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  • Article from 05.02.2018 | Last changed: 05.02.2018

    COPD

    Ein Inhalator.

    … to a health relevant air pollution and thus also influence the course of COPD. For example, there is a link between the number of hospital A&E visits due to COPD … to a health relevant air pollution and thus also influence the course of COPD. For example, there is a link between the number of hospital A&E visits due to COPD …

  • Article from 30.04.2024 | Last changed: 13.06.2024

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Project AskREACH

    Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

    … last update on 30.04.2024 Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) can, for example, have carcinogenic or endocrine disrupting properties or be very persistent … provides the legal framework. … Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) can, for example, have carcinogenic or endocrine disrupting properties or be very persistent …

  • Article from 05.02.2018 | Last changed: 11.06.2018

    2018 Workshop: PMT substances under REACH

    … and PMT substances in the environment and in drinking water at high concentrations. Examples showed how regulatory and voluntary actions to reduce emissions led to … and PMT substances in the environment and in drinking water at high concentrations. Examples showed how regulatory and voluntary actions to reduce emissions led to …

  • Article from 04.02.2020 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Bio-based and biodegradable plastics

    an einer Eisenstange über einem gepflasterten Platz oder Fußweg hängen durchsichtige Plastiktüten mit Äpfeln

    … can therefore be bio-based or fossil-based. There are also often mixtures, for example of PLA and degradable polyesters. 1.3. What is the market share of bio-based … and sorting and recycling are possible using established processes. An example of this are PET bottles partly made of bio-based plastics. They can be … or the use of biomass for energy. The situation is different when residues, for example from agriculture, are used for the production of bio-based plastics. The use …

  • Article from 14.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Overfishing

    The picture shows different fishing nets.

    … world are threatened by overfishing. Current fishing bans for cod and herring, for example, show the explosive nature of the situation in the Baltic Sea. Non-target … world are threatened by overfishing. Current fishing bans for cod and herring, for example, show the explosive nature of the situation in the Baltic Sea. Non-target …

  • Article from 14.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Marine litter in the sea

    2 Fish sweep the garbage from the seabed

    … of lung and bowel cancer. Marine litter also inflicts heavy financial costs. For example, local authorities have to carry out regular beach clean-ups. However, … also contaminates fish catches and jeopardises navigational safety at sea, for example when ship propellers become entangled in net debris. How does litter end up … is carelessly left on beaches also often ends up in the sea. Waste from cities, for example, can be carried by wind and rain into streams and rivers all the way to the …

  • Article from 13.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Pharmaceuticals in the sea

    A fish swims in the water, holding a thermometer in its mouth. At the bottom of the sea lies medical waste.

    … are highly active and often very stable, giving them long-lasting properties. For example, hormone preparations can impair the reproduction of fish, psychotherapeutic … are highly active and often very stable, giving them long-lasting properties. For example, hormone preparations can impair the reproduction of fish, psychotherapeutic …

  • Article from 18.08.2025 | Last changed: 20.10.2025

    ChemSelect – assessing the sustainability of chemicals

    different colors in a circle as graphic logo

    … yellow and red. Scientists/researchers or authorities can also use the tool, for example for sustainability screening. What can ChemSelect do? 9 criteria are used to … a purple triangle raises awareness regarding the need to enter further data. These examples show how ChemSelect is used. They contain various explanations of what …

  • Article from 24.04.2025 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    EU Environment Agencies Review Status of Sustainability Research

    In a small meeting room, 7 people sit or stand in front of a screen. On the screen appear the faces of people in the meeting call.

    … and the need for strategic communication to engage policy makers effectively . For example, new legislation in Germany addressing flooding underscores the significance … powerful stakeholders, and fostering consumer motivation and awareness. Specific examples cited were electronics, fast fashion, and furniture production supply …

  • Article from 30.06.2025 | Last changed: 21.07.2025

    Stabilizing our Landscape Water Balance

    Poor harvests due to heat and drought

    … and contributes to climate protection through CO ₂ sequestration in soils. Example: The dike relocation at Sandau Süd on the Elbe River creates 124 hectares of … can do much to improve and preserve the condition of water bodies in the long term. Example: At the Alte Nebel in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, a 200-meter-wide … Monitoringbericht 2023 zur Deutschen Anpassungsstrategie an den Klimawandel Example: Rainwater management becomes educational at the Freie Waldorfschule in …

  • Article from 08.04.2025 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Reflections from the Sustainability Science Summit 2025

    Four people sitting on chairs on a stage, talking to each other, the backs of some people in the audience.

    … support long-term impact. Dr. Stephan Bartke pointed to the CASRI initiative as an example of strengthening national-EU and research-policy linkages. The CASRI … support long-term impact. Dr. Stephan Bartke pointed to the CASRI initiative as an example of strengthening national-EU and research-policy linkages. The CASRI …

  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … the predators, parasites and scavengers that inhabit the soil, to name just a few examples. A joint initiative of the UBA, Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und … the predators, parasites and scavengers that inhabit the soil, to name just a few examples. A joint initiative of the UBA, Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und …