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  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … last update on 25.02.2014 Bodenwelten.de Bodenwelten.de, which is operated by Bundesverband Boden, contains comprehensive and clearly presented information on all … that inhabit the soil, to name just a few examples. A joint initiative of the UBA, Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR) and Landesamt für Bergbau, Energie und Geologie (LBEG), the game …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … availability of this food depends on the availability of uncompromised soils. Around half of Germany’s surface area is used as farmland, i.e. for crop cultivation, … in Germany and elsewhere with crop plant cultivation. Arable land is mainly found in places where the earth is inherently very fertile. Less fertile soils are … in this regard, since the soil is able to perform these herculean tasks to a limited degree only. During the filtering process, pollutants and all chemical …

  • Article from 15.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement

    Lettering 1,5 degrees Celsius

    … The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement Scientists around the world warn of a temperature increase of more than 1.5°C. Source: … temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels” and pursue efforts “to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. [...]”. Over … Agreement at the climate conference in Cancun confirmed the long-term goal of limiting global warming to below 2°C. The 1.5°C goal was demanded by particularly …

  • Article from 19.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Concepts and mitigation strategies

    Photo of an arm with a doctor's coat and gloves holding a globe.

    … that are more degradable in sewage treatment plants and in the environment. Under the concept of "Green Pharmacy," various approaches are being pursued to … dosing of active substances. Closing data gaps In recent years, several EU-funded research programmes have investigated the environmental impacts of … was legally required. For many of these so-called legacy pharmaceuticals, there is limited environmental data, especially regarding their environmental fate and …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental aspects of the authorisation of human medicinal pro

    Das Foto zeigt mehrere Erlenmeyerkolben mit grünlichem Inhalt, die in einer hellerleuchteten Laborumgebung auf einem Tisch aufgereiht sind.

    … human medicinal pro Versuchsaufbau Algentest zur Umweltrisikobewertung von Human- und Tierarzneimitteln Source: MF / Umweltbundesamt The assessment of the … Concentration in surface water (PECsw). The trigger value, known as the "action limit," is 0.01 micrograms per litre. If the calculated PECsw exceeds this limit, a … measures available during the authorisation process for pharmaceuticals are limited. The product information accessible to doctors and pharmacists, Section 5.3 …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances

    Photo of a hand wearing a plastic glove taking a water sample in a glass container from a body of water.

    … of active pharmaceutical ingredients, which are often persistent and can have undesirable effects on animals and plants. Therefore, the environmental discharge of … organisms Pharmaceutical substances containing hormones or hormone-like compounds are also problematic for the environment, as they are designed to intentionally … action plans for various fields of activity. Further information: FAQ: Antibiotika und Antibiotikaresistenzen in der Umwelt (in German) The environment is a reservoir …

  • Article from 17.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Pharmaceutical substances have been detected in the environment in at least 89 countries around the world.

    … substances have been reported in the environment in at least 89 countries around the Source: djahan / Fotolia.com Residues of pharmaceuticals contaminate water … effect in 2017, restricted the quantity and application areas for sewage sludge, limiting its use to arable land. Application on vegetable and fruit cultivation … is primarily because more complex detection methods are required, and thus, only a limited number of substances have been analysed in sewage sludge so far. …

  • Article from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Teaching materials on pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Photo of a packed lecture hall, an infographic on the environmentally friendly disposal of pharmaceutical waste is projected onto a screen.

    … and medical education. However, educators often face the challenge of limited time within tightly structured training and study programmes, making it … & Umweltschut Related contents Informationsmaterialien zu Arzneimitteln und Umwelt Umweltaspekte bei der Verschreibung von Arzneimitteln Umweltaspekte bei Abgabe von Arzneimitteln Tierarzneimittel in der Umwelt: Abbau, Verlagerung und Verbleib Related publications Arbeitsplan zur Verankerung der Thematik …

  • Article from 13.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Dispensing drugs: Environmental aspects

    Photo of a consultation in a pharmacy.

    … Umwelt“) was investigated. However, environmental risk assessments can be found in the professional drug information available through pharmacy software. … Related contents Lehrmaterialien zu Arzneistoffen in der Umwelt Eintrag und Vorkommen von Humanarzneistoffen in der Umwelt Umweltwirkungen von Arzneistoffen … von Arzneimitteln Umweltaspekte bei der Zulassung von Humanarzneimitteln Konzepte und Minderungsstrategien Umweltbewusste Entsorgung von Medikamentenresten …

  • Article from 12.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmentally conscious disposal of leftover drugs

    Photo: Hand throws pills into toilet overlaid with prohibition symbol

    … the painkiller diclofenac, which has been detected in water bodies and has been found to cause kidney damage in trout. Further information: Entry and occurrence of … Eintrag, Vorkommen, Wirkungen von Arzneistoffen in der Umwelt Schmerzgel – Fragen und Antworten Informationsmaterialien zu Arzneimitteln und Umwelt Related publications Faltblatt: Arzneimittel NICHT in die Toilette oder …