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  • Article from 27.03.2015 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    Research project “Environmental justice in urban areas”

    Urban neighbourhoods need areas for sports, play, leisure and recreation

    … and recreation Source: Tempelhof Projekt GmbH www.thf-berlin.de The health burden caused by environmental problems is often especially high in socially disadvantaged … "Environmental justice..." Difu: Projekt „Umweltgerechtigkeit im städtischen Raum“ Publications Umweltgerechtigkeit im städtischen Raum – Entwicklung von …

  • Article from 16.09.2013 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Mould

    mould

    … lots of moisture to grow. last update on 16.09.2013 Further information: The causes of higher dampness inside buildings might include: direct inflow of wetness … to be taken against mould infestation, which is free of charge to the interested public. Related contents Kommission Innenraumlufthygiene Umweltbedingte …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Nanomaterial

    white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

    … accumulate in the food chain. Inhaled nanomaterials can enter the deep lung and cause inflammation or, at very high concentrations, lung cancer in the animals tested. … UBA webpage: Chemicals: Nanotechnology UBA webpage: Economics: Nanotechnology UBA publications on nanotechnology Publications Nanotechnology Conference reports …

  • Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 11.01.2019

    Climate change and health

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … are not as yet possible. Heat waves are a type of extreme weather event that can cause serious widespread health problems, as was seen in the summer of 2003 throughout … 2003. Its purpose is to  predict heat stress periods, issue early warnings to the public, and prevent negative health effects. Early warnings are issued to the Länder …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Epigenetics and Environmental Influences

    DNA stylised

    … gene expression. Extensive research in this field would do a great deal to protect public health, both now and in future generations. last update on 07.11.2017 Why the … means ‘in addition to genetics’. Epigenetics is a field in biology which focuses on inherited changes in the gene expression caused by mechanisms other than …

  • Article from 21.11.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Assessing environmentally-related health risks

    A test tube with a blood sample is filled up with an other fluid in the laboratory..

    … cell structures, or individual cells. In this procedure statistical methods are used to identify the relationship between a particular incidence of exposure and the … – must be taken into account. Related contents Toxikologie Epidemiologie Related publications Establishment of human biomonitoring at EU level within the framework …

  • Article from 24.01.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Building Products

    different building products

    … hazardous to environment and health Source: photo 5000 / Fotolia.com Products used in construction contain many organic and inorganic substances. If they are … content Links Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products Publications Building Products: Determining and avoiding pollutants and odours …

  • Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 07.01.2020

    Legal provisions

    paragraphs

    … ... Product law / Waste law RoHS Directive and Ordinance on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment … ... Product law / Waste law RoHS Directive and Ordinance on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment …

  • Article from 18.08.2016 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Reducing pollution through product design

    Makes shopping by bike or on foot fun, and saves resources too: the multifunctional H tour trailer.

    … – from the pre-manufacturing stages through to production itself, distribution, use and disposal – are becoming more and more important on the path to sustainable … Agency have held the annual Federal Ecodesign Award competition in order to raise public awareness of ecodesign and to promote innovations. The German Federal …

  • Article from 12.06.2015 | Last changed: 12.06.2015

    Products

    Shopping Mall

    … should provide guidance and orientation. The UBA is committed to promote a wider use of environmentally friendly products and their success on the market. last … "Blauer Engel" Ecodesign Award consumer advice portal "Umweltbewusst leben" Related publications Blue Angel eco-label for textiles Mobile Work in the future A …

  • Article from 14.02.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2022

    Economic issues

    … resource. As an elementary basis of life, water is initially open to all types of use and no one should be excluded from access to the medium of water through ownership or pricing. The use of water can have the characteristics of public goods (ocean shipping), natural monopolies (drinking water supply) or common …

  • Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Flood prevention

    The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

    … Alike 4.0 International In the past, flood protection was often strongly focused on technical measures. Sustainable flood prevention focuses more on natural … to prepare for a flood ( risk prevention ) and reduce the costs for the general public. In this context, it is important to know that conventional household or …