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  • Article from 15.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement

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    … on the climate. Even at 1.5°C global warming, sea level rise, the loss of large areas of ice, heat waves and the threat to island states are significant. Towards a … would also reduce the negative health impacts that can result from heat waves, air pollution and the spread of disease. Economic stability : Climate change-related …

  • Article from 21.02.2025 | Last changed: 05.03.2025

    ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health

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    … study examines the exposure of children and adolescents in Germany to environmental pollutants. In PARC, data from 20 European countries is analysed to determine the … young people in their age group from a previously and randomly selected residential area. It is therefore unfortunately not possible to volunteer for the study. In May … 6-17 in Germany. This is intended to provide reliable and up-to-date data on the pollution levels of the German population. On this basis sources of pollution can be …

  • Article from 19.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Concepts and mitigation strategies

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    … regulated Environmental Quality Standards have been issued for 67 relevant pollutants, known as river basin-specific pollutants, which are also considered in the assessment of ecological status. If … Active Substances in Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Recommendations for reducing micropollutants in waters Tags environment environmental hazard water protection …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances

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    … and the sometimes careless handling of pharmaceuticals are leading to increasing pollution of the environment with residues of active pharmaceutical ingredients, … resistance. Humans can come into contact with antibiotic resistance in all areas of life (modified after Schröder et al. 2020) *WWTP = wastewater treatment …

  • Article from 17.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Pharmaceutical substances have been detected in the environment in at least 89 countries around the world.

    … into water bodies. Due to increasing pharmaceutical consumption, environmental pollution is expected to rise. last update on 17.12.2024 Consumption of human … Ordinance, which came into effect in 2017, restricted the quantity and application areas for sewage sludge, limiting its use to arable land. Application on vegetable …

  • Article from 14.02.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment

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    … ease this burden by displaying written disposal information in the pharmacy's sales area. Other suitable locations for the poster include medical practices, hospitals, … of medication residues, also addressing ways to prevent unnecessary environmental pollution from pharmaceuticals. Additional calendar pages provide further …

  • Article from 13.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Dispensing drugs: Environmental aspects

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    … the choice of application form can significantly influence environmental pollution. Pharmacists can recommend alternative dosage forms that reduce the amount … the choice of application form can significantly influence environmental pollution. Pharmacists can recommend alternative dosage forms that reduce the amount …

  • Article from 13.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Prescribing drugs: Environmental aspects

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    … awareness is becoming increasingly important in medical practice. A key area of action is preventing the entry of pharmaceuticals into the environment, as … awareness is becoming increasingly important in medical practice. A key area of action is preventing the entry of pharmaceuticals into the environment, as …

  • Article from 12.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmentally conscious disposal of leftover drugs

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    … collection points. You can check locally recommended disposal methods by entering your postcode at arzneimittelentsorgung.de . However, one rule applies everywhere: … wastewater. For example, if you have applied a medicinal ointment, first wipe your hands with a paper tissue and dispose of it in household waste before washing your hands with soap and water. Similarly, tissues used after applying nasal drops …

  • Article from 11.12.2024 | Last changed: 24.07.2025

    Environmentally conscious use of medicinal products

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    … reduce the entry of pharmaceuticals into the environment without compromising your own health. It is essential to emphasise that these recommendations do not suggest altering the treatment prescribed by your doctor or forgoing vital medicines when you are ill. Rather, they are intended … Many excess pharmaceuticals are excreted by the body without effect, unnecessarily polluting wastewater and water bodies or increasing the risk of side effects. …