Alarming heat record 🔥 July 2024 marks new 🌍 global high
On July 22, 2024, a new global heat record of 17.15°C was set. Climate change is progressing and requires immediate action, including in Saxony.
Sustainability and environmental protection in Saxony
The latest news on climate protection, the environment, sustainability and climate change in Saxony and around the world.
Günther sees energy transition in Saxony on the right track
In the view of the responsible minister, the energy transition is very positive - even if not all the successes are visible at the moment. This is because many projects are still at the planning stage.
Wolf monitoring in Saxony: 34 packs, 5 pairs and 2 single animals according to preliminary results
Preliminary results show that 34 wolf packs, 5 wolf pairs and 2 territorial individuals live in Saxony. The focus is on eastern Saxony.
34 wolf packs and 5 wolf pairs in Saxony - monitoring results 2023/2024
According to preliminary monitoring results, there are 34 wolf packs, 5 wolf pairs and 2 territorial individuals in Saxony. The wolf population is still concentrated in eastern Saxony.
The second EU-wide day of remembrance for the victims of the global climate crisis July 15, 2024
The second EU-wide day of remembrance for the victims of the climate crisis emphasizes the urgency of climate protection measures and commemorates the victims worldwide.
1,000 hectares of Dauban forest to become wilderness
Nature conservation in the Dauban Forest is making progress. An area on the site of the former NVA military training area is to be left entirely to nature.
Danger for bees: Asian hornet soon in Saxony?
The Asian hornet is feared as a bee predator. While it is spreading in other federal states, it has not yet been sighted in Saxony. A question of time?
Field hamster offspring spotted in northern Saxony
Field hamsters have been released into the wild as part of a species conservation project and offspring have now been spotted for the first time.
State administration to be largely climate-neutral by 2040
A new master plan prescribes steps towards climate neutrality for the state administration in Bavaria. This affects the energy supply and the vehicle fleets of the various departments, for example.
State administration to be largely climate-neutral by 2040
A new master plan prescribes steps towards climate neutrality for the state administration in Bavaria. This affects, for example, the energy supply and the vehicle fleets of the various departments.
Police officers rescue ducklings from the A72
Two police officers have reunited a family of ducks after rescuing them from the Autobahn 72 near Chemnitz. Initially, two chicks were picked up from the roadway on Thursday, the police announced on Friday. As there was no trace of the rest of the family, the officers set off in search of them - the ..
Watering can heroes Dresden project for sustainable irrigation of trees found fertile ground
The campaign has already received more than 60 requests from interested parties to care for trees under heat stress and use rainwater.
Forest fire danger increases in Saxony
The risk of forest fires has increased throughout Saxony compared to the weekend. There is a medium risk in large parts of the state, but two areas are in the high risk zone.
Dresden fire department rescues young cat from emergency situation
The Dresden fire department rescued a young cat from an emergency situation on Saturday. The animal was lying soaked and shivering in a gutter.
Monkey heat at the showdown: New orangutan house opens at Dresden Zoo
The new orangutan house at Dresden Zoo, the largest investment in the zoo's history, was opened on Tuesday.
Three million euros for nature conservation-friendly pond management
The Free State of Saxony will continue to support nature conservation-friendly pond farming in Saxony in 2024 with three million euros from EU and state funds. The money will go to 84 farms and a pond area of 7859 hectares as well as nature conservation associations - mainly in ponds with fish produ ..
Oak processionary moth feels at home in warm regions
The hairs of the oak processionary moth cause itching, sometimes even breathing difficulties. The butterfly species is on the increase in warm regions of Saxony.
Leipzig Opera receives sustainability certificate
As Artistic Director of Oper Leipzig, Tobias Wolff wants to pay particular attention to the topic of sustainability. Year after year, his opera house wants to earn a certificate to this effect.
Children and young people in Saxony involved as Young Nature Guards
Building mud huts, weaving wicker baskets, listening to birdsong: Children and young people from Saxony got involved as "Young Nature Guards" on Saturday.
Chimpanzee offspring at Leipzig Zoo
The West African chimpanzees at Leipzig Zoo have given birth. The female Changa gave birth to a healthy young animal on Tuesday night, the zoo announced on Tuesday. The 13-year-old Changa is taking good care of her offspring, but the keepers have not yet been able to observe it drinking, said zoo di ..
German Red Cross Saxony supports flood areas in Baden-Württemberg
The DRK Saxony is sending 86 construction dryers to flood-affected areas to bring hope and help.
German Red Cross Saxony supports flood areas in Baden-Württemberg
The DRK Saxony sends 86 construction dryers to Rudersberg in the Rems-Murr district to combat the effects of flooding.
West African chimpanzee offspring at Leipzig Zoo
The female Changa has given birth to a healthy cub, keepers observe the mother's happiness
Tension in Saxony's forests: Bark beetle situation remains critical
The bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense. The early swarming of the bark beetles due to the warm weather at the end of March was unfavorable.
Bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense
The bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense, with up to three generations this year and a slight increase in wood infestation.
Bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense
The bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense. Warm weather favors reproduction. Water supply to the trees has a positive effect.
Storms in Saxony: focus in the Zwickau area
The storm did not hit the Free State of Saxony as hard this weekend as initially feared. Nevertheless, fire departments were called out to hundreds of incidents, as the rescue control centers reported on Sunday. The Zwickau and Vogtland districts were the focal points. There were a total of 150 weat ..
Storms in Saxony - all-clear after a comparatively calm night
Rescue services did not have to respond to any new incidents. Only isolated damage caused by storms in Bautzen and Görlitz. German Weather Service warns of renewed thunderstorms on Sunday.
City of Plauen prepares sandbags due to heavy rain
City of Plauen in the Vogtland district prepares sandbags due to heavy rain. Citizens can collect sandbags by appointment.