… for an EU-wide restriction on PFASs (press release no. 02/2023). The new limit value for PFAS is introduced in two stages. From 12 January 2026, 0.1 micrograms per litre (µg/L) will apply as a cumulative limit value for a group of 20 PFAS substances relevant to drinking water. For four special … levels. In Germany, lead water pipes are hardly a problem any more. The low limit value of a maximum of 10 µg/L cannot usually be met by drinking water flowing …

… Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) in Bonn sets concrete targets and guidelines for the entire lifecycle of chemicals. In addition to this framework, the … on human health and the environment by 2020 – was not achieved. That’s why, since 2015, steps have been taken towards a strengthened global framework for the sound … connections to other policy areas such as occupational health and safety. It is now a matter of implementing the agreed targets in resolute cooperation between the …

… how pollution from agriculture has changed since 1985. Press release No. 36/2015 | 12.10.2015 The status of groundwater has improved over the past years. "We … production causes groundwater concentrations of nitrate (NO 3- ) to exceed limit values. UBA recommends mixing slurry and chemical fertilisers into soils quickly and …

… in balance over the past 35 years. As far as arable land is concerned, the mean value indicated a slight decline in Corg contents by 3 % compared to the baseline … part of the sites examined did not indicate any striking Corg changes, and the mean value for the observation period did not indicate any significant change in Corg … in balance over the past 35 years. As far as arable land is concerned, the mean value indicated a slight decline in Corg contents by 3 % compared to the baseline …

… heavy rainfall and even rising sea levels. Some of these problems have so far been known as natural hazards, whose probability of occurrence and severity are increasing … of IFRS "Sustainability Disclosure Standards" in 2021. Two draft standards are now available, namely IFRS S1 General Requirements and IFRS S2 Climate-related … heavy rainfall and even rising sea levels. Some of these problems have so far been known as natural hazards, whose probability of occurrence and severity are increasing …

… can also do without biocides Source: weerawath / Fotolia.com Cybutryn, better known by its trade name Irgarol®, may no longer be used as the active substance in … grounds on its unacceptable environmental risks. What must boat owners and buyers now keep in mind? Any remaining quantities of antifouling products with Cybutryn … condition without antifouling agents since several effective antifouling coatings now exist on the market which do not contain biocides. Associated content Links …

… President of the ⁠ UBA ⁠. “We must make the necessary decisions today in order to guide the various sectors towards their target goals.” Achieving this will require … in individual sectors and across sectors. It is important that interim targets and guiding frameworks are already aligned with greenhouse-gas-neutral economic activity …

… the German government's ecolabel for more than 40 years and serves as a reliable guide for making sustainable purchases. Independent and credible, it sets high … founded in 1900 and headquartered in Heuchelheim near Giessen, Hesse. It is now managed by the 4th and 5th generation of the family. Its 545 employees work at …

… are used for agricultural production. Not least, the high leisure and recreation value of coastal areas affords substantial opportunities to neighbouring communities … of the North Sea water surface has been amounting to 0.26 °C per decade. The annual values are subject to natural fluctuations (cf. Indicator KM-I-1 ). The seas warming …

… designed, could result in a softening of EU environmental standards. 23.06.2015 Lead and mercury, for example, are prohibited in electrical and electronic …

… against the most significant global effects. Associated content Links report now published in English press release from 2018 about the study All news Related …

… Associated content Stromerzeugung aus erneuerbaren Energien in den Halbjahren 2015-2018 Source: Arbeitsgruppe Erneuerbare Energien-Statistik (AGEE-Stat) Download image (150.97 kB) Zubau der installierten leistungen in den Halbjahren 2015-2018 Source: Arbeitsgruppe Erneuerbare Energien-Statistik (AGEE-Stat) Download …