In total, certificates corresponding to 514,000 tonnes of CO2 will be withdrawn from the market. read more
Germany cancels emissions certificates linked to coal-phase out
Climate | Energy
Cornerstones of Socially Just Environmental and Climate Policy
Factoring in the environmental costs of fossil fuels—such as through CO₂ pricing—drives up the cost of petrol, oil and gas. A new study commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA) explores how climate and environmental protection policy can be both ambitious and socially fair. Fair burden-sharing is a key pillar of socially just environmental policy. read more
Climate change impacts mental health
Climate change can have not only devastating physical consequences for people and the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For example, extreme weather events can trigger post-traumatic stress disorders, while concern over our livelihoods can lead to anxiety about the future and depression. read more
Heat-related deaths: seniors are at a higher risk
In den Sommern 2023 und 2024 gab es jeweils etwa 3.000 hitzebedingte Todesfälle in Deutschland. Betroffen waren vor allem Menschen über 75 Jahre mit Vorerkrankungen wie Demenz, Herz-Kreislauf- oder Lungenerkrankungen. Eine neue Studie des UBA zeigt jetzt eine neue Berechnungsgrundlage, mit der sich die durch Hitze bedingten Todesfälle besser berechnen lassen. read more
Environmental awareness study: crises affect public’s perception of environmental and climate challenges
The majority of people in Germany continue to perceive both the environmental protection and climate change mitigation efforts as important. However, the topic continues to decline in relative perceived significance for the public read more
Unpredictable risks: solar geoengineering is no solution to the climate crisis
Technical interventions to mitigate the climate crisis are increasingly being discussed internationally. One frequently mentioned intervention is solar radiation modification (SRM). There are several approaches to this, all of which the UBA believes are highly risky and do not represent a practicable solution to the climate crisis. The UBA has now published its findings in a brochure. read more
The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement
What do people mean when they talk about the “1.5°C goal” in the context of climate change? What is the origin of this value and how is it quantified? What happens if we exceed it – is there any way back down below a global warming of 1.5°C? In this text, we look at the emergence of the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement and explain why we need to keep it within reach. read more
Germany on track for 2030 climate targets
Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany fell by 3.4 percent to 649 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024 compared to 2023, data published by the the German Environment Agency (UBA) shows. read more
