Umweltbundesamt
The averaged index of air pollutants fell by 37,0 % between 2005 and 2023.The obligations of the Gothenburg Protocol and the NEC Directive for 2020 were achieved.The challenge to meet the reduction commitments of the European NEC Directive for 2030 differ from substance to substance.Nitrogen oxide emissions need to be reduced significantly to achieve the 2030 goal.For sulphur dioxide, ammonia and... read more
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a frequent lung disorder of increasing worldwide importance. It is characterized by a continual deterioration of the pulmonary function. Air pollutants might play a role in the development and course of the disease. read more
The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.
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