Publications
Pharmaceuticals in the Environment – Make ideas work
Pharmaceutical substances are biologically highly active chemicals which can unintentionally but regularly be released into the environment. More than 600 different pharmaceuticals can be found worldwide in soils, sediments, surface waters and some of them even in groundwater.
Nanomaterials and other advanced materials: Application safety and environmental compatibility
In a long-term research strategy, the German higher federal authorities responsible for human and environmental safety – the German Environment Agency (UBA), the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA), the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and the National Metrology Institute (PTB) – are accompanying
Guideline on Air Quality Plans
Particulate matter (PM10) is one of the air pollutants, which pose a major risk to public health. This is why EU legislation has set limit values for PM10.
Integration of Power to Gas/ Power to Liquids into the ongoing transformation process
Power to gas (PtG) is a technology for producing hydrogen and methane using electricity, while power to liquids (PtL) is an electricity-based process for the generation of liquid fuels. Jointly with other so-called power-to-x technologies PtG and PtL make it possible to provide renewable energies for all applications.
Restart of the EU sustainability policy in the context of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals at EU level
The German Environment Agency (UBA) is in favour of a revision of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy in order to implement the Sustainable Devel¬opment Goals at European Level. The position paper of the German Environment Agency identifies objectives and required actions for sustainable development in the EU.
Contaminant Input to the local Environment from Buildings and Building Products
The guideline for sustainable building provides an extensive description of environmental protection objectives for sustainable building. In addition to the aforementioned objective it also envisages to minimize i.a. the following environmental effects caused by building:
Analyse und Weiterentwicklung von Klimaschutzmaßnahmen im Seeschiffsverkehr unter Berücksichtigung der aktuellen Entwicklungen auf nationaler und europäischer Ebene
Der jüngste Bericht des Weltklimarats (IPCC) legt nahe, dass im Jahr 2050 die globalen Treibhausgasemissionen um 40% bis 70% unter dem Niveau von 2010 liegen müssen um einen globalen Temperaturanstieg von mehr als 2°C gegenüber dem vorindustriellen Niveau zu verhindern. Laut der 3.
Pharmaceuticals in the environment – the global perspective
Pharmaceuticals are a crucial element of modern medicine and confer significant benefits to society. About 4,000 active pharmaceutical ingredients are being administered worldwide in prescription medicines, over-the-counter therapeutic drugs, and veterinary drugs.
The Environmental Economy in Germany 2015
The environmental economy comprises all companies that supply environmental protection goods and services. The range of products and services covers such varied fields as waste management and recycling, water conservation and wastewater treatment, air quality control, noise abatement, and measurement and control technology.
Checklist System for Safety Reports - Sectoral Checklist
Based on the UNECE Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents and EU Directive 96/82/EC (Seveso II), this sector- and region-specific guideline provides checklists for drawing up and reviewing safety reports.
Sectoral Checklist for preparation and inspection of a safety report
Based on the UNECE Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents and EU Directive 96/82/EC (SEVESO II), this sector- and region-specific guideline provides checklists for drawing up and reviewing safety reports.
Checklist System for Safety Reports
Based on the UNECE Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents and EU Directive 96/82/EC (SEVESO II), this unified guideline system provides important definitions, valuation systems and background information for drawing up and reviewing safety reports.