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Umwelt-Indikator

Indicator: Emission of air pollutants

Graph: The development of emissions of five air pollutants and an overall index relative to the base year 2005 (=100%) can be seen. All values decrease significantly between 2005 and 2021, but ammonia only since 2014. The 2030 target (55%) seems within reach.

The mean index of five air pollutants shows an average yearly reduction of almost 4.5 % between 1995 and 2021.The commitments of the Gothenburg Protocol for 2020 are achieved on average.Safely meeting the commitments of the European NEC) Directive for 2030, is a challenge for the German environmental policy.Ammonia emissions must continue to be significantly reduced to achieve this. read more

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Sulphur dioxide

Sulphur dioxide is a colourless, water soluble gas with a pungent smell. It is produced from combustion of fossil fuels, for example coal and oil. read more

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For our environment

The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.

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