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  • 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.

    … can be a significant source of pollutants in indoor air. In order to better protect human health, UBA has been working with a group of experts since 2011 to develop … can be a significant source of pollutants in indoor air. In order to better protect human health, UBA has been working with a group of experts since 2011 to develop …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-5: Pathogen vectors – case study

    The picture shows a close-up of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in the process of biting a human being.

    … (infection agents) which in many cases can be transmitted between animals and humans; owing to their increasing global mobility they are able to spread rapidly. …

  • Press release 15/2024 from 28.03.2024 | Last changed: 08.04.2024

    Blue Angel for wood-burning stoves: Dust precipitators can reduce ultrafine particles by 97 percent

    Holzscheite glühen im Feuer

    … ultrafine particles Fine dust particles from wood burning has dire consequences for human health Source: focus finder / Fotolia.com Wood-burning stoves have been … of warmth. However, stove exhaust gases have a negative impact on air quality and human health. Burning wood produces harmful pollutants such as fine dust, soot, PAHs …

  • Press release 34/2023 from 25.09.2023 | Last changed: 26.09.2023

    CO2 storage must not hinder phase-out of fossil fuels

    schematische Darstellung der Verpressung von CO2 in den Boden

    … Germany, we have far too few storage facilities to store carbon dioxide safely for humans and the climate. Only in the case of truly unavoidable CO2 emissions should … safe and leak-proof in order to prevent the escape of CO 2 , which is harmful to humans and the environment in high concentrations. If CO 2 is injected into the sea …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-2: Heat-related mortalities

    The picture shows an elderly woman wearing a white blouse. The lady is holding on to a rollator with one hand, while she is holding the back of her left hand to her forehead. In the background, a few fuzzy treetops or bushes are visible in bright light.

    … and other cardio-vascular conditions. When thermoregulation (the mechanism of the human body for maintaining a constant body temperature of approx. 37 °C) is restricted, this can bring about disorders in the human water and electrolyte balance which may result in life-threatening impairments …

  • Appointment from 23.08.2019 | Last changed: 07.10.2019

    Conference: Responsibility of businesses towards environment

    Weltkarte aus grünen Blättern nachgebildet, darum sind Symbole für Nachhaltigkeit gruppiert wie das Recycling-Symbol und erneuerbare Energien

    … Goals. Since the publication of the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights, due diligence has found its way into various national strategies, … such as the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation. In addition to the protection of human rights, the environmental impact of business activities is also addressed. It …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-8: Index – case study

    The picture shows a man’s upper arm in focus. The man is lifting the sleeve of his T-shirt with two fingers. In contrast with the skin previously covered by the T-shirt, the part of the skin that has been exposed to sunlight looks very red.

    … radiation is the energy-richest part of optical radiation and cannot be seen by the human eye. In healthy humans, UV radiation initiates the important vitamin D production by the body. At …

  • Press release 32/2017 from 13.09.2017 | Last changed: 26.09.2017

    Round Table Against Marine Litter goes into round two

    beach with a lot of plastic waste coming from the sea

    … results of swash zone monitoring activities which are conducted locally. Inputs of human wastes to oceans are an enduring problem which is harming the entire marine … results of swash zone monitoring activities which are conducted locally. Inputs of human wastes to oceans are an enduring problem which is harming the entire marine …

  • Press release 45/2018 from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 20.12.2018

    “To-go coffee" with the Blue Angel

    zwei „Coffee to go“-Becher auf einem Tisch, daneben zwei Papiertütchen mit Zucker

    … cups and lids must avoid the use of materials which may cause pollution or harm human health. The cups must also withstand a minimum of 500 rinsing cycles and be … cups and lids must avoid the use of materials which may cause pollution or harm human health. The cups must also withstand a minimum of 500 rinsing cycles and be …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-9: Ozone burden

    The picture shows the exhaust pipe of a motor car emitting exhaust gases.

    … Ozone burden In hot conditions, the resulting ozone level can be hazardous to human health. Source: Lightspruch / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the … between meteorological factors and air-hygienic components and their impacts on human health. Interaction takes place between temperature, air humidity, air …

  • Press release 24/2015 from 24.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Allergy alert: Action day to fight ragweed

    ragweed plant

    … by 2050 than at present. Ragweed pollen can trigger severe allergic reactions in humans in even the smallest of concentrations. Ragweed Day on 27 June 2015 will … by 2050 than at present. Ragweed pollen can trigger severe allergic reactions in humans in even the smallest of concentrations. Ragweed Day on 27 June 2015 will …