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  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Non-native species

    Ship in the Antarctic

    … species Human activities introduce non-native animal and plant species into the Antarctic Source: axily / Fotolia.com The Antarctic Peninsula and parts of West … also proposes that its recommendations be discussed at international level. Related contents Indikator: Artenvielfalt und Landschaftsqualität Pflanzenschutzmittel in …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    The German Environment Agency and the Antarctic

    Protecting the Antarctic is one of the tasks of the Federal Environment Agency.

    The German Environment Agency and the Antarctic Protecting the Antarctic is one of … and services of the German Environment Agency? Source: Umweltbundesamt Associated content Links Umweltschutzprotokoll-Ausführungsgesetz (AUG) Federal Agency for … im Lichte von Umweltschutz und Forschungsfreiheit (Rechtsgutachten 1) Related contents Ein Exkurs in die Geschichte der Antarktis Das UBA als nationale …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    … orientation, to communicate or to protect against enemies. Man-made noise changes the underwater habitat and can disturb, harass or even injure animals. The … for the 20 marine mammals (whales and seals) native to the Antarctic. Associated content Links Acoustic masking in marine ecosystems Population Consequences of other … in marine mammals of the Antarctic exposed to underwater sound from airguns Related contents Indikator: Belastung der Bevölkerung durch Verkehrslärm Nutzung und …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 18.03.2021

    Antarctic

    An appealing light blue iceberg floats in the nearly black water. The sky is gray and drab.

    … Antarctic The eternal ice is fascinating not only to researchers Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA … turn to the page “Applying for a permit to travel to the Antarctic”. Associated content Links Secretetariat of the Antarctic Treaty Committee for Environmental … (ASOC) – NGO International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) Related contents Antragsformulare in der Übersicht Erhaltung der lebenden Meeresschätze der …

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    … Protocol on Water and Health The protocol is a legally-binding instrument on water and health in the UNECE … the particular challenges that small-scale water supplies face. Associated content Links WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Drinking-water Hygiene Related contents Interreg-Projekt NonHazCity 3 Anerkennung und Harmonisierung – …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … Constant water intake is key to our health, as our bodies lose water throughout the day and night. An adult should normally drink an average of two liters of water … from groundwater and well water, 13 percent from reservoirs and river water, and the remaining 17 percent originates from surface water, but is virtually the same as … processes. We do likewise for disinfection at our Marienfelde lab. Associated content Links Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water Documents …

  • Article from 17.02.2016 | Last changed: 20.10.2016

    Harmful substance properties

    … properties When is a product considered low-polluting and low-emissions? What other environmental properties should a product have? Various evaluation methods are … for a precautionary, sustainable Substance Policy” (out of print). Associated content Links SUBSPORT Substitution Support Portal US EPA: Design for the … Publications Enhancement of the REACH requirements for (imported) articles Related contents Chemikalien / REACH Chemische Stoffe Toxikologie Tags chemicals polyvinyl …

  • Article from 28.03.2014 | Last changed: 28.03.2014

    Toxic substances in products

    two little boys are playing with plastic toys on the floor

    … notebooks or rubber boots: toxic substances can be found in almost everything. The purpose of environmental and health protection is to steadily reduce the number … that are low-pollutant and low in consumption of energy and resources?   Related contents Chemische Stoffe Bauprodukte Chemikalien / REACH Kommission …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … loss An earthworm in its natural habitat. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt The world’s soils are neither barren nor dead, for they constitute the habitats of … of soils Recommending measures aimed at strengthening soil protection Associated content Links European Atlas of Soil Biodiversity National Strategy on Biological … Biodiversitätsstrategie Die abenteuerliche Reise von Fridolin dem Regenwurm Related contents Düngemittel Bodenerosion durch Wind Bodenerosion durch Wasser Rechtliche …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Benzene

    Zapfsäule einer Tankstelle mit drei Benzinzapfhähnen

    … is an organic, chemical compound with an aromatic odour. It is carcinogenic and a content of petrol. last update on 25.05.2021 Emission sources Formerly refueling was … emission source. This problem was solved by gas displacement techniques. Nevertheless, road traffic is the main emission source for benzene which is content of … Informationsblatt Benzol (65.90 kB) Information on benzene (65.41 kB) Related contents Rechtliche Grundlagen der Luftreinhaltung Wirkungen auf die Gesundheit Tags …

  • Article from 20.04.2015 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program

    CORINE Land Cover 2006

    The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program CORINE Land Cover 2006 Source: Umweltbundesamt … (DLR)’s Deutsches Fernerkundungsdatenzentrum, on behalf of the UBA. Associated content Links Corine Land Cover - Germany Publications Updating the Land Use and … 2012 - „Backdating“of DLM-DE from the Reference Year 2009 to the Year 2006 Related contents Indikator: Siedlungs- und Verkehrsfläche Umweltmanagement im UBA Bebauung …

  • Article from 10.08.2020 | Last changed: 11.08.2020

    Environmental Specimen Bank

    photo of a women working in the Environmental specimen bank

    … Environmental Specimen Bank Environmental Specimen Bank: Ice cold in the name of protection of the environment and health Source: Umweltbundesamt The … coordinated by the German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt). Associated content Links German environmental specimen bank Related contents Deutsche Umweltstudie zur Gesundheit, GerES Flüsse Tags air pollutant …