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Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023
Carbon monoxide
… 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 … 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 … -
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Climate Impacts Germany
… 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 … 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 … -
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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.
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Article from 08.08.2022 | Last changed: 24.11.2025
Soil loss – any soil crumb counts
… 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 … the art in "good professional practice" according to § 17 BBodSchG guarantees more effective precautions. Moreover, compliance with the requirements is voluntary and … -
Article from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 30.11.2020
Air pollutants at a glance
… 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 … -
Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 24.10.2022
Resource conservation law
… UBA research Refinement of proposals for resource conservation instruments A study commissioned by UBA titled “Rechtliche Instrumente des allgemeinen … Germans to take greater personal responsibility for resource conservation. Studies concerning substance-stream law The UBA commissioned an interdisciplinary … 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
… consequences. It inevitably generates emissions and other untoward environmental effects across the entire lifecycle of each and every product. Moreover, growing … resource use and stewardship, with the goal of keeping the negative socioecological effects of resource use within reasonable bounds. Also key to such efforts are waste … -
Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017
Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers
… there health risks associated with phthalates? Different phthalates have different effects on the organism. Some representatives of this group are known as endocrine … via house dust, as well as the many objects that they put in their mouths. Studies in the context of the children and the environment survey of the UBA showed … -
Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016
Permitting procedure in Germany
… (IEE). The IEE is usually based on the applicant's own Initial Environmental Study (IES). The legislator gives applicants the opportunity in the IES to outline … biological monitoring on Fildes Peninsula (Maxwell Bay, Antarctic) Detrimental effects of underwater noise Assessment of communication masking in Antarctic marine …