustainable Procurement. https://www.ecolabel.dk/en Lidia Capparelli, …