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  • News from 27.12.2021 | Last changed: 05.01.2022

    Novel materials should be safe and sustainable

    Nano structures

    … of dangers to humans and the environment that only became known after intensive use. Today's advanced materials are complex and have a wide range of uses. Therefore, it is all the more important to regulate and control the …

  • Press release 19/2011 from 06.04.2011 | Last changed: 16.07.2013

    ”Environment and Health“ - New additions and updates to educational materials

    … Since human activity puts a strain on the environment—through noise, greenhouse gases, pollution of waters- it may trigger unwanted health effects. It is … The workbooks come with tips and background information for teachers on how to use the materials. The field-tested materials for use in science and interdisciplinary lessons are also available as classroom sets. …

  • Press release 35/2010 from 11.06.2010 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    Import of waste requiring authorisation continues at high rate

    … stretch of motorway tunnel near Bregenz, Austria- was incurred and recycled for use in Germany in the recultivation of what were once gravel pits. Transport … as follows: contaminated soil (400,000 t), asbestos contaminated waste (300,000 t), used wood containing hazardous substances (270,000 t), and residue from waste …

  • Press release 34/2010 from 10.06.2010 | Last changed: 16.07.2013

    Fluorinated fire-fighting foams protect - not the environment though

    … of human lives is, of course, highest priority”, said Dr. Klaus Günter Steinhäuser, Head of the Chemical Safety Unit at the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). A … on persistent organic pollutants, aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of. Up to that time PFOS had been the main fluorine ingredient in fire-fighting … extinguishers in stock today. There has been a ban in the EU on the marketing and use of PFOS since 27 June 2008; however, an extension on the use of already produced …

  • Press release 30/2024 from 25.06.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Environmental and nature conservation information at a glance

    umwelt.info logo

    … real conditions for the first time and are looking forward to the feedback from users.” The official launch of umwelt.info is planned for early 2025. Press release … in a test version as a so-called Minimal Viable Product (MVP). This will allow users to provide feedback and participate in the development process. The first … users can use to provide feedback. All feedback will be systematically analysed and used for the further development process until the final completion of the portal, …

  • Cover from 17.06.2025

    Section: Downloads

    … Erst Wischen … dann Waschen! (in German) Infographics: Checklist: Eco-friendly Use of Medications Environmental Checklist for Prescribing and Dispensing … Erst Wischen … dann Waschen! (in German) Infographics: Checklist: Eco-friendly Use of Medications Environmental Checklist for Prescribing and Dispensing …

  • Press release 17/2022 from 22.03.2022 | Last changed: 29.03.2022

    New measures to protect natural groundwater against trace substances

    Ein Reagenzkolben vor grüner Wiese, darin Wasser.

    … must be considered. It is critical that we minimise, replace or avoid the use of substances with problematic environmental properties as early as the production and use of products.” Trace substance inputs into lakes, rivers and ultimately the … into water bodies can be reduced most efficiently if these substances are not used or are used less frequently and less needs to be produced. Measures are …

  • Press release 46/2023 from 20.12.2023 | Last changed: 06.02.2024

    Consumer protection: More transparency in PayPal's terms and conditions

    Ein Vertrag wird zur Unterschrift weitergegeben.

    … incomprehensible to consumers PayPal has agreed to amend the terms and conditions used throughout Europe Source: Antonioguillem / Fotolia.com The European consumer … on behalf of the CPC network. The aim was to achieve a revision of the company's user agreement. As a result of the CPC Network's intervention, PayPal has now agreed …

  • Press release 14/2015 from 31.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    UBA's 2014 emissions data indicates trend reversal in climate protection

    Coal-fired power station Jänschwalde in Germany

    … since 2010 Coal-fired power stations like the one in Jänschwalde emit more greenhouse gases than other stations Source: blumenkind / Fotolia.com Greenhouse gas emission levels in Germany in 2014 were lower than in the previous year for … calculated in terms of CO 2 equivalents for better comparability.

 The data used for the 2014 short-term forecast is derived from a system of model …

  • Press release 09/2021 from 22.03.2021 | Last changed: 22.03.2021

    World Water Day: Reducing chemicals in waters

    Ein Abflussrohr.

    … our waters. The Trace Substance Strategy of the German Federal Government focuses on preventing further inputs of such trace substances to the aquatic … plants where a fourth treatment step aimed at eliminating trace substances might be useful. The pilot phase was supported by ISI Fraunhofer and the team from IKU in …