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  • News from 29.04.2024 | Last changed: 14.08.2024

    ZnO nanoforms - REACH substance evaluation: environmental aspects

    ein weißes Pulver in einer schwarzen Dose

    ZnO nanoforms - REACH substance evaluation: environmental aspects Zinc oxide is used … the German Environment Agency (UBA) has been carrying out a REACH substance evaluation on the registered nanoforms of zinc oxide since 2017. The assessment of …

  • News from 28.04.2021 | Last changed: 10.06.2021

    UBA information film on emissions trading for fuels in Germany

    Szene aus dem Erklärfilm: Zeichnung eines Tanklasters als "Inverkehrbringer" und von Emissionszertifikaten

    … trading system (nEHS) for fuels in Germany work? A national emissions trading scheme for heating oil, petrol and other fuels was launched in Germany on 1 January … film explains it in just over 3 minutes. 28.04.2021 The national emissions trading scheme introduced a carbon price in Germany, initially for petrol, diesel, heating … burning of coal will also be covered by the system from 2023. The purpose of the scheme is to provide more incentives for climate protection in the heating and …

  • News from 29.12.2016 | Last changed: 20.01.2017

    Chemical law: REACH could increase safety of imported articles

    Two women lying on a mat at a sports centre with gymnastic balls and barbells

    … imports. Source: photophonie / Fotolia.com The EU might introduce an authorization scheme for imported goods such as clothing, sports gear and toys in the REACH … of Chemicals under REACH Substances of very high concern under REACH – an evaluation of uncertainties in the environmental risk assessment of endocrine active … of very high concern toxic substance … The EU might introduce an authorization scheme for imported goods such as clothing, sports gear and toys in the REACH …

  • News from 18.10.2021 | Last changed: 10.06.2022

    EU Commission proposes comprehensive reform of emissions trading

    EU-Flaggen

    … order to achieve the EU's 2030 climate target, a reform of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) is necessary. The amount of issued certificates is to be reduced and … transport is to be covered by the EU ETS in future and a new emissions trading scheme for buildings and road transport is to be created. 18.10.2021 On 14 July …

  • News from 28.10.2022 | Last changed: 10.11.2022

    Impact of coronavirus pandemic on public transport

    Bilder auf der Straße: Bus, Pkw, Straßenbahn

    … innovative approaches to make public transport more attractive. A recent study has evaluated ideas on the topic. 28.10.2022 The German Environment Agency commissioned … Innovative fares for public transport In conclusion, the study analyses and evaluates alternative fare schemes – in response to changing demand patterns – based on specially conducted …

  • News from 30.01.2024 | Last changed: 30.01.2024

    Assessment of construction products emissions EU-wide possible

    The picture shows a room with an open-plan kitchen.

    … standards across Europe. The first complete list of substances and associated evaluations (EU LCI values) was published in November 2023. 30.01.2024 A … Topics Building Products All news Tags construction product indoor air substance evaluation … Construction products for interior work can be a significant source of …

  • News from 06.07.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2023

    European emissions trading undergoes comprehensive reform

    EU flags

    … ETS is "fit for 55". Source: jorisvo / Fotolia.com The European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) will be aligned with the European climate protection target of … to implement the reform. 06.07.2023 The reform of the European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) is part of the so-called "Fit for 55 Package"and comprises the …

  • News from 21.02.2022 | Last changed: 22.03.2022

    Pesticide authorisations undermine environmental protection

    A field with a crop protection device that spreads fertilizer

    … and its risks to the environment and health. The company can then submit this evaluation to additional states in the EU. These must also authorise the product … The German authorities are therefore bound to the expert decision of the first evaluating Member State - even if the latter has recognizably violated evaluation … into account, authorisation had to be granted in Germany as well. Earthworms are evaluated as a representative of many other soil organisms. They play a crucial role …

  • News from 13.02.2023 | Last changed: 28.03.2024

    Hazard radar for iron, copper and bauxite supply chains

    Aerial view of the world's largest iron ore mine, the Carajás mine in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil

    … and bauxite mine sites were screened for their environmental hazard potentials. An evaluation scheme developed in a previous project ( OekoRess I ) and tested in ten case studies …

  • News from 17.10.2018 | Last changed: 17.10.2018

    Wastewater effluent in rivers: Challenges for drinking water?

    A river and sky

    … assessed the contributions of wastewater effluents in surface waters in Germany and evaluated potential risks for drinking water abstraction. 17.10.2018 The study … assessed the contributions of wastewater effluents in surface waters in Germany and evaluated potential risks for drinking water abstraction. … Wastewater effluent in …

  • News from 04.09.2020 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    Pesticides in Europe's waters – data assessment

    a man is taking a water sampling

    … This is probably due to the fact that only a few priority substances are evaluated under the Water Framework Directive, while the present study collected data for 180 pesticides. What are the next steps? Data collection and evaluation for the European Environment Agency are the basis on which to develop an … Biozide Related publications Designing a strategy based on toxicity evaluation to improve pesticide risk assessment for terrestrial amphibians …

  • News from 26.10.2015 | Last changed: 26.10.2015

    How to assess land and soil degradation on global level?

    Water erosion on landfield

    … and definitions of land degradation moved from production-based aspects to the evaluation of ecosystem goods and services, and the inclusion of economic and … portrays the major land and soil degradation assessments of the past and critically evaluates their results. Another section is devoted to the various methodologies …