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  • Press release 20/2019 from 11.06.2019 | Last changed: 26.08.2022

    Digitalisation can make consumption more sustainable

    A computer keybord with a green button with a shopping cart.

    … payment show that consumption and digitalisation have become closely linked. A new report from the German Environment Agency (UBA) says it is not yet known whether … payment show that consumption and digitalisation have become closely linked. A new report from the German Environment Agency (UBA) says it is not yet known whether … payment show that consumption and digitalisation have become closely linked. A new report from the German Environment Agency (UBA) says it is not yet known whether …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-8: Forest fire hazards and forest fires

    The picture shows an extensive forest fire. Greyish-white smoke is rising from the seat of the fire. A burnt forest area is visible in the background.

    … rise to several forest fires. Source: Rico Löb / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … years, the time series for the number of days on which high index values were reported at levels 4 and 5 is showing values that are rising significantly. During …

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    Figure 1: Map of worldwide distribution of MECs

    World Map

    … of MECs are shown in green and countries with a low number of MEC data in red. Most reported MECs were found for China (37.708 DB entries), Germany (34.001 DB entries), … of MECs are shown in green and countries with a low number of MEC data in red. Most reported MECs were found for China (37.708 DB entries), Germany (34.001 DB entries), …

  • Press release 28/12 from 06.09.2012 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Tight restrictions on hydraulic fracturing required

    … Tight restrictions on hydraulic fracturing required New report: No drilling for natural gas in designated areas tapped for drinking water … flowback, the wastewater produced by the process. This is the conclusion of a new report for the Federal Environment Ministry and the Federal Environment Agency …

  • News from 31.03.2014 | Last changed: 19.05.2014

    Adapting to climate change: take preventative action now

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published Part II of the current World Climate Report on 31 March 2014. 31.03.2014 Mehr in der Presseinformation. All news … The … Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published Part II of the current World Climate Report on 31 March 2014. … Adapting to climate change: take preventative action now …

  • News from 18.11.2015 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Mixed picture of the state of the environment in Germany

    Two engineers discussing in an extensive photovoltaic installation

    … The German Environment Agency has published its Data on the Environment 2015 report. Action is needed with regard to greenhouse gases, raw material efficiency … the HGV toll to vehicles with a gross weight of 3.5 tonnes and more. And there must finally be a more intensive discussion about CO2 limit values for HGV. In this area …

  • Press release 03/2012 from 19.01.2012 | Last changed: 17.07.2013

    Germany’s drinking water rated “very good“

    … guidelines at a rate of more than 99 percent. These are the results of an updated report on drinking water quality issued by the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) and … Agency (UBA) which provides an evaluation of the 2008-2010 time period. The report is based on information submitted by the Länder to BMG and UBA. UBA President …

  • Press release 03/2017 from 30.01.2017 | Last changed: 22.03.2017

    2015 greenhouse gas emissions indicate a slight decrease for second year in a row

    Eine Solaranlage auf freien Feld, im Hintergrund drehen sich Windkrafträder

    … This data is based on calculations which the German Environment Agency (UBA) has reported to the European Commission. The greatest reductions were achieved in the … fluorinated gas nitrogen trifluoride (NF 3 ), which has recently become subject to reporting duties, has risen by 124.7 per cent from its low level in 1995.  Further … This data is based on calculations which the German Environment Agency (UBA) has reported to the European Commission. The greatest reductions were achieved in the …

  • Press release 17/2020 from 09.04.2020 | Last changed: 22.04.2020

    Employment numbers in environmental protection sector rising steadily

    worker installing a thermal insulation on a facade of a building

    … Germany were employed in the environmental protection sector in 2017, says a recent report (Beschäftigung und Umweltschutz) by the German Environment Agency (UBA). The … figures for the development of employment after 2017 are not yet available, but reports from the German Wind Energy Association estimate the loss of 40,000 jobs in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    BAU-I-4: Heavy rain in residential areas

    The picture shows the rainwater gutter of a brick building. Heavy rain is falling.

    … from heavy rain. Source: Budimir Jevtic / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … in Deutschland. Offenbach am Main: 1. https://www.dwd.de/DE/leistungen/klimareports/download_einleger_report_2016.pdf Becker P., Becker A., Dalelane C., …