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  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … nitrogen can pollute water and land ecosystems and adversely affect the climate, air quality, and biodiversity. last update on 27.08.2025 Introduction Nitrogen (N) … is fundamental for all living organisms. Nitrogen compounds pass through the soil, air, and water. However, human-induced overload and disruption of the natural … up by the plants, it can be carried into groundwater and surface water or into the air. There, it endangers groundwater as nitrate and contributes to the over-supply …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … as microbes) that can be hazardous to persons living near such point sources. Waste-air cleaning systems, which reduce pigsty and cattle barn emissions, are used by more than 1,000 German farms (mainly pig farms). Waste air cleaning systems combined with subfloor suction systems are currently being …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … for heavy metals as a basis for the calculation of Critical Loads in the Geneva Air Convention Tags compost heavy metal pollutant sewage sludge Sewage Sludge …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … quality if these substances are released into the environment in excessive amounts. Air quality can be impaired by ammonia emissions generated during manure management (from livestock …

  • Article from 29.01.2019 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ecological impact of farming

    Tractor with tow tube

    … have impacted the environment and its various compartments, namely soil, water, air and the biosphere. Interactions between these compartments engender conflicting … harvesting, as well as fertilizers and pesticides, have an impact on soil, water, air and on the plants and animals that inhabit farm areas (general biodiversity). … have impacted the environment and its various compartments, namely soil, water, air and the biosphere. Interactions between these compartments engender conflicting …

  • Article from 21.08.2022 | Last changed: 16.08.2023

    Reference Values for Assessing Micropollutants in Water Bodies

    … and indicates the total amount that can be ingested daily over a lifetime in air, food or drinking water without posing a health risk. The ADI is based on the … and indicates the total amount that can be ingested daily over a lifetime in air, food or drinking water without posing a health risk. The ADI is based on the …

  • Article from 28.11.2024 | Last changed: 28.11.2024

    Commercial Refrigeration

    refrigeration unit

    … can apply to BAFA for funding for energy-efficient stationary refrigeration and air conditioning systems using natural refrigerants. Climate-friendly cooling … propane is also increasingly being used in indirect systems with chillers, e.g. for air conditioning and refrigeration in hotels or butcher's shops. All refrigeration … for funding for newly constructed or newly installed stationary refrigeration and air conditioning systems that are operated with non-halogenated refrigerants via the …

  • Article from 25.03.2024 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    TFA as degradation product of fluorinated greenhouse gases

    A hand holding a glas of water

    … in the atmosphere from production, use and after use phase of refrigeration and air conditioning systems (RAC), foams, and from other applications including … the use of natural refrigerants - such as hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, ammonia, air or water - can effectively reduce the input of fluorinated or other halogenated … (2021) Article: TFA in precipitation (2020) More links to articles about TFA in air and water UBA webpage: persistent fluorinated chemicals Publications …

  • Article from 19.03.2024 | Last changed: 19.03.2024

    Climate protection and energy policy in Germany

    transformer station

    … in AI-driven data center growth? Annoyance and sleep disturbance due to noise from air-source heat pumps and air conditioners Support to the technical and political phase of the first Global …

  • Article from 23.03.2022 | Last changed: 24.03.2022

    Water Body Type of the Year 2022 "Groundwater"

    Ein Foto in der Blauhöhle. Zu sehen Grundwasser und eine Person in einem Boot.

    … as nitrate into ground and surface waters and as ammonia and nitrous oxide into the air. On average for Germany, this surplus is currently more than 80 kg per hectare … as nitrate into ground and surface waters and as ammonia and nitrous oxide into the air. On average for Germany, this surplus is currently more than 80 kg per hectare …

  • Article from 24.01.2025 | Last changed: 27.01.2025

    The AI Lab at the German Environment Agency

    On a bright background, there are two wind turbines, a solar panel, two people, a globe, plant leaves, and diagrams illustrating the thematic areas of the AI lab.

    … scripts that enable me to better investigate the statistical relationships between air pollutants and meteorological variables. Given the numerous transformation and transport processes between the source of an air pollutant and its impact on people, I am very grateful for the methodological … scripts that enable me to better investigate the statistical relationships between air pollutants and meteorological variables. Given the numerous transformation and …

  • Article from 16.12.2013 | Last changed: 28.10.2024

    Year of Air 2013

    Das Logo zum Jahr der Luft 2013 zeigt eine Pusteblume und den Schriftzug "Jahr der Luft"

    Year of Air 2013 European Union declares 2013 Year of Air Source: Umweltbundesamt This Federal Environment Agency web page offers …