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  • 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

    … of the weedkiller flufenacet, for example, produces trifluoroacetate (TFA) - a substance that does not further degrade and is rapidly distributed within the water … effects so far. The maize herbicide S-metolachlor degrades in soil to several substances, one of which even has a similar efficacy as the active ingredient … are sounding the alarm because the degradation products of the above-mentioned substances already exceed the threshold values in raw water and impair its …

  • Press release 47/2022 from 04.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.11.2022

    Aktion Biotonne Deutschland (German organic waste campaign) launches a “28-day organic waste bin challenge” for citizens.

    auf einem Gehweg steht vor einer grünen Hecke eine braune Mülltonne, auf der "Bioabfälle" steht und aus der Gartenabfälle herausgucken

    … waste, then the strict and clean separation of organic waste is essential. Foreign substances like plastic bags and other waste which have no place in the organic … of compostable kitchen and garden waste and a reduction in the volume of foreign substances going into organic waste bins. During the action weeks, many towns, … events to boost the separate collection of clean organic waste without foreign substances such as plastic. Information on general local waste management advice can …

  • Press release 15/2018 from 24.05.2018 | Last changed: 06.06.2018

    Drinking water in Germany again rated "very good"

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … 140 euros rather than the usual average of 95 euros per year. Of the 267 monitored substances in drinking water grouped under plant protection products (PPP) and … so. The measured concentrations pose no threat to health. In order to prevent substances used specifically as PPP or biocides from entering drinking water, the …

  • News from 10.07.2017 | Last changed: 21.08.2017

    Blue Angel ecolabel now available for toys

    a child´s hand playing with toys

    … proof of which must be furnished through periodic inspections. In addition, other substances which are harmful to the environment are also prohibited. Certain basic …

  • Press release 35/2022 from 31.08.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    German Environment Agency assisting Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with research on causes of the Oder River crisis

    The river Elbe in the foreground with trees on the bank and blue sky.

    … pH levels and oxygen concentration. The monitoring programme for specific hazardous substances, which the EU Water Framework Directive requires for assessing the … current analysis of water samples which enable identification of more than 1,000 substances including many previously unknown chemicals. The testing regime can also …

  • Press release 26/2015 from 21.07.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Chemical brownfields: forest soil is very slow to forget

    photo of a forest

    … pollutant emissions in both parts of Germany: there are higher concentrations of substances which in part have been banned for a long time, in particular at former …

  • Press release 37/2023 from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 17.10.2023

    “Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances

    old electrical appliances, such as PC, computer screen and laptop

    … raw materials such as gold, silver or copper as well as hazardous components and substances such as lead, flame retardants or lithium batteries. Other examples are … waste or metal scrap.” As a result, raw materials are lost because valuable substances and materials are only recovered for energy instead of being recycled. …

  • Press release 41/2023 from 10.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.11.2023

    Antibiotic resistance: Study shows high pressure to take action

     a lot of pills in different colours

    … tested, we found that the contractually agreed maximum concentrations of active substances in the production wastewater or in the adjacent environment were … contamination of production wastewater and surrounding waters with antibiotic substances. The problem goes far beyond the scope of pharmaceutical discount …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … to pollen Allergies are increased reactions of the immune system to certain foreign substances (allergens). They are the most common chronic diseases in Germany and … … Allergies are increased reactions of the immune system to certain foreign substances (allergens). They are the most common chronic diseases in Germany and …

  • Press release 10/2017 from 22.03.2017 | Last changed: 30.03.2017

    Water body type 2017

    Lehnmühle Reservoir in Saxony

    … the catchment area result in reservoirs typically containing higher levels of humic substances which lower the pH and are significant in determining species …

  • Press release 21/2023 from 22.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Better recycling of boats

    Ein Motorboot fährt über einen See.

    … passport is a data set that summarises the components, materials and chemical substances as well as information on repairability, spare parts and proper disposal …