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  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Carbon monoxide

    … Carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas, which is a result of incomplete fuel combustion. An important … of humans and animals. Even low quantities of this harmful substance have adverse effects on the central nervous system. Furthermore, carbon monoxide is involved in the formation of ground-level ozone. Limit value On 1 January 2005 the limit value for

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Nitrogen dioxide

    … of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide are combustion processes in the industrial and energy production sectors, and road transport. Nitrogen dioxide affects the … on 25.05.2021 In conjunction with hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides are responsible for summertime ozone production. Furthermore they contribute to the … in Ballungsräumen Ökonomische Aspekte des Verkehrs Cross-media monitoring in air quality management Related publications Urease- and nitrification inhibitors for

  • Article from 20.10.2017 | Last changed: 15.01.2019

    WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Drinking-water Hygiene

    flag of the World Health Organization

    WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Drinking-water Hygiene All over the world, national public authorities and research institutes support the work of the WHO. Source: cuneyt / Fotolia.com … work Involvement in the rolling revision of WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality , the international point of reference in the arena of drinking-water …

  • Landing page from 05.12.2025

    Climate Impacts Germany

    Also Germany is affected by climate change. Nearly all areas of society are concerned by the consequences. However, these have very different effects in the various regions and sectors. You can access further information on the climate impacts in the individual sectors or regions of Germany using the search function below. After selecting a sector OR a federal state, you will be shown detailed information on this.

  • Landing page from 22.10.2025

    Regional and sectoral adaptation

    Climate change has different implications for different sectors and regions. Therefore, specific local and regional adaptation measures should be developed and implemented. In order to be able to search for adaptation strategies or specific adaptation measures as precisely as possible, we offer the option of calling up information on the individual federal states OR the various fields of action of the German Adaptation Strategy (DAS) using the search function below.

  • Article from 08.08.2022 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Soil loss – any soil crumb counts

    Photo of an extreme form of erosion.

    … hit uncovered soil, soil material can be transported downslope or through the open landscape. Soil erodes and will be deposited elsewhere. The result is the degradation of fertile soil, which we need as a basis for life. Erosion limits the functions of soils, pollutes water bodies and damages … or upper slopes, which is important for securing agricultural yields. This loss effects natural soil functions such as water and nutrient holding capacity and the …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Sulphur dioxide

    … soluble gas with a pungent smell. It is produced from combustion of fossil fuels, for example coal and oil. last update on 25.05.2021 Human health and the environment are negatively … von Luftschadstoffen Ökonomische Aspekte des Verkehrs Cross-media monitoring in air quality management Luftreinhaltung in der EU Blei im Feinstaub Related publications …

  • Article from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 30.11.2020

    Air pollutants at a glance

    Smog in an urban area - Trier

    … over hundreds of kilometers, some even around the globe. You can find more information on sources and harmful effects of selected air pollutants in separated articles. Please use the listing in … bar. Associated content Links Air pollutions in Germany (map) Current air data Reactive nitrogen Related contents Luftschadstoffe und Ökosysteme Emissionen …

  • Article from 05.03.2021 | Last changed: 08.03.2021

    Resource conservation and environmental policy

    shiny metal waste

    Resource conservation and environmental policy Metal is a resource that is much in demand worldwide Source: Petair / Fotolia Resource use and the competition for scarce resources such as clean water, land and raw materials are on the rise … the necessities of life and keep our society affluent. Resource use and competition for increasingly scarce resources such as raw materials, land and clean water are …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 24.10.2022

    Resource conservation law

    aufgestapelte, gefällte Bäume

    … right to be protected Source: Alberto Masnovo / Fotolia.com Despite the growing demand for natural resources and the environmental problems entailed by this demand, in … national economies also use natural resources from outside their territories. An effective protection of resources therefore also requires European and international …

  • Article from 01.08.2019 | Last changed: 02.08.2019

    Resource use and its consequences

    construction of a pipeline

    Resource use and its consequences Resource use can destroy landscape, like here the … consequences. It inevitably generates emissions and other untoward environmental effects across the entire lifecycle of each and every product. Moreover, growing … raw materials, we use water, soil, air, biodiversity and land as habitats and for recreational purposes; and for energy we use wind power, solar power and tidal …

  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers

    Käse, aus Plastikfolie ausgewickelt

    … in plastic films. Source: Ars Ulrikusch/FOTOLIA.com FAQ of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) last update on … there health risks associated with phthalates? Different phthalates have different effects on the organism. Some representatives of this group are known as endocrine … DEHP intake as a means of representing that of the other phthalates. To this end, data on the consumption behaviour of children, adolescents and adults in Germany, as …