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  • News from 05.05.2015 | Last changed: 05.05.2015

    Phasing out the flame retardant HBCD

    Builders insulating a house

    … background paper, also available in English, provides answers to the most important questions concerning the phase-out. 05.05.2015 In May 2013 HBCD was identified as a … of Limit Values Residues of flame retardants in breast milk from Germany with specific regard to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) Tags brominated flame …

  • News from 01.06.2016 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Improve regulation of Nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … Source: eugenesergeev / Fotolia.com Until now, with few exceptions, there are no specific provisions for nanomaterials within the substance legislations. As a … the chemical safety regulations and associated risk assessment instruments to the specifities of nanomaterials. Environmental risks can thus be assessed more safely. …

  • News from 12.10.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Can product design prevent marine litter?

    crab in a plastic bottle on the beach

    … 2018 with approximately 30 participants from the Baltic Sea Region. The results and specific recommendations for action have now been published. 12.10.2018 Litter, … UBA staff team organised an international workshop to take a detailed look at the question of the extent to which ecodesign is able to prevent marine litter. The …

  • News from 25.01.2019 | Last changed: 25.01.2019

    How does emissions trading work?

    Screenshot aus dem gezeichneten Kurzfilm: Zu sehen ist ein Kraftwerk, das Geld für Emissionsberechtigungen zahlt.

    … trading actually work? An explanatory film gives short and concise answers to these questions and explains the contribution of emissions trading to climate protection. … work and what role do emission allowances play here? The short film answers these questions and explains why is it economically viable for companies to invest in … trading actually work? An explanatory film gives short and concise answers to these questions and explains the contribution of emissions trading to climate protection. …

  • News from 27.09.2013 | Last changed: 19.05.2014

    IPCC: Climate change is advancing

    the Earth

    … comparison to the 2007 report, the findings of the latest IPCC report are even more specific and well-founded." 27.09.2013 Federal Environment Minister Peter Altmaier … comparison to the 2007 report, the findings of the latest IPCC report are even more specific and well-founded." … IPCC: Climate change is advancing …

  • News from 13.01.2015 | Last changed: 07.09.2018

    Water Resource Management in Germany: brochure provides overview

    water lilies on the water surface of a lake

    … waters? What is being done about it? Find out the answers to these and many other questions in our two-part Water Resource Management in Germany publication. … waters? What is being done about it? Find out the answers to these and many other questions in our two-part Water Resource Management in Germany publication. … Water …

  • News from 26.07.2019 | Last changed: 26.07.2019

    English-language Guide to the German Environmental Administration

    Arial photo of a city with a river

    … in Germany is deeply rooted in the German tradition of federalism. Due to this specific tradition, German environmental administration might seem rather complex … in Germany is deeply rooted in the German tradition of federalism. Due to this specific tradition, German environmental administration might seem rather complex …

  • News from 05.10.2016 | Last changed: 18.11.2016

    Reducing air pollution from shipping: UBA announces conference

    Seagoing vessel

    … an international conference in Berlin on 17-18 November 2016 to answer these questions. The conference will focus on the North and Baltic Seas. 05.10.2016 Filter … an international conference in Berlin on 17-18 November 2016 to answer these questions. The conference will focus on the North and Baltic Seas. … Reducing air …

  • News from 31.08.2015 | Last changed: 01.09.2015

    Background paper “Pharmaceuticals in the Environment”

    Tabletten werden aus Behältnis geschüttet

    … paper, which is now also available in English, sheds light on these and other questions surrounding the topic of pharmaceuticals in the environment. 31.08.2015 … paper, which is now also available in English, sheds light on these and other questions surrounding the topic of pharmaceuticals in the environment. … Background …

  • News from 04.10.2017 | Last changed: 10.10.2017

    Managing glyphosate effects complies with European laws

    Ein Traktor sprüht Pflanzenschutzmittel auf ein Feld.

    … of the renewal of approval of the active substance glyphosate, the inclusion of a specific provision will inform and encourage Member State to pay particular … agri-environment measures for Member States might include instruments about  which ‘questions have been raised about the implementation modalities and their impact on …