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Article from 02.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

Substances in building products

… by the Committee for the Health Evaluation of Building Products (AgBB) , whose offices are located at the Federal Environment Agency. The same criteria are to be … by the Committee for the Health Evaluation of Building Products (AgBB) , whose offices are located at the Federal Environment Agency. The same criteria are to be …

Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

Health-related exposure assessment

diagram presenting oral, dermal and inhalativ exposure to man

… of Public Health of Lower Saxony and the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) cooperated in the field of distribution-based exposure assessment from 2002 to … of Public Health of Lower Saxony and the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) cooperated in the field of distribution-based exposure assessment from 2002 to …

Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

Indoor air hygiene

livingroom with armchairs, dining table, carpet, lamps, pictures and potted plants

… air hygiene The indoor air quality influences our health. Source: Bernd Kreuscher / UBA People in developed countries spend the majority of their lives indoors, on … Limits for Acidification and Nutrient Nitrogen Creation of a harmonized land cover map as an example for the entire region of the Geneva Air Pollution Convention …

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

… Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). Summary "Environmental justice in urban areas - Development of practically … and ensuring socio-spatially just access to environmental resources. In a BMUB / UBA- funded project on “Environmental justice in urban areas”, which ran from … Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). Summary "Environmental justice in urban areas - Development of practically …

Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

Nanomaterial

white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

… also in the case of nanomaterials. Activities of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) The UBA initiates research projects and expert reports, for example on toxicokinetics of … Safety and Health (BAuA), the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the UBA drew up a joint research strategy entitled "Nanotechnology: Health and …

Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

Epigenetics and Environmental Influences

… Epigenetic changes may also multiply over time and, in concert, trigger diseases. UBA’s objectives Research on epigenetic mechanisms is still in its infancy. The … Epigenetic changes may also multiply over time and, in concert, trigger diseases. UBA’s objectives Research on epigenetic mechanisms is still in its infancy. The …

Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 07.01.2020

Legal provisions

… harmful substances may be applicable for a given product. Source: Microsoft Office / UBA Associated content Links German legal texts, online (in German) Online access to …

Article from 12.06.2015 | Last changed: 12.06.2015

Products

… the labyrinth of choices. Ecolabels should provide guidance and orientation. The UBA is committed to promote a wider use of environmentally friendly products and … lifetimes, reusability, and recyclability should be applied across the board. The UBA addresses these issues in various ways using a host of instruments and methods. … the labyrinth of choices. Ecolabels should provide guidance and orientation. The UBA is committed to promote a wider use of environmentally friendly products and …

Article from 14.02.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2022

Economic issues

… dependent than the ecosystem services approach. Following the thematic approach, in UBA 2021 The value of the German marine environment , the value difference between a … treatment methods to remove nitrate from raw water. This is one result of the UBA research project " Quantification of agriculturally induced costs to secure … dependent than the ecosystem services approach. Following the thematic approach, in UBA 2021 The value of the German marine environment , the value difference between a …

Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

Flood prevention

The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

… constant (hatched areas are the same size). Figure according to the Bavarian State Office for the Environment. Source: Matthias Rothe / UBA Excursus: The National Flood Protection Programme (NFPP) As a consequence of the … project shows effectiveness of the nationwide measures planned so far In an UBA research project carried out by the Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG) …

Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

Floods - how they form and how we influence them

… and how we influence them Flooded elbe river near Dessau Source: Jörg Rechenberg / UBA Floods are natural events, they form on a regular basis and are an integral part … (Figure 1). Figure 1: The emergence of surface runoff. Source: Matthias Rothe / UBA How much precipitation percolates and how much runs off on the surface depends … 45.1% of this urbanised surface is sealed, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In terms of total surface area, the share of settlement and transport is …

Article from 22.08.2019 | Last changed: 24.09.2019

Holi – Festival of colours and dust

… throwing of coloured powders especially at hourly countdowns. Holi-Colours For the UBA the several tons of coloured powders (holi colours, micro confetti, gulal … the powder. Similar recommendations have also been issued by the German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL). A nalyses by UBA show that holi powders contain up to 70% of fine dust (particles with a maximum …