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  • Article from 29.12.2022 | Last changed: 02.01.2023

    Identifying and managing flood risks

    Comprehensive and river basin-wide management is needed to deal with floods.

    … Identifying and managing flood risks Comprehensive and river basin-wide management is needed to deal with floods. Source: Jörg … und kommunale Daseinsvorsorge.   Wasser und Abfall 23, 13–18 (2021). …   … Identifying and managing flood risks …

  • Article from 06.03.2025 | Last changed: 06.03.2025

    Formaldehyde

    Gronspanplatten gestapelt

    … of formaldehyde in indoor air. Source: Pixelot / Fotolia.com Wood-based materials and consequently also furniture and building products made from them may contain formaldehyde as an adhesive … In addition to the aforementioned effect on the mucous membranes when inhaled, higher concentrations of formaldehyde in indoor air can have an irritating effect on …

  • Article from 23.04.2025 | Last changed: 23.06.2025

    Research and development projects on nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … Research and development projects on nanomaterials Nano structures are more than … / Fotolia.com The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is currently funding and guiding the research and development projects on nanomaterials and other advanced materials …

  • Article from 28.11.2019 | Last changed: 13.02.2020

    Nanotechnology

    Nano structures

    … an human hair Source: eugenesergeev / Fotolia.com Nanotechnology involves research and development, production and processing of structures and materials on a nanometre scale. Nanotechnology deals with the production and …

  • Article from 11.09.2017 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

    Publications

    … Banks, E. W., Posselt, M., Jaeger, A., Portmann, A., Sahm, R., Kusebauch, B., Lewandowski, J., Ward, A. S.: Combined surface-subsurface stream restoration structures … Mohr, S., Sahm, R., Baschien, C.: Laboratory conditions can change the complexity and composition of the natural aquatic mycobiome on Alnus glutionosa leaf litter. … sampling fish assemblages in oxbow lakes of the River Rhine. Fisheries Management and Ecology 29 (6) (2022), 851-857, https://doi.org/10.1111/fme.12587. 2021 Sahm …

  • Article from 15.03.2016 | Last changed: 15.03.2016

    Dioxins

    Dioxin

    … Dioxins The dioxin database includes data analysis, reports and publications on dioxins Source: Umweltbundesamt The term 'dioxin' commonly refers to a group of chlorinated dioxins and furans of similar chemical structure. The group of dioxin compounds consists of … at temperatures of 300 °C and above and is destroyed at temperatures of 900°C and higher. Dioxins can also form as a result of forest fires and volcanic eruptions. …

  • Article from 04.12.2015 | Last changed: 04.12.2015

    Fate-study Irargol

    … Fate-study Irargol last update on 04.12.2015 Behaviour and fate of chemicals in aquatic systems Behaviour and fate of the algicide Irgarol in water and sediment of flowing and stagnant water … (TBT). Irgarol is a photosynthesis inhibitor and is therefore very toxic for higher plants, algae and aufwuchs organisms. Irgarol is also very persistent in …

  • Article from 05.06.2015 | Last changed: 05.06.2015

    Effect study "Irgarol"

    … effect of the anti-fouling agent Irgarol® Irgarol® is in the group of s-triazines and a biocidal agent which is used as an anti-fouling coating for marine vessels to prevent the attachment of algae and organisms on their hulls. Irgarol inhibits photosynthesis and is highly toxic for higher plants, algae and surface growth. The substance has been traced in relevant …

  • Article from 20.01.2012 | Last changed: 22.02.2023

    Technology

    Graph of the individual components of artificial stream and pond system: measuring stage, ponds, platform ponds, channels, work platform Groove, screw pump, control room, online instruments

    … Technology Key elements of artificial stream and pond system Source: Vera Gutofski last update on 20.01.2012 Technical specifications The basic components of the artificial stream and pond system: Work platform Control room Measuring platform Measurement … work (e.g. on online measuring equipment), for manual operation of the screw pumps and for operating the rough and fine dosing systems. The rough dosing systems are …

  • Article from 11.03.2014 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

    Projects

    … experiments with Ozone 2011 ■Studies on distribution, species richness, abundance, and development of invertebrates which have been introduced in artificial stream … emergence from selected surface waters in the vicinity of the artificial pond and stream mesocosm system and different methodical approaches for estimates on the landing potential in the …

  • Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 02.02.2024

    SAICM

    Picture of the UN building with flags in front of it

    … responsible chemicals management worldwide. With its cross-sectoral approach and broad stakeholder involvement, it is unique. However, SAICM's overarching "2020 … releases of chemicals along their entire life cycle cause pollution of air, water and soil. This often leads to adverse effects on human health and the environment. In its 2022 status report, the Lancet Commission on Pollution …

  • Article from 09.03.2012 | Last changed: 02.03.2016

    CLP Regulation

    … CLP Regulation The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) developed at UN level does not take effect … Regulation (EC) no. 1272/2008, referred to as the CLP ( C lassification, L abelling and P ackaging) Regulation, came into force. The coming into force of this … the trans-European introduction of a new system for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. EC Directives 67/548/EEC (Dangerous …