Welcome to the new issue of “UBA aktuell”Heat pumps are an important option for heating buildings in a climate-neutral way. The fact that it can also be a good solution for older houses is demonstrated by many good practical examples. More on this in this issue of the newsletter.Among other things, it also looks at where Germany stands in terms of achieving its climate targets and the European lim... read more
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Environmental pollutants: How exposed are children and young people?
Heavy metals, plasticisers or the “forever chemicals” PFAS – there are many environmental pollutants that children and young people come into contact with. But how high is their exposure in reality? And what impact can it have on the health of young people? read more
World Water Day 2025: Glacier protection and lowland streams
Glaciers are impressive natural wonders and have a decisive influence on the stability of the planetary ecosystem. These ice masses play a central role in the global water cycle, as 70 per cent of the world's freshwater resources are tied up in glaciers. read more
Culture as the fourth dimension of sustainability
Titled "Transformation and Irritation: Sustainability and Culture in Times of Radical Change", the German Environment Agency (UBS)'s fifth Sustainability Transformation Conference took place on 20 March 2025 at the dbb forum in Berlin. National and international experts discussed the interactions between environmental, sustainability and cultural policy. read more
Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water - No.: 7/2025
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Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water - No.: 6/2025
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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
Consumer protection: Second-hand platforms put to the test
The German Environment Agency (UBA) examined second-hand sales platforms as part of an EU-wide investigation by the European Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC). read more
