Publications

PFAS -as group of substances- are becoming increasingly important in the treatment of contaminated sites and harmful soil changes.

Compared to the last study of 2016, the study on environmental awareness in Germany 2018 shows that the importance of environmental protection and climate action gained in significance in the eyes of the population. The expectations towards relevant actors seem to have increased as well.

In 2012, aviation was included in the EU ETS. In 2016, the ICAO also adopted a global measure to limit CO2 emissions from international aviation (CORSIA). The aim of the research project is to investigate the reciprocal effects between these two market-based instruments. In particular, several options how both could be optimally combined are considered.

Nanomaterials can have different or new properties in comparison with conventional chemicals and materials. Meanwhile the substance legislations was partially adapted by nano-specific provisions; for parts however adaptation needs still exist. As a result, specific environmental risks cannot be fully described and assessed as well as appropriate measures to minimize the risks cannot be taken.

Nanomaterialien können im Vergleich zu konventionellen Chemikalien und Materialien veränderte oder neue Eigenschaften aufweisen. Inzwischen wurde die Stoffgesetzgebung partiell durch nanospezifische Vorgaben angepasst; für Teile besteht allerdings noch Anpassungsbedarf.

This discussion paper assesses how robust accounting could be implemented under the Paris Agreement in order to avoid double counting between nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) implemented under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

This discussion paper assesses how robust accounting could be implemented under the Paris Agreement in order to avoid double counting between nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) implemented under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

This discussion paper assesses how robust accounting could be implemented under the Paris Agreement in order to avoid double counting between nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) implemented under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Die in dem Vorhaben entwickelte Vorgehensweise erlaubt eine zuverlässige Emissionsmessung legionellenhaltiger Aerosole in der Fortluft von Verdunstungskühlanlagen. Die Messungen sind aber sehr aufwändig und für eine engmaschige routinemäßige Überwachung nicht geeignet.

Die Überwachung von Verdunstungskühlanlagen hinsichtlich des Legionellenrisikos erfolgt entsprechend der 42. Bundesimmissionsschutzverordnung durch Messung der Legionellen-konzentration im Kühlwasser. In den meisten Verdunstungskühlanlagen werden Biozide im Kühlwasser eingesetzt, die bei der Probenahme inaktiviert werden müssen, damit es nicht zu falsch negativen Ergebnissen kommt.

The purpose of this project was to provide scientifically robust and practical information on the variability of the endpoints assessed in earthworm field studies, the statistical significance of the results and the level of the statistically detectable effects of the chemicals tested - with the aim of developing suggestions for improving the test design.

This report analyses the current legal framework of REACH instruments governing the risk management and related notification and communication obligations concerning “substances in articles” (SiA). The study discusses the definition of the term “article” and its interplay with chemical substances contained in the article or that are an integral element thereof.