… evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals Source: Umweltbundesamt The following reports are the result of the project “Advancing REACH”, which is funded within the research plan of the BMU. …

… Surface water quality was considerably improved in recent decades in Germany. Nevertheless, hazardous substances are still emitted into surface waters. Reducing emissions is mandatory. Where do the pollutants originate? Where are emission hotspots? Which measures are efficient? … Agency (EPA)) into surface waters in Germany (2003 to 2016); shown as 5-year moving averages Source: UBA Download image (108.82 kB) Figure 3: Spatial …

… What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy? The spread of the corona virus also poses new challenges for environmental policy. … Green Recovery – Building back better based on the Green Deal (October 2020) … What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy? …

… Source: Tomasz Papuga / fotolia.com All stakeholders are invited to complete the questionnaire before October 17 2021. last update on 19.07.2021 On 15 July 2021, the REACH competent authorities of Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and … the environment for a very long time. Some PFASs accumulate in animals, plants and humans and are also harmful to health. Furthermore, there is a risk that they …

… Webinar “Soil Governance: Southeast Asia in Focus” Webinar “Soil Governance: Southeast Asia in Focus” Source: Asian Research Institute …

… The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Human exposure to pollutants was investigated uniformly in Europe. Source: CC Vision The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is the EU’s farthest-reaching management and …

… Source: Otto Durst / Fotolia Tilling prepares fields for crop plant seeding, with the goal of creating optimal conditions for crop growth. But unfortunately, plows and the plowing process can have untoward effects such as soil erosion and compaction. … Today’s intensive crop cultivation practices, as well as technical advances, entail the use of highly specialized, powerful and heavy machinery, equipment and transport …

… Emjay Smith / Fotolia Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for all living organisms. The use of mineral and organic nitrogen fertilizers to increase yields is therefore … organisms. Nitrogen compounds pass through the soil, air, and water. However, human-induced overload and disruption of the natural nitrogen cycle and sensitive … are still significantly too high, arise when more fertilizer is applied than is removed by the plants. The target value of the German government's national …

… Flame retardants in products Flame retardants delay fires – but some of them can be harmful to health and the environment Source: mg1708 / Fotolia.com Flame … of the commonly used flame retardants, however, can be toxic to the environment and human health. They are widespread traceable in indoor spaces and nature. last update …

… of our high standard of living, improve our quality of life and palliate and cure human and veterinary diseases. However, pharmaceuticals need to be used sparingly and with due care, for their positive effects also entail human and environmental risks and collateral effects. last update on 08.09.2025 Veterinary drugs and the environment Antibiotics and antiparasitic drugs are used in livestock farming to …

… / Fotolia Tilling, nitrogen fertilizers and livestock farming are key sources of the greenhouse gases nitrous oxide and methane, as the statistics clearly show: in 2016 59 per cent of all methane emissions and 80 per … to farming. The most efficient way to reduce methane emissions is to alter human nutritional practices and thus reduce ruminant herds for beef production. …