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Workbook for Pupils (Primary Level)

This material was originally published in German and was designed for lessons for 6-12 year old pupils in Germany. It may therefore be necessary in some cases to adapt the worksheets to the situation in the countries where the material is to be used.Please note: The chapter "Warning - Chemicals!" isn´t up to date any more!read more

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teaching material
Number of pages
39
Year of publication
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296
Chemicals, Health

The Fight against Malaria

The imperative of keeping DDT use under control

Background paper by the German Federal Environment Agency

In a press release dated 15 September 2006, the WHO seemed to be indicating a new focus in its strategy on the fight against malaria in respect of the use of DDT. Since the 1970s, which saw the implementation of a ban on the use of DDT as a pesticide in many industrialised nations, including the USA and European states, this agent has continued to be used in many developing countries as a means to...read more

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background paper
Number of pages
11
Year of publication
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164
Climate | Energy, Air

National Inventory Report for the German Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990 - 2007

Submission under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2009

As a Party to the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC), since 1994 Germany has been obliged to prepare, publish and regularly update national emission inventories of greenhouse gases. In February 2005, the Kyoto Protocol entered into force. As a result, for the first time ever the international community of nations is required to implement binding action objectives and instruments f...read more

Series
Climate Change
Number of pages
565
Year of publication
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200
Chemicals

Progress report regarding implementation of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)

The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, adopted a global plan of action – Agenda 21 – to solve mankind's most urgent problems. Safe management of chemicals is sketched out in chapter 19: assessment of chemical risks, harmonization of classification and labeling, exchange of information regarding risks, risk reduction programs, strengthening of...read more

Series
Texte
Number of pages
40
Year of publication
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312
Chemicals

Incorporation of Metal Bioavailability into Regulatory Frameworks

Metals discharged into aquatic systems are mostly adsorbed on suspended particles and finally accumulate in sediments. Since the toxicity of metals have been recognized as important environmental hazard, extensive research was conducted on the dose-effect relationship under different geochemical conditions. In those studies during the 1970s and 1980s, exposure was focused on waterborne metals and...read more

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Texte
Number of pages
49
Year of publication
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94
Climate | Energy, Economy | Consumption

Comparative Assessment of the Climate Relevance of Supermarket Refrigeration Systems and Equipment

After the entering into force of EU regulation (EC) No. 842/2006 and the EU directive 2006/40/EC, refrigeration systems in supermarkets remain the last big subsector and the strongest emission source of fluorinated hydrocarbons (HFC) in Germany. With regard to existing improvement possibilities for components, technologies, and their application, the EU-political process up to now refrained from a...read more

Series
Climate Change
Number of pages
270
Year of publication
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250
Economy | Consumption

Report on the Environmental Economy 2009

Facts and Figures for Germany

The Report on the Environmental Economy, presented here by the Federal Environment Ministry and the Federal Environment Agency, provides an overview of the structure and relevance of the environmental economy and the diverse aspects which characterise the interaction of environment, environmental policy and economy. The report is based on numerous research projects conducted over the past few year...read more

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brochure / flyer
Number of pages
142
Year of publication
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174
Climate | Energy, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Concept for a Future Climate Policy

Plotting a New Course in 2009

The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) presents here a summary of its Ideas on climate policies. We wish to illustrate how we foresee the next steps towards an ambitious set of policies for energy, mitigation of and adaptation to climate change. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Scientific knowl-edge about the impending threats as well as knowledge about possib...read more

Series
Climate Change
Number of pages
98
Year of publication
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238