… are significant. Towards a global warming of 2°C and beyond, irreversible tipping points are very likely to be triggered, which would destabilize the climate system … temperature (usually 20- to 30-year averages), not on the basis of individual hot years or months, as shorter periods can be heavily dominated by natural …

… public awareness of the various types of soil and their characteristics, for some years now a “soil of the year” has been selected, and is announced each 5 December. … public awareness of the various types of soil and their characteristics, for some years now a “soil of the year” has been selected, and is announced each 5 December. …

… levels can be derived. The study will be conducted over the duration of three years. The phase in which the surveys and sampling are carried out, the so-called … interview with the parents and the participating child (if they are at least 14 years old) which is intended to provide information about exposure to pollutants, A …

… efficient and targeted dosing of active substances. Closing data gaps In recent years, several EU-funded research programmes have investigated the environmental … UBA has been advocating for the introduction of "active substance monographs" for years. These monographs would compile all relevant and officially verified data … German) BMUV Informational campaign: Don’t flush it – protect nature! (in Preview lecture “Environmental aspects of pharmaceuticals for hum Related contents …

… medicinal products has been an integral part of the authorisation process for many years. In Germany, this has been a legal requirement since 1998. The UBA is … reliability, and informational content. For instance, simple citations of endpoints such as EC50 values are not acceptable, as they do not provide information … In human medicine, active substances for which a risk has been identified in recent years were predominantly endocrine-active, including hormones and neuroendocrine …

… can even lead to population collapse in fish. This was observed in a multi-year field study on fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas), where severe feminisation … were drastically reduced, bringing these birds to the brink of extinction. After years of investigation, the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac was identified as the … Nevertheless, from a drinking water hygiene perspective and from the consumer's viewpoint, even these low concentrations in drinking water are undesirable (11; 12). …

… in the 20 to 24 age group, with an average of 76 defined daily doses (DDD) per year. The highest consumption was recorded in the 85 to 89 age group, with 1742 DDD, … is expected to reduce pharmaceutical residues in large rivers over the coming years, the quarternary treatment is not a standalone solution, as not all …

… perspective, with household waste being preferred over hazardous waste collection points or recycling centres. Since disposal methods may change or additional options … a gift. Designed as a perpetual birthday calendar in DIN A4 format, it can be used year after year. Each month features large decorative photographs along with short …

… Teaching materials on pharmaceuticals in the environment Lecture on pharmaceuticals and the environment Source: kasto / Adobe Stock …

… environment is by reducing medication consumption. Pharmacies serve as a trusted point of contact for many people seeking advice on health issues. During … environment is by reducing medication consumption. Pharmacies serve as a trusted point of contact for many people seeking advice on health issues. During …

… recommended methods are disposal via household waste or hazardous waste collection points. You can check locally recommended disposal methods by entering your postcode … recommended methods are disposal via household waste or hazardous waste collection points. You can check locally recommended disposal methods by entering your postcode …

… of pharmaceutical substances and their metabolites enter the environment each year via sewage treatment plants. Some substances remain in sewage sludge. In 2022, … by the German Federal States and are found almost ubiquitously and throughout the year in surface waters, as well as in soil and groundwater samples. Traces of …