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  • Press release 34/2010 from 10.06.2010 | Last changed: 16.07.2013

    Fluorinated fire-fighting foams protect - not the environment though

    … may not be entirely avoidable in the fire-fighting scenario, as the protection of human lives is, of course, highest priority”, said Dr. Klaus Günter Steinhäuser, … may not be entirely avoidable in the fire-fighting scenario, as the protection of human lives is, of course, highest priority”, said Dr. Klaus Günter Steinhäuser, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-4: Submissions for the Mückenatlas

    The picture shows the fingers of two hands in rubber gloves, in the process of using tweezers to place dead mosquitoes on to a cover glass for microscopic examination.

    … The spreading of mosquito species which can transmit pathogens hazardous to humans is a relevant health risk. Apart from autochthonous cases of West Nile Fever, … of the genus Aedes, such as the Asian Tiger mosquito ( Aedes albopictus ). In adult humans infected, the zika virus often just produces influenza-like symptoms. …

  • Press release 18/2021 from 22.04.2021 | Last changed: 05.05.2021

    Underwater noise affects penguins just like whales and dolphins

    Ein Pinguin vor einem Messgerät.

    … animals hear in different frequency ranges. Whereas noise is already regulated for humans at the level of disturbance, such protection strategies are lacking for … animals hear in different frequency ranges. Whereas noise is already regulated for humans at the level of disturbance, such protection strategies are lacking for …

  • Press release 25/2024 from 30.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

    “Danger Islands”: a new protected area in the Antarctic

    Penguine

    … the Danger Islands are comprehensively protected from negative impacts caused by human activities. From now on, the archipelago may only be visited with a special … the Danger Islands are comprehensively protected from negative impacts caused by human activities. From now on, the archipelago may only be visited with a special …

  • Press release 10/2018 from 12.04.2018 | Last changed: 12.07.2018

    UBA issues recommendations to fight micropollutants in water bodies

    Ein Reagenzkolben vor grüner Wiese, darin Wasser.

    … even the smallest concentrations can have a negative impact on the environment and human health. Ever more sophisticated analytical methods are tracing more and more … even the smallest concentrations can have a negative impact on the environment and human health. Ever more sophisticated analytical methods are tracing more and more …

  • KomPass: Article from 07.02.2022 | Last changed: 10.02.2022

    Risks and potential for adaptation

    Historic city center with houses flooded

    … 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 … of new pests, damages to ecosystems such as forests and moors, or heat stress in humans. Overview of climate risks without adaptation in the action fields The …

  • News from 01.10.2013 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Clean air today and in future: conference discussed approaches

    mother and her little daughter by the sea sitting on a dune

    … on air pollution concentrations in Germany, it is not enough to adequately protect human health and the environment. Modern air pollution control requires integrative … Balance of Renewable Energy Sources in 2014 (Flyer) Are we doing enough for human health and our environment? Manual on methodologies and criteria for Modelling …

  • Press release 37/2018 from 20.11.2018 | Last changed: 20.11.2018

    High costs when environmental protection is neglected

    Feuerwehr hilft bei Überschwemmung.

    … amounts of greenhouse gases, air pollutants and other environmental pollutants harm human health, destroy ecosystems and foster the extinction of animals and plants. … amounts of greenhouse gases, air pollutants and other environmental pollutants harm human health, destroy ecosystems and foster the extinction of animals and plants. …

  • Press release 58/08 from 01.08.2008 | Last changed: 21.06.2013

    Environmental justice - Environmental and health protection for everyone!

    … and income affect living conditions, lifestyle, and thus the health risks posed to humans. The financially deprived are very often more affected by environmental … and income affect living conditions, lifestyle, and thus the health risks posed to humans. The financially deprived are very often more affected by environmental …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … to climate change is indispensable in order to keep any negative impacts on human health in socially acceptable proportions; the same applies to impacts on the … actual interval extends over longer or shorter periods depends, above all, on the human and financial resources made available. Another challenge continues to be the …

  • Cover from 13.08.2024

    Water Monitoring of the Future

    Schematic workflow in the project “Ad-hoc Assessment for Water Monitoring of the Future”.

    … the new chemicals strategy, will ensure a sustainable chemical market that protects human health and the environment from hazardous substances. With conventional target … the new chemicals strategy, will ensure a sustainable chemical market that protects human health and the environment from hazardous substances. With conventional target …