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Article from 05.03.2018 | Last changed: 26.03.2018

Nutrients in watercourses

… (LAWA monitoring sites) Source: German Environment Agency Download image (264.10 kB) guteklassen_phosphor_1982_2016e.pdf (40.05 kB) Quality classification for … are now at 0.06 mg P/l, the average concentrations of nitrate nitrogen are since 2010 in the middle at 2.3 mg N/l. Annual average concentration of orthophosphate … are now at 0.06 mg P/l, the average concentrations of nitrate nitrogen are since 2010 in the middle at 2.3 mg N/l. … Nutrients in watercourses …

Article from 02.08.2019 | Last changed: 19.08.2019

Information on the PM10 exceedance table

… Information on the PM10 exceedance table The table shows the up-to-date number of days of PM10 exceedances in the current year at the measuring stations of the German States … in the German Environment Agency table no earlier than the following day. … Information on the PM10 exceedance table …

Article from 13.09.2017 | Last changed: 27.09.2021

Small-scale drinking water supplies

Fenced well to prevent drinking-water contamination.

… in kleinen und mittleren Wasserversorgungsgebieten Deutschlands im Berichtsjahr 2013 (2.24 MB) Tags drinking water … Small-scale systems are important for a safe …

Article from 30.04.2024 | Last changed: 13.06.2024

Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Project AskREACH

Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

… and Risks (INERIS) Germany: German Environment Agency (UBA), Baltic Environmental Forum Germany (BEF DE), Friends of the Earth Germany (BUND), Society for … Darmstadt Greece: National Observatory of Athens (NOA) Latvia: Baltic Environmental Forum Latvia (BEF LV) Luxembourg: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology …

Article from 08.01.2018 | Last changed: 10.01.2018

Fish Embryo Acute Toxicity (FET) test: workshop report available

… requirement for all substances manufactured or imported in the EU in quantities of 10 tonnes or more. This information is used in risk assessment and identification of … Toxicity (FET, OECD TG 236) developed under the lead of Germany and approved in 2013. OECD TG 236 was developed and validated (OECD Series on Testing and Assessment … Toxicity (FET, OECD TG 236) developed under the lead of Germany and approved in 2013. OECD TG 236 was developed and validated (OECD Series on Testing and Assessment …

Article from 05.02.2018 | Last changed: 11.06.2018

2018 Workshop: PMT substances under REACH

… of drinking water". last update on 05.02.2018 The workshop was attended by over 100 experts from 15 nations and was a huge success. Representatives from the … Reduction of Emissions Dr. Wolfgang Körner, Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt * 10.30-11.00 Break 11:00-11:30 REACH regulatory approaches and ECHA’s Member State … Reduction of Emissions Dr. Wolfgang Körner, Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt * 10.30-11.00 Break 11:00-11:30 REACH regulatory approaches and ECHA’s Member State …

Article from 08.05.2023 | Last changed: 08.05.2023

HBM4EU: European Human Biomonitoring Initiative

… general population to selected priority substances and on effect biomarkers in over 10,000 citizens, e.g. exposure biomarkers of phthalates, DINCH, flame retardants, … general population to selected priority substances and on effect biomarkers in over 10,000 citizens, e.g. exposure biomarkers of phthalates, DINCH, flame retardants, …

Article from 04.02.2020 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

Bio-based and biodegradable plastics

an einer Eisenstange über einem gepflasterten Platz oder Fußweg hängen durchsichtige Plastiktüten mit Äpfeln

… and material use and use as animal feed. 2.3. Are bio-based plastics always 100% bio-based? Bio-based plastics are often only partially bio-based. The bio-based … must additionally participate with their packaging quantities in a dual system. 3.10. Does packaging made from biodegradable plastics offer advantages? The use of …

Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

Antarctica from a bird’s eye view

View from aircraft to Königin-Maud-Land in Alaska.

… and effectively halted overflight tourism for years. Sightseeing flights of about 10,000 km which start in Australia have re-emerged as day trips since the mid-1990s. … and effectively halted overflight tourism for years. Sightseeing flights of about 10,000 km which start in Australia have re-emerged as day trips since the mid-1990s. …

Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

Yachting in Antarctica

… shop. 32 different yachts landed in its small natural harbour during the 2012/2013 season. Several yachts are members in the International Association of … shop. 32 different yachts landed in its small natural harbour during the 2012/2013 season. Several yachts are members in the International Association of …

Article from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 30.06.2025

GreenTech Atlas 2025

… GreenTech industry grew significantly faster than traditional industries between 2010 and 2023, is strongly integrated into global trade and is in many areas a driver … the seventh time in 2025. It presents economic developments in the industry since 2010 and shows potential until 2045. The GreenTech Atlas distinguishes seven lead … contribution to the gross value added was EUR 314 billion in 2023. Since 2010, it has grown by an average of 5 percent per year, significantly more than gross …

Article from 18.08.2025 | Last changed: 20.10.2025

ChemSelect – assessing the sustainability of chemicals

… into just three categories (red/yellow/green) are too broad for this. ChemSelect in 10 languages ChemSelect is available in 10 languages; the help function, however, is in English only. The selection bar … (1.14 MB) Example substance comparison (119.14 kB) Example mixture comparison (103.39 kB) Example substance profile (95.39 kB) Example summary of substance profile …