… the material is transported over short or long distances. In this process, it may reach adjacent water bodies or neighboring land areas (Figure 1). Linear forms are … Both prolonged low-intensity precipitation and the frequency of heavy rain and thundershowers are crucial for soil loss. As a general rule, heavy rainfall combined …

… of Air 2013 European Union declares 2013 Year of Air Source: Umweltbundesamt This Federal Environment Agency web page offers regularly updated information about air and … 600,000 non-smokers die as a result of passive smoking. The annual death toll will reach 8 million by 2030 if we don't take action. More than 80 per cent of these …

… the product responsibility of producers of electrical and electronic equipment under waste legislation. The ElektroG has the following aims: Protect health and the … ( WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU ) into national law. Important key provisions In order to fulfil its product responsibility, every producer is obliged to register with … amendment to the ElektroG electronic marketplaces and fulfilment service providers are also obliged actors under the ElektroG. Operators of electronic …

… of Ministers of Health and the Conference of Ministers of Construction by the Länder Working Group "Environment-Related Health Protection" (LAUG) of the Working … Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt), the Conference of Ministers and Senators of the Federal States responsible for Urban Development, Construction and Housing (ARGEBAU), the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and the Federal Institute …

… UBA in the REACH process The Federal Environment Agency provides the REACH information portal Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 04.08.2014 What are …

… places precautionary environmental and health protection at the center of its considerations and activities. The problems, challenges and options are clearly described … of chemicals UBA Fact Sheet Thought Starter Towards Chemical Intensity Advancing REACH - REACH and sustainable chemistry Bundling of Expertise in the area of Sustainable …

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