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  • News from 11.10.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    First OECD Test Guideline on the investigation of nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … adopted by OECD. It is one important component needed for the adaptation of nanospecific requirements for environmental risk assessment applied within legislations … in aqueous media in dependence of environmental conditions. The need for such a specific test guideline for the environmental risk assessment of nanomaterials is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-9: Ozone burden

    The picture shows the exhaust pipe of a motor car emitting exhaust gases.

    … indicates fluctuations from year to year which can be attributed, above all, to specific weather patterns occurring in summer. For example, the ‘ozone summer’ of … indicates fluctuations from year to year which can be attributed, above all, to specific weather patterns occurring in summer. For example, the ‘ozone summer’ of …

  • 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.

    … of financial resources as having caused these fluctuations. In fact, the specific costs of dyke reinforcements are dependent on several factors. Based on … of financial resources as having caused these fluctuations. In fact, the specific costs of dyke reinforcements are dependent on several factors. Based on …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-5: Sales and application of pesticides

    The picture shows a close-up of a man in a rapeseed field, carefully grasping the yellow blossom of a rapeseed plant.

    … to be taken into account, alongside the weather patterns prevailing in any specific year. In this case too, targeted analyses would be required in order to … to be taken into account, alongside the weather patterns prevailing in any specific year. In this case too, targeted analyses would be required in order to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-2: Heat-related mortalities

    The picture shows an elderly woman wearing a white blouse. The lady is holding on to a rollator with one hand, while she is holding the back of her left hand to her forehead. In the background, a few fuzzy treetops or bushes are visible in bright light.

    … in Germany. The analysis of heat-related mortality demonstrates that there are sex-specific differences regarding the number of heat-related mortalities. This is due … in Germany. The analysis of heat-related mortality demonstrates that there are sex-specific differences regarding the number of heat-related mortalities. This is due …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-3: Exercise volume

    The picture shows a THW member from behind; he is in uniform and wears a helmet. It is possible to make out a scaffold with other THW members standing on it.

    … operations and also in providing immediate assistance on location. There is no specific reference to climate-related aspects required for these exercises as far as … operations and also in providing immediate assistance on location. There is no specific reference to climate-related aspects required for these exercises as far as …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-1 + 2: Flood closures and low water restrictions on the Rhine

    … for the Rhine. In cases where water levels fall below a threshold value set for a specific section of the river, at which the target depth of the navigation channel … for the Rhine. In cases where water levels fall below a threshold value set for a specific section of the river, at which the target depth of the navigation channel …

  • Press release 09/2025 from 27.02.2025 | Last changed: 03.03.2025

    Recognising greenwashing – creating transparency

    Eine Verbraucherin schaut sich ein Produkt aus dem Einkaufsregal an.

    … claims will only be permitted if they are described or justified with sufficient specificity. Certain climate⁠ claims will be banned altogether. New requirements for …

  • Appointment from 10.04.2014

    Bioaccumulation Workshop

    … half-life of a chemical as possible alternative metric for bioaccumulation, organ specific accumulation, endpoints other than the BCF, and how to deal with …

  • Press release 38/2020 from 08.09.2020 | Last changed: 16.09.2020

    Infrasound at or under perception threshold does not cause acute physical reactions

    laufender Ventilator

    … due to infrasound were found. Acute feelings of annoyance were assessed by means of questionnaires. The infrasound sounds were in the frequency range from 3 Hz to 18 Hz … below the threshold of perception. The UBA experimental study addresses this question. However, the study was conducted as an experimental study with a small …