… the weathering of rock and the decomposition of organic matter, takes at least a hundred years. Soil losses, for instance resulting from erosion by water or wind, are … falls as rain, and when this rain falls on patchy vegetation cover on soils under agricultural use, the outcome may involve substantial soil losses. … agricultural crops (cf. Indicator LW-I-1 ). Presumably, any resulting changes in ground cover are likely to increase the risk of erosion even more. Gaps in the …

… The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program CORINE Land Cover 2006 Source: Umweltbundesamt Land cover is a key indicator of anthropogenic environmental pollution. The … DLM-DE from the Reference Year 2009 to the Year 2006 Related contents Indikator: Siedlungs- und Verkehrsfläche Umweltmanagement im UBA Bebauung und Versiegelung Bodenfunktionen Related publications Environmental Monitor 2024 Land use …

… nanomaterials. International activities to ensure the safety of nanomaterials Under the general coordination of the German Federal Environment Ministry, the … that a release may occur during their life cycle. Such a register would make it easier for competent authorities to set priorities in the monitoring and enforcement … contents Forschungs- und Entwicklungsvorhaben zu Nanomaterialien REACH für Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher AskREACH Bewertung & Regulierung von Chemikalien …

… into national law. Relevant soil protection provisions could in particular be found in EU chemical law, waste law and in legislation on facilities and industrial … The legal regulations regarding waste contain guidelines for the environmentally sound recycling and disposal of waste. Nature conservation law The Federal Nature … conservation to implement the Alpine Convention of 1991. Associated content Links Bundes-Bodenschutzgesetz (BMJ) Bundes-Bodenschutz- und Altlastenverordnung (BMJ) …

… gas emissions – but low carbon technologies need resources, too. Source: Umweltbundesamt In the RESCUE project, the German Environment Agency (UBA) explores the … use and greenhouse-gas emissions in Germany. last update on 24.06.2020 Background A systems approach is required to explore the mutual dependencies and feedback … a transition process will require measures that go beyond immediate GHG abatement. Understanding the resource and raw material demands for the transition appears just …

… March 2024 ECHA announces next steps for the evaluation of the PFAS restriction dossier Proposal for a restriction of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) EU … time, this substance accumulates in the atmosphere. Fluorinated alternatives fall under the PFAS definition Electrical switchgear containing fluorinated greenhouse … March 2024 ECHA announces next steps for the evaluation of the PFAS restriction dossier Proposal for a restriction of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) EU …

… work closely together - throughout the river basin, regardless of administrative boundaries. Flood risk and damage potential Since the Elbe flood in 2002, the term … water floods, flood risk management also covers coastal floods and floods from groundwater. It consists of the following three core elements, which are revised in a … same catchment area. References Schütte (2021): Schütte, Dieter B. Hochwasserschutz und kommunale Daseinsvorsorge.   Wasser und Abfall 23, 13–18 (2021).   Tags climate …

… / Fotolia.com The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is currently funding and guiding the research and development projects on nanomaterials and other … OECD Test Guideline development for nanomaterials: Transformation of nanomaterials under environmental conditions In addition to their agglomeration (dispersion … for their behaviour and fate in the environment. This knowledge is significant to understand in which form and amount engineered nanomaterials are present in the …