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  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Nitrogen dioxide

    … of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide are combustion processes in the industrial and energy production sectors, and road transport. Nitrogen dioxide affects the respiratory mucous membrane and … nitrogen oxides are responsible for summertime ozone production. Furthermore they contribute to the over-fertilisation and acidification of soils and water …

  • Article from 20.10.2017 | Last changed: 15.01.2019

    WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Drinking-water Hygiene

    flag of the World Health Organization

    … Research on Drinking-water Hygiene All over the world, national public authorities and research institutes support the work of the WHO. Source: cuneyt / Fotolia.com All over the world, national public authorities and research institutes support the work of the World Health Organization (WHO). The … e.g. public authorities or research institutes that support the WHO with expertise and staff in the implementation of  their programmes and tasks. On the other hand, …

  • Landing page from 05.12.2025

    Climate Impacts Germany

    … the consequences. However, these have very different effects in the various regions and sectors. You can access further information on the climate impacts in the … on this. Climate Impacts Areas of action Transport Tourism Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning Soils Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection Industry and Commerce Building Industry Civil Protection …

  • Landing page from 22.10.2025

    Regional and sectoral adaptation

    Regional and sectoral adaptation Climate change has different implications for different sectors and regions. Therefore, specific local and regional adaptation measures should be … action of the German Adaptation Strategy (DAS) using the search function below. … Regional and sectoral adaptation

  • Article from 08.08.2022 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Soil loss – any soil crumb counts

    Photo of an extreme form of erosion.

    … hit uncovered soil, soil material can be transported downslope or through the open landscape. Soil erodes and will be deposited elsewhere. The result is the degradation of fertile soil, … speeds are decisive. This development emphasizes the need to protect our soils even more strongly in the future from soil losses and the associated degradation. Due to …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Sulphur dioxide

    … a pungent smell. It is produced from combustion of fossil fuels, for example coal and oil. last update on 25.05.2021 Human health and the environment are negatively influenced by high sulphur dioxide … power plants concentrated in a small area led to dramatic air pollution. Furthermore, "acid rain" also damages buildings and materials. In the atmosphere, sulphur …

  • Article from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 30.11.2020

    Air pollutants at a glance

    Smog in an urban area - Trier

    … Many components of the air are, above a certain concentration, a threat to humans and animals and affect plants, water bodies, soils and even buildings and materials. last update … atmosphere over hundreds of kilometers, some even around the globe. You can find more information on sources and harmful effects of selected air pollutants in …

  • Article from 05.03.2021 | Last changed: 08.03.2021

    Resource conservation and environmental policy

    shiny metal waste

    Resource conservation and environmental policy Metal is a resource that is much in demand worldwide … population of nine billion, the ecosphere will be overtaxed far beyond its limits. Moreover, in light of Germany’s dependence on certain imported raw materials and

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 24.10.2022

    Resource conservation law

    aufgestapelte, gefällte Bäume

    … right to be protected Source: Alberto Masnovo / Fotolia.com Despite the growing demand for natural resources and the environmental problems entailed by this demand, in Germany there are as yet no laws on the books that adequately address this issue. Resource conservation law should take into … and in its implementation can help ensure that resources and raw materials are used more efficiently. A position paper titled “Umweltverträgliche Nutzung des …

  • Article from 01.08.2019 | Last changed: 02.08.2019

    Resource use and its consequences

    construction of a pipeline

    Resource use and its consequences Resource use can destroy landscape, like here the constructionthe of a pipe line Source: ReinhardT / … environmental effects across the entire lifecycle of each and every product. Moreover, growing resource scarcity and fluctuating raw materials prices are …

  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers

    Käse, aus Plastikfolie ausgewickelt

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers Food is often wrapped in plastic films. Source: Ars … produces about one million tonnes of phthalates in Western Europe every year. More than 90% go into the production of soft PVC. They are used, for example, in …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Permitting procedure in Germany

    … impacts on the Antarctic continent, all planned activities are subject to a review and assessment. last update on 27.01.2016 Article 3 AIEP designates the Federal … to suspect less than a minor or transitory impact, minor or transitory impact, or more than a minor or transitory impact  on the assets to be protected in the … I If UBA determines that the planned activity is likely to cause "less than a minor and transitory impact" on assets to be protected, it usually issues a permit within …