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  • Article from 12.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmentally conscious disposal of leftover drugs

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    … after applying nasal drops or sprays should go in the household waste bin. Further information: Pain relief gel – questions and answers Correct disposal of leftover … in water bodies and has been found to cause kidney damage in trout. Further information: Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment … smoking, avoiding alcohol, and keeping up to date with vaccinations. Further information: Environmentally conscious use of medications Checklist: Eco-friendly …

  • Article from 20.01.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environm

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    … negatively affect soil organisms, potentially reducing soil fertility (9). In addition to their direct negative environmental effects, antibiotic substances also … can be absorbed and accumulated by certain plants, including crops (10). In addition to inhibiting plant growth, these residues can also enter the food chain. … negatively affect soil organisms, potentially reducing soil fertility (9). In addition to their direct negative environmental effects, antibiotic substances also …

  • Article from 11.10.2024 | Last changed: 05.02.2025

    EU Regulation concerning fluorinated greenhouse gases

    … on 20 February 2024. The  Regulation entered into force on 11 March 2024. The additional implementation rules issued by the European Commission remain valid until … on 20 February 2024. The  Regulation entered into force on 11 March 2024. The additional implementation rules issued by the European Commission remain valid until …

  • Article from 12.12.2025 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    "The Latest from UBA" Newsletter

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    … "The Latest from UBA" Newsletter Six issues per year with information in compact form – "The Latest from UBA" Newsletter Source: … must not hinder the phase-out of fossil fuels Further topics, among others: - Additional measures needed to achieve climate targets - New Global Framework on …

  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example ‘coastal and marine protection’

    … As air temperature rises, sea temperature rises too. Approximately 90 % of the additional heat quantity induced by climate change is absorbed by the oceans. As a … processes – so far inadequately understood – in the Antarctic might contribute an additional metre to the increase in sea levels.   Impact: KM-I-3 Height of storm …

  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example ‘water balance and water management’

    … transparent decision-making regarding the prioritisation of water abstraction. In addition, many Länder are currently developing strategies on how to deal with … transparent decision-making regarding the prioritisation of water abstraction. In addition, many Länder are currently developing strategies on how to deal with …

  • Article from 26.11.2018 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Leaching tests for emissions from building products

    … here a need for further research and action. Emission and transfer functions In addition to the material properties of building products themselves, leaching is … under development. UBA sees here a need for further research and action. … In addition to the material properties of building products themselves, leaching is …

  • Article from 24.04.2014 | Last changed: 24.04.2014

    Emissions behaviour of wood and wood-based materials

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    … of unsaturated aldehydes were the most prominent factor in this context. In addition to quantitative emissions testing, experiments were conducted to test odour … impression. Test persons reported unpleasant odours in most of the samples. In addition to the boards available on the retail market, BAM also tested boards made … of unsaturated aldehydes were the most prominent factor in this context. In addition to quantitative emissions testing, experiments were conducted to test odour …

  • Article from 06.11.2015 | Last changed: 06.11.2015

    Chemical research at UBA

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    … invertebrates and rodents as stipulated in§ 18 Infection Protection Act (IfSG). In addition, pharmaceutical drugs against ectoparasites (e.g. lice) for the use on … or which are used in laboratory or technical tests. External research In addition to doing its own experiments, the Chemical Safety Division also commissions … invertebrates and rodents as stipulated in§ 18 Infection Protection Act (IfSG). In addition, pharmaceutical drugs against ectoparasites (e.g. lice) for the use on …

  • Article from 09.04.2020 | Last changed: 27.06.2024

    Risks and opportunities in responding to the coronavirus crisis

    … the discussions on sustainability will change due to the coronavirus crisis. An additional focus will be made on the resilience, i.e. the durability and robustness … healthcare and educational systems. The coronavirus crisis will also give additional credence to lifestyles that support sustainability in the areas of … the discussions on sustainability will change due to the coronavirus crisis. An additional focus will be made on the resilience, i.e. the durability and robustness …

  • Article from 11.09.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    Navigating abrupt system changes

    … global trade networks, financial systems, or patterns of human mobility is high. In addition, global crises of varying natures are likely to become more frequent in the … global trade networks, financial systems, or patterns of human mobility is high. In addition, global crises of varying natures are likely to become more frequent in the …

  • Article from 20.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    The Coronavirus Crisis as a Social and Scientific Challenge

    … crises. In this respect, an overlooked problem of recent crises is that, in addition to the increasing mobility of people, the general loss of resilience of … crises. In this respect, an overlooked problem of recent crises is that, in addition to the increasing mobility of people, the general loss of resilience of …