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Appointment from 14.07.2017

NIFLUM Workshop 2017

… Universität Berlin. Funded by UBA and BMUB, the workshop is organized by TU Berlin (Soil Science), TU München (Plant Nutrition) and Döhler Agrar and focusses on … and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and managed by Technische Universität Berlin (Chair of Soil Science), Technische Universität München (Chair of Plant Nutrition) and Döhler …

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International Conference: Limiting Health Impacts of Construction Products: Start

… background information was provided on why VOCs are critical in indoor air. Further presentations clarified what parameters and methods are suitable and available to … conference recording is available in the section ‘information’. Additionally, the presentations are provided. A documentation brochure providing background …

Press release 75/09 from 21.10.2009 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

Nanotechnology for mankind and environment - Seize upon opportunities, reduce risks

… products, however, also leads to their increased input to the environmental media soil, water and air. There is as yet too little knowledge about the impact of … and their potential health risks for humans. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) presents a background paper with knowledge of relevant aspects of nanotech’s … products, however, also leads to their increased input to the environmental media soil, water and air. There is as yet too little knowledge about the impact of …

Press release 41/2018 from 05.12.2018 | Last changed: 14.02.2019

First national competition for sustainable urban logistics

… noise Source: m.mphoto / Fotolia.com Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze presented awards today to the winning projects of the National Sustainable Urban … All press releases Tags logistics … Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze presented awards today to the winning projects of the National Sustainable Urban … its particularly visionary project. … Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze presented awards to the winning projects of the National Sustainable Urban Logistics …

Press release 22/2023 from 23.06.2023 | Last changed: 27.06.2023

New drinking water ordinance ensures high quality

… also to the industrial chemical group of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS⁠) some of which penetrate into drinking water. This is a group of several … things, in the production of cosmetics, cookware and textiles. Substances from the PFAS group break down only with difficulty, accumulate in the environment and in the … with other European authorities, the UBA is calling for an EU-wide restriction on PFASs (press release no. 02/2023). The new limit value for PFAS is introduced in two …

Appointment from 01.04.2021

EU web-seminar: How to make packaging more recyclable

… time). Programme Introduction Delara Burkhardt (MEP, S&D), Bettina Rechenberg (UBA) Presentations Anja Gerdung, Jasmin Boße (UBA) Dr. Joachim Christiani (Process … for the web-seminar . Download Background: How to make Packaging more Recyclable Presentation Rechenberg: Current Situation of Packaging Waste Generation and …

Newsletter from 09.02.2023 | Last changed: 09.02.2023

Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2023

… Energy Health Chemicals Transport Economy / Consumption Waste / Resources Air Water Soil Agriculture Sustainability / Strategies / International matters Digitalisation … Environment Agency (UBA) have submitted a joint proposal for the restriction of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). …

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Start: Pharmaceuticals and the environment

Illustration featuring fish, water, medicines, hot water bottle, yoga, household waste bin, toilet, sink, stethoscope, and pharmacy symbol

… there Pharmaceutical products are essential tools in modern medicine and are present in our daily lives. Many of us take medications as needed or on a regular … substances enter the environment. Findings of pharmaceuticals in water bodies, soil, and drinking water are also discussed. Additionally, the toxicity of specific … into the environment —both within the drug authorization process and beyond—are presented. Further Information: Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the …

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Digital Conference: Environmental Aspects in Public Procurement in Europe: Agenda

… Agenda Conference Agenda Speakers Presentations & Conference Report All times in Central European Time (CET) Programme … preview: MH 15:50 Close Programme day 2 10:00 - 10:05 Welcome: MH 10:05 - 10:20 Presentation I: Procurement and Climate Protection: Annie Stålberg, National Agency …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

Effects chain – Example presentation from the ‘transport' action field

… Effects chain – Example presentation from the ‘transport' action field 2023 … (cf. figure 4 ), this can entail intensive and also extensive dry phases with low soil humidity. In Germany, the mean of days recorded with low soil humidity has increased significantly since 1961 (cf. figure 10 ). In the years …

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Workshop “International Governance of Geoengineering”: Agenda

… November back to back to the Working Party on International Environmental Issues. Presentations have been made by experts from Governments, Scientific Institutions … November back to back to the Working Party on International Environmental Issues. Presentations have been made by experts from Governments, Scientific Institutions …

News from 18.03.2015 | Last changed: 01.04.2015

4th waste water treatment stage financed by waste water charge?

a waste water treatment plant in the city Dresden

… facilities can reduce micropollutants – pharmaceuticals, for example – which are present in waterbodies. 18.03.2015 weiter in PI All news Tags micropollutant … facilities can reduce micropollutants – pharmaceuticals, for example – which are present in waterbodies. … 4th waste water treatment stage financed by waste water …