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  • Press release 26/2017 from 24.07.2017 | Last changed: 07.08.2017

    Good indoor air quality is in jeopardy

    A craftsman laying a wooden floor.

    … aspects, it leaves room for emissions of VOCs from solvents and other chemical additives without specific labelling thereof. "Germany's high standards are in …

  • Press release 52/2014 from 27.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    1st December is Antarctica Day

    waste dump in front of a resaerch station

    … for food or a mate. Blue or fin whales which are already endangered can thus suffer additional stress. Research is currently in progress to determine the status of …

  • Press release 43/2025 from 17.12.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    Building check: Is my house ready for a heat pump?

    A technician is standing on a ladder and servicing a heat pump.

    … people are unsure whether a heat pump can be installed straight away or whether additional upgrades to the building are required. With the new online tool …

  • News from 21.02.2022 | Last changed: 22.03.2022

    Pesticide authorisations undermine environmental protection

    A field with a crop protection device that spreads fertilizer

    … risks to the environment and health. The company can then submit this evaluation to additional states in the EU. These must also authorise the product unless there are … a relatively up-to-date basis to be used for the authorisation of products. In addition, applications for authorisations should in future be distributed among the …

  • Press release 04/2021 from 16.02.2021 | Last changed: 29.04.2021

    Air quality 2020: Only a few cities still exceed nitrogen dioxide limit

    Stau

    … to be analysed in the laboratory and whose results will not be available until May, additional cities such as Stuttgart are expected to exceed the limit values. … on so long and that there have been few hardware retrofits," said Messner. In addition to direct improvements to vehicles, mean NO2 concentrations at measuring …

  • News from 02.04.2020 | Last changed: 14.04.2020

    Risks and opportunities in responding to the coronavirus crisis

    Prof. Dr. Dirk Messner

    … the discussions on sustainability will change due to the coronavirus crisis. An additional focus will be made on the resilience, i.e. the durability and robustness … healthcare and educational systems. The coronavirus crisis will also give additional credence to lifestyles that support sustainability in the areas of …

  • Press release 05/2020 from 11.02.2020 | Last changed: 19.02.2020

    Air quality 2019: Trend in NO2 decline continues

    Eine Straße, in der sich Autos stauen.

    … raising the requirements of durability in exhaust after treatment systems. In addition, the regularly scheduled emissions inspection should include measurements … or BVOC) and are further sources of ozone precursors beside man-made emissions. In addition to factors such as plant characteristics and pest infestation, the extent …

  • Newsletter from 02.06.2025 | Last changed: 02.06.2025

    The Latest from UBA - No.: 3/2025

    … gases than what would be saved by switching to a more energy-efficient model. Additionally, thanks to renewable energy sources, electricity in Germany has become …

  • Newsletter from 11.08.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2023

    … a reform of the motor vehicle tax and restrictions on fossil-fuel heating. In addition, all emissions would have to be priced and charged to the polluter. … submit annual National Inventory Reports (NIRs) containing detailed and complete information… Series Climate Change Page number 976 Year of publication 2023 … development Many cities and regions are having to deal with growth. The need for additional housing, social facilities, commercial space and the associated supply …