The evaluation of 2017 NO2 monitoring data from around the country has been completed. The data reveals that 65 cities exceeded the limit value in effect across Europe of 40 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) of air on a yearly average. read more
Drinking water in Germany again rated "very good"
Limit values only seldom exceeded – nitrate in drinking water not present in high concentrations read more
BMU and UBA launch National Sustainable Urban Logistics Contest
Wanted: Innovative ideas for environmental protection and climate action in cities read more
Changes in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act: More recycling of WEEE
From 15 August 2018 the Act Governing the Sale, Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment - ElektroG will apply to virtually all types of electrical and electronic equipment. The aim is to ensure that more waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) ends up being recycled. read more
How well do penguins hear?
World penguin day on 25. April – New research project on penguin hearing launched read more
UBA issues recommendations to fight micropollutants in water bodies
Persistent substances in the water can lead to long-term problems. read more
Emissions trading: German installations cut emissions by 3.4 percent in 2017
The stationary installations in Germany that take part in the emissions trading system emitted around 438 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents. read more
Climate foot print 2017: Emissions on the decline, slightly
Energy sector emissions lower, transport sector higher read more