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    Interactions between the system areas

    Outgoing and incoming interactions of the five system areas are shown. There are many interactions in the area “natural systems and resources,” in particular.

    … and forestry, as well as on buildings. They end up having a negative impact on human health and economic systems remote from nature, such as trade. It is necessary … and forestry, as well as on buildings. They end up having a negative impact on human health and economic systems remote from nature, such as trade. It is necessary …

  • News from 26.02.2021 | Last changed: 07.04.2021

    Video lecture series on climate change and health

    A sweaty man sits in his office in a shirt and tie, wiping his brow.

    … creatas / Thinkstock How do climate change and environmental degradation affect human health? What can people in the health professions do to promote climate … health sector … How do climate change and environmental degradation affect human health? What can people in the health professions do to promote climate …

  • News from 30.01.2024 | Last changed: 30.01.2024

    Assessment of construction products emissions EU-wide possible

    The picture shows a room with an open-plan kitchen.

    … can be a significant source of pollutants in indoor air. In order to better protect human health, UBA has been working with a group of experts since 2011 to develop … can be a significant source of pollutants in indoor air. In order to better protect human health, UBA has been working with a group of experts since 2011 to develop …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 22.11.2024

    Setting up a fellowship programme for young professionals from Countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia

    … the Caucasus and Central Asia need to be aware of the multitude of natural and human-induced factors, and need to develop the technical and management capacities … the Caucasus and Central Asia need to be aware of the multitude of natural and human-induced factors, and need to develop the technical and management capacities …

  • Press release 03/2018 from 23.01.2018 | Last changed: 14.02.2018

    Reducing the input of antibiotics from agricultural livestock husbandry into the environment

    Zeichnung mit folgenden Motiven: Traktor mit Güllebehälter und Schleppschlauchvorrichtung zur Gülleausbringung, Veterinärzeichen, Rind, Schwein, Pute, Hühner

    … medicines in water bodies and soils. Antibiotic resistance is a threat to human health particularly in hospitals, but UBA also views the discovery of … soil and water. As these might also include microorganisms which cause disease in humans, every effort should be made to avoid the increased occurrence and spread of …

  • Cover from 04.03.2025

    International Environmental Specimen Bank Group

    Korean specimen bank archive including lab workers

    … soil, earthworms, terrestrial bird eggs and mammals. Some ESBs also sample the human population for e.g. chemical analysis in blood and urine. What are the … e.g. of analytical chemistry to historical samples and understand environmental and human exposure to chemicals in a better way. Time trend analysis of archived samples …

  • Press release 69/08 from 22.10.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Success for REACH

    … substances (PBTs); that is, substances which persist in the environment and the human body, accumulate there, and are toxic. As a result, the European Chemicals … retardant hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD), which was traced in the environment and human blood in many experiments. The 15 substances on the Candidate List are merely …

  • Cover from 10.02.2022

    Impacts of climate change

    Cities with high levels of soil sealing are especially vulnerable to more frequent and intense heavy rainfalls

    … change in the future. The observed and calculated changes can be directly linked to human emissions of greenhouse gases. The climate change manifests itself both in … existing knowledge about the connections between the ⁠climate⁠ and its influence on humans, nature and the economy, as well as socio-economic scenarios, in order to …

  • DzU article from 24.11.2025 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Indicator: Hot days

    A graph shows the number of hot days in the areal mean for 1951 to 2025. Although the trend varies greatly, the increase is clearly visible. A trend line has also been plotted on the graph which shows a significant rise.

    … climate change. Environmental importance Rising temperatures can adversely affect human health. Germany's National Meterological Service, the Deutscher Wetterdienst … exceeds 30 degrees Celsius (°C). High air temperatures have a direct impact on the human body, as the heat can cause circulatory problems. Indirectly, hot weather can …

  • Press release 58/2020 from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    750 experts discuss new PFAS research and strategies

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … chain. PFAS are found in water, air and soil worldwide. They can also be found in human blood serum and may have health effects, particularly on the immune system. … to protect human health and ecosystems. This includes monitoring PFAS levels in humans and the environment. "The complexity of this group of pollutants requires a …

  • Press release 07/12 from 08.02.2012 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Painkillers contaminate Germany’s waterbodies

    … of pharmaceutical drugs are emitted to the environment every day, mainly through human excretion. Another one hundred tonnes per year owe to the improper disposal of … water hygiene, these pharmaceuticals may be undesirable yet they pose no risk to human health. All measures taken to protect drinking water now serve precautionary …