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  • Article from 21.08.2023 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Heat pumps

    Luft-Wasser-Wärmepumpe

    … energy-efficient way. last update on 21.08.2023 Energy efficient heat pumps using the natural refrigerant propane (R290) are available for all heat sources. If heat pumps are operated with halogen-free refrigerants, they … is no precisely defined distinction for this. The distinction is often made on the basis of the significantly higher output ranges of industrial heat pumps. Large heat …

  • Article from 29.12.2022 | Last changed: 02.01.2023

    Identifying and managing flood risks

    Comprehensive and river basin-wide management is needed to deal with floods.

    … management is needed to deal with floods. Source: Jörg Rechenberg / UBA Managing the hazards and risks posed by floods includes precautionary measures, preparation … at an early stage. Since complete protection against floods is neither technically feasible nor economically viable (residual risk), dealing with floods and the … by high flow rates and high water levels. Areas are flooded that are "normally" not affected by flooding. This differentiation of floods according to certain …

  • Article from 23.04.2025 | Last changed: 23.06.2025

    Research and development projects on nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … development projects on nanomaterials Nano structures are more than 1000 times smaller than the diameter of an human hair Source: eugenesergeev / Fotolia.com The German Federal … of nanomaterials under consideration of relevant environmental parameters. The basis for this will be the existing OECD test guideline 318 for the determination of …

  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 07.12.2023

    Plant safety

    … to prevent accidents at plants where hazardous substances are used – and in the event of an accident, minimize the consequent health and environmental effects. At the UBA, all such measures are based on the principle of sustainable production processes. … the art. The Act distinguishes between plants whose construction and operation do not require a permit and are merely required to avoid and minimize environmental …

  • Article from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 26.03.2024

    Air Quality Control in Europe

    Air Quality Control in Europe last update on 26.03.2024 Further information Industrial installations are only granted a license if model calculations have demonstrated that the emissions of the planned installation will not cause permitted levels of pollutants in ambient air to be exceeded. In Germany, …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Ozone

    … Ozone Ozone is a colourless and toxic gas, and one of the most important trace gases in the atmosphere. The natural ozone layer which occurs in the atmosphere at an altitude of between 20 and 30 km protects life on earth against harmful ultraviolet radiation. last update on 25.05.2021 … health, a maximum daily 8-hour mean of 120 µg/m 3 is established. This value is not to be exceeded on more than 25 days per calendar year. The long-term objective …

  • Article from 21.05.2025 | Last changed: 21.05.2025

    UMID: Environment and Human Health – Information Service

    Nori-Algenflakes auf einem weißen Teller

    … UMID: Environment and Human Health – Information Service In the context of climate change, alternative protein sources are becoming increasingly … Service" (German: "UMID: Umwelt und Mensch – Informationsdienst") is published annually in 2 issues. It provides information on current topics in the fields of … available on prevalence and determinants in Germany? | Radiation damage and age – why are children specifically sensitive for radiation exposure | Protecting mental …

  • Article from 10.08.2017 | Last changed: 15.03.2019

    telegram: environment+health

    title telegram environment + health

    … to you from 2008 to 2017. last update on 10.08.2017 telegram: environment+health The telegram environment + health which was published from 2008 to 2017 supplied … at Holi festivals? telegram 01/2015 telegramm umwelt+gesundheit 02/2011 Krankheitslast durch Umweltlärm – Quantifizierung des Verlustes an gesunden Lebensjahren in … telegramm 05/2009 telegramm umwelt+gesundheit 04/2009 Innenraumprobleme betreffen alle - Politik will handeln! telegramm 04/2009 telegramm umwelt+gesundheit 03/2009 …

  • Article from 23.04.2020 | Last changed: 23.04.2020

    Opinion of the Human Biomonitoring Commission (HBM)

    Opinion of the Human Biomonitoring Commission (HBM) The Human Biomonitoring Commission has … (HBM) in der Umweltmedizin Ableitung von Human-Biomonitoring-(HBM)-Werten auf der Basis tolerabler Aufnahmemengen - Teil I Einführung. Bundesgesundheitsbl … Empfehlungen zum Einsatz von Human-Biomonitoring bei einer stör- oder unfallbedingten Freisetzung von Chemikalien mit Exposition der Bevölkerung …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    German Environmental Survey 1997-1999, GerES III

    Pedestrians on a pavement

    … German Environmental Survey 1997-1999, GerES III Environmental surveys determine the enviromental impact on the population. Source: Siegfried Abelmann / … kept under surveillance. The findings of GerES are valuable for the evaluation of smaller studies addressing specific problems. The concentrations of lead, cadmium, and … in urine (Figure Platinum in urine of the German population). Road traffic was not found to be a significant factor. Nicotine and Cotinine in urine Nicotine and …

  • Article from 27.03.2015 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    Research project “Environmental justice in urban areas”

    Urban neighbourhoods need areas for sports, play, leisure and recreation

    … play, leisure and recreation Source: Tempelhof Projekt GmbH www.thf-berlin.de The health burden caused by environmental problems is often especially high in socially disadvantaged urban neighborhoods. A research project carried … environmental, health, social and urban-development factors can be established as a basis for planning and decision-making in municipal practice. Project components In …

  • Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 07.01.2020

    Legal provisions

    paragraphs

    … Legal provisions Statutory regulations are aimed protection of the environment. Source: AllebaziB / Fotolia.com Harmful substances in products are regulated by different … in relevant legal provisions. Thus the requirements which a product must meet are not all compiled at one superordinate place. The regulations below are either partly …