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  • Article from 08.01.2018 | Last changed: 10.01.2018

    Fish Embryo Acute Toxicity (FET) test: workshop report available

    Fischembryo

    … Products- and Classifcation and Packaging Regulation and explore how it might be used as part of weight of evidence approaches for acute fish toxicity. last update … was published on ECHA’s website as ‘Analysis of the relevance and adequateness of using Fish Embryo Acute Toxicity test (FET) Test Guideline (OECD TG 236) to fulfil …

  • Article from 08.05.2023 | Last changed: 08.05.2023

    HBM4EU: European Human Biomonitoring Initiative

    Blutabnahme mit einer Spritze

    … on the safe management of chemicals and thus protect human health in Europe. HBM4EU used Human Biomonitoring (HBM) to assess human exposure to chemicals in Europe, to … Iceland, Israel, United Kingdom, Northern Macedonia, and Switzerland. HBM4EU focused on the development of a pan-European network. Empirical data and results of the … to chemicals of emerging concern, and 4) creation of an MS/MS spectral reference library to increase the confidence level in the identity of the detected exposure …

  • Article from 03.11.2017 | Last changed: 21.03.2019

    Ten country reports on ambitious climate policy

    … Ten country reports on ambitious climate policy The sum of greenhouse gas emission reductions from Parties to the UNFCCC is not enough to limit the … to the right. Results The studies of the ten countries examine emissions and energy use, current climate mitigation actions (in particular, the Nationally Determined … to actions Emerging economies - potentials, pledges and fair shares of greenhouse gas reduction Quantifying emission reduction contributions by emerging economies …

  • Article from 04.02.2020 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Bio-based and biodegradable plastics

    an einer Eisenstange über einem gepflasterten Platz oder Fußweg hängen durchsichtige Plastiktüten mit Äpfeln

    … land is limited worldwide, there can be competition for alternative land uses, especially with food production, nature conservation or the use of biomass for … energy. The situation is different when residues, for example from agriculture, are used for the production of bio-based plastics. The use of residues is usually …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Antarctica from a bird’s eye view

    View from aircraft to Königin-Maud-Land in Alaska.

    … Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Monitoring penguin colonies in the Antarctic using remote sensing data Tags Antarctica … The sight of Antarctica’s ice masses is …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Yachting in Antarctica

    a private yacht in the Antarctic

    … West Antarctic Peninsula. The United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust operates a museum and a small post office and souvenir shop. 32 different yachts landed in its … Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Monitoring penguin colonies in the Antarctic using remote sensing data Tags Antarctica … Yachting expeditions to the Antarctic … West Antarctic Peninsula. The United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust operates a museum and a small post office and souvenir shop. 32 different yachts landed in its …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Travelling by cruise ship to Antarctica

    The majority of visitors to the Antarctic come by ship.

    … exist for any of these activities, and improper behaviour by visitors could cause great harm to the sensitive ecosystem in the Antarctic. Guided tours with … Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Monitoring penguin colonies in the Antarctic using remote sensing data Tags Antarctica … There are no hotels, restaurants or … exist for any of these activities, and improper behaviour by visitors could cause great harm to the sensitive ecosystem in the Antarctic. Guided tours with …

  • Article from 15.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Responsible use of chemicals and household products

    Stone beach with algae depicted

    Responsible use of chemicals and household products Environmentally conscious cleaning also keeps the oceans clean … You can find environmental tips for the household here (in German only). … Responsible use of chemicals and household products

  • Article from 14.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Overfishing

    The picture shows different fishing nets.

    … such as marine mammals, seabirds and sea turtles often die due to bycatch. The use of bottom trawls destroys the sensitive seabed and jeopardises biodiversity. … such as marine mammals, seabirds and sea turtles often die due to bycatch. The use of bottom trawls destroys the sensitive seabed and jeopardises biodiversity. …

  • Article from 23.05.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Noise in the sea

    2 Whales in the water

    … can be taken to ease the problem. Noise pollution can also be avoided or reduced by using suitable technology. Quieter ship engines and propellers are currently being … pile-driving noise are being deployed. In recreational boating, the constant use of echo sounders should be scrutinised and the possibility of selective use should be examined. In addition, good maintenance of boat propellers is crucial …

  • Article from 14.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Marine litter in the sea

    2 Fish sweep the garbage from the seabed

    … Marine litter in the sea Clean oceans are important for everyone: use reusable products! Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 14.08.2025 The … as they leak into the environment, release harmful chemicals and emit greenhouse gases. Marine litter consists mainly of plastics and poses a serious threat to … including microplastics (plastic particles smaller than five millimetres), can cause lasting damage to marine life, including death. During decomposition, plastics …

  • Article from 13.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Excessive nutrient concentrations in the sea

    2 sea creatures toast each other underwater with beer

    … nutrient concentrations in the sea Mountains of foam on the beach have various causes. What do we have to do with it? Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on … Nitrogen from wastewater and nitrous oxide from livestock farming and fertilisers used in agriculture enter water systems and make their way to the sea. Municipal …