Umweltbundesamt
Lesser use of fossile energy and favourable weather conditions helped with the decline. read more
Developments in 2018 in the renewable energy sector reflect a rather mixed picture: in the electricity market renewable energies covered nearly 38 per cent of overall gross final electricity consumption, due mainly to the year’s unusually sunny weather. In the heating sector, the share of renewables rose only slightly, virtually unchanged compared to previous years at just under 14 per cent. read more
The estuaries of the Elbe, Ems and Weser rivers have changed dramatically due to the many different use requirements of industry, shipping, port operations, and flood prevention. read more
Guidance for planners and operators of refrigeration equipment read more
Raw material prices must reflect the ecological truth. UBA is calling for more protection of the environment in the mining sector. read more
NO2 thresholds still exceeded in many cities, only one case of particulate exceedance, high level of ozone pollution read more
German Environment Agency reports final CO2 calculations to EU Commission. read more
The Commission for Sustainable Building (KNBau) at the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has issued a plea to the federal government, the Länder governments and local authorities to establish greener standards in the campaign to create new housing. read more
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.
