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  • Article from 07.09.2015 | Last changed: 07.09.2015

    REACH – What is it?

    Erklärung des Begriffs REACH: Europäische Chemikalienverordnung zur Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung chemischer Stoffe

    … ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment. At the same time it ensures the free circulation of chemicals on the internal market while … for Risk Assessment (BfR) Help desk of all German federal agencies Workshop series: REACH in practice (in German) Friends of the Earth Germany (BUND) Related …

  • Article from 19.05.2015 | Last changed: 19.05.2015

    Implementation of REACH

    … for which the ECHA has issued authorisation. Authorisation is issued for a limited time. The ultimate goal is to substitute these substances with less problematic … for which the ECHA has issued authorisation. Authorisation is issued for a limited time. The ultimate goal is to substitute these substances with less problematic …

  • Article from 07.08.2024 | Last changed: 05.02.2025

    UBA offices

    Collage of three buildings: modern glass building, historic building in green environment and mountain station on snow-covered slope

    … underground and is used for heating or air conditioning depending on the time of year. You are more than welcome to come see our unique building for … mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} UBA office in Langen, Hesse, the main office site of the …

  • Article from 20.01.2023 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Mission Statement

    Modern four-storey building with wood and different colored glass elements, in front of it trees and a pond with water lilies and pond lilies

    … We stand for effective enforcement which looks to reduce unnecessary and time-consuming bureaucracy, whilst at the same time involving the public and complying with high environmental standards. We rely …

  • Article from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 13.10.2016

    Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks

    … is very little data available on the subject up to now. The UBA commissioned a series of studies which demonstrate, both quantitatively and qualitatively, the … is very little data available on the subject up to now. The UBA commissioned a series of studies which demonstrate, both quantitatively and qualitatively, the …

  • Article from 08.01.2024 | Last changed: 09.01.2024

    Mobile air conditioning with fluorinated refrigerants

    The photo shows that the fluorinated refrigerant 1234yf burned during the laboratory test.

    … hydrogen fluoride (HF) upon combustion. 1234yf has a Global Warming Potential four times higher than CO 2 . What is even more important to note is the technical …

  • Article from 22.03.2016 | Last changed: 22.03.2016

    Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic

    People and penguins

    … To avoid unnecessary stress for animals, minimum distances are to be kept any time. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA Antarctica is not only a very sensitive ecosystem, it … where a site may be visited and how many ships and passengers may go ashore at a time. In addition, the ATCM adopted Resolution 3 (2011) ( General Guidelines for …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Whale monitoring in the Antarctic

    humpback whale

    … determine presence of great whales The presence of whales must be determined in due time in order to mitigate the risk of their injury (mitigation). One way to prevent … on the occurrence of whales. … The presence of whales must be determined in due time in order to mitigate the risk of their injury (mitigation). One way to prevent …

  • Article from 22.08.2019 | Last changed: 24.09.2019

    Emissions from wood and coal burning stoves in residential areas

    different houses, covered with snow, with smoking chimneys

    … from wood and coal burning stoves in residential areas Especially in the winter time the air can be contaminated with fine dust from chimneys and stoves Source: … wood shavings, pellets or briquettes) which has been stored for a certain period of time is permitted for combustion . In a defined step-by-step plan, outdated …

  • Article from 14.08.2017 | Last changed: 14.08.2017

    Environmental pollution and diseases of the elderly

    old woman

    … disease. Annual Reviews Pharmacology and Toxicology 54 (2014) 141-164. Grossmann E: Time after time, environmental influences on the aging brain. Environmental Health Perspectives …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Environmental impact on people

    Eine Kuh grast auf einer Wiese, dahinter stehen Einfamilienhäuser. Hinter den Häuser ragen riesige qualmende Schornsteine empor.

    … their own environment - living conditions, livelihood, social bonds and leisure-time activities secure and support their lives. City and rural communities are often … their own environment - living conditions, livelihood, social bonds and leisure-time activities secure and support their lives. City and rural communities are often …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 30.07.2020

    Formaldehyde emissions: Test conditions for wood-based materials

    … air. This is due to the fact that their formaldehyde emissions barely decrease over time and they are still frequently used in many places in both house building and … of 100 µg/m³. This value should not be exceeded even for a short period of time, based on a measuring period of half an hour. It is in line with the WHO limit …