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  • Article from 16.09.2013 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Mould

    mould

    … Mould Inhalation of large amounts of mould spores can influence human health Source: Regine Szewzyk / Umweltbundesamt Mould is a fungus which develops … detection and remediation of mould in buildings Evaluation of Information Systems Relevant to Climate Change and Health - Vol. 1 Evaluation of Information …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Nanomaterial

    white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

    … holds significant potential, it also harbours risks for the environment and human health. There is a serious lack of knowledge on the topic and therefore a … medical products – can be absorbed by the gut and then penetrate into the lymphatic system and into the blood. Risks to human health and the environment are most likely …

  • Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 11.01.2019

    Climate change and health

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    Climate change and health That's good against heat: a cooling water bag Source: Miredi / Fotolia.com … 11.01.2019 Heat waves can harm health The German Weather Service (DWD) heat warning system will be working to better protect health by providing improved information. …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Epigenetics and Environmental Influences

    DNA stylised

    … Extensive research in this field would do a great deal to protect public health, both now and in future generations. last update on 07.11.2017 Why the … Extensive research in this field would contribute to the protection of public health, now and for the sake of future generations. Genetics focuses on the genetic …

  • Article from 21.11.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Assessing environmentally-related health risks

    A test tube with a blood sample is filled up with an other fluid in the laboratory..

    Assessing environmentally-related health risks Environmental impacts on human health can be analysed in different … which influences people (or, as the case may be, animals, organs, or cell systems) are exposed to, to what degree, and for how long (exposure estimation). …

  • Article from 24.01.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Building Products

    different building products

    … Building Products Substances in building products hazardous to environment and health Source: photo 5000 / Fotolia.com Products used in construction contain many … or into the soil and groundwater, they can pose a risk to the environment and human health. Sofar these inputs of contaminants from building products have been …

  • Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 07.01.2020

    Legal provisions

    paragraphs

    … Institute for Risk Assessment Product safety portal of the BAuA EU Rapid Alert System (RAPEX) EU-Export Helpdesk Related contents Bauprodukte Chemische Stoffe …

  • Article from 18.08.2016 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Reducing pollution through product design

    Makes shopping by bike or on foot fun, and saves resources too: the multifunctional H tour trailer.

    … too: the multifunctional H tour trailer. Source: hinterher The environmental and health impacts associated with products – from the pre-manufacturing stages through … unavoidable level or levels which are reasonable in terms of environment and health; Reduction or substitution of substances harmful to the environment and …

  • Article from 12.06.2015 | Last changed: 12.06.2015

    Products

    Shopping Mall

    … and their success on the market. last update on 12.06.2015 Products can cause both health and environmental problems throughout their lifecycle. Product manufacturing … and regulations, recommended measures for both vendors and consumers, and labeling systems. Our consumer advice portal "Umweltbewusst leben: Der Verbraucher-Ratgeber" …

  • Article from 14.02.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2022

    Economic issues

    … In principle, two approaches are possible for the socio-economic analysis: the Ecosystem Services Approach  the Marine Water Accounts Approach Under the Ecosystem … categories of ecosystem services are marine fish stocks or the ability of marine systems to absorb and degrade, decompose or store wastes, toxins and other … to nitrate and pesticide inputs Safe water treatment is essential, especially for health reasons. Drinking water should be tasteless, odorless and colorless. Above …

  • Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Flood prevention

    The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

    … development and reconnecting floodplains to the river. By doing so, important ecosystem services of watercourses (e.g. habitat for many animal and plant species, … mitigate the effects of weather extremes (e.g. drought, heavy precipitation) on ecosystems. (Research project: Improvement of natural water retention in agricultural …

  • Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Floods - how they form and how we influence them

    Flooded elbe river near Dessau

    … wetlands have been drained and soils dewatered through the installation of drainage systems. Intensive farming and the use of heavy agricultural machinery lead to soil …