Search

Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances

Photo of a hand wearing a plastic glove taking a water sample in a glass container from a body of water.

… Pollut 2009; 157: 1636–1642 Hamscher, G., Sczesny, S., Höper, H., & Nau, H. (2002). Determination of persistent tetracycline residues in soil fertilized with … Pollut 2009; 157: 1636–1642 Hamscher, G., Sczesny, S., Höper, H., & Nau, H. (2002). Determination of persistent tetracycline residues in soil fertilized with …

Article from 17.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment

Pharmaceutical substances have been detected in the environment in at least 89 countries around the world.

… substances, including their metabolites, were detected—145 more than in 2016 (12). Representatives of all major classes of active substances were found, but … detection limit in soils, surface waters, and sediments—221 more substances than in 2016. Of these, 37 substances, including diclofenac, were found in surface waters, … substances, including their metabolites, were detected—145 more than in 2016 (12). Representatives of all major classes of active substances were found, but …

Article from 20.01.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environm

Photo of digestion towers reflected in the secondary clarifier of a wastewater treatment plant

… worldwide in soils, surface waters, and sediments — 221 more substances than in 2016. In Germany, 414 pharmaceutical substances, including their degradation products, were found in the environment, an increase of 145 compared to 2016 (7). Substances from the following classes of pharmaceuticals are detected with … worldwide in soils, surface waters, and sediments — 221 more substances than in 2016. In Germany, 414 pharmaceutical substances, including their degradation …

Article from 12.12.2025 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

"The Latest from UBA" Newsletter

… society Other topics: - Agricultural policy faces a crucial decision - Air quality 2016: Nitrogen dioxide still the top pollutant - 30km/h speed limit on major roads …

Article from 31.03.2023 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

Vice-President

… involved the various stakeholder groups in decision making processes. From 2002 to 2006, Dr Busse worked as Scientist at the Scripps Institution of … involved the various stakeholder groups in decision making processes. From 2002 to 2006, Dr Busse worked as Scientist at the Scripps Institution of …

Article from 20.04.2020 | Last changed: 27.06.2024

Coronavirus/climate/innovation: why we have to save tomorrow's

… of Rural Areas and Consumer Protection in the state of Baden-Württemberg (2011-2016). He was President of the Baden-Württemberg Tourism Association, Chairman of … Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of L-Bank (Förderbank/Staatsbank). From 2002 to 2011, Bonde was a member of the German Bundestag and, among other things, a … Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of L-Bank (Förderbank/Staatsbank). From 2002 to 2011, Bonde was a member of the German Bundestag and, among other things, a …

Article from 07.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

Changing direction rather than ramping things up

… serving at the German advisory Council on Global Change (WGBU) from 2008 through 2016. His most recent publication is Jetzt! Opposition, Protest, Widerstand (Cologne … serving at the German advisory Council on Global Change (WGBU) from 2008 through 2016. His most recent publication is Jetzt! Opposition, Protest, Widerstand (Cologne …

Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

BO-I-3: Rainfall erosivity

The legend comprises six categories for the rainfall erosivity (unit: kilojoules per square metre multiplied by millimetres per hour) as a district average for the years 2017 to 2021.

… the risk of soil loss. In years with violent heavy rainfall events such as 2002 or latterly 2021, the mean annual R-factors were particularly high. Targeted … discharge. The indicator shows the mean annual R-factor for Germany: from 1962 to 2016 on the basis of ombrometer data 98 , 98 , from 2001 to 2021, additionally, on … data and the radar data indicate peak values of rainfall erosivity for the years of 2002 and 2007. Especially the year of 2002 was characterised by heavy rainfall …

Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

International Chemicals Management

… growing consumer markets are developing outside existing industrial regions. In 2002, the so-called “2020 goal” for chemicals management was agreed at the World … institutions, foundations and from the private sector, including the BMUV. Since 2016, IISD has been running the " SDG Knowledge Hub " - an online resource centre … growing consumer markets are developing outside existing industrial regions. In 2002, the so-called “2020 goal” for chemicals management was agreed at the World …

Article from 15.02.2016 | Last changed: 14.08.2025