Publications

This report illustrates the results of two research projects of the German Federal Environmental Agency that ran parallel: - FKZ 204 24 218: Model-based quantification and internet-based visualisation of emissions into Germany’s rivers („Prioritary substances“) - FKZ 205 24 204: Development of a management tool on emissions into surface waters within the framework of the international reporting

There is no doubt that climate gas emissions must be drastically reduced and this applies to traffic in urban areas as well. The good news is that it could also provide an opportunity to enhance quality of life in towns and cities. The result could be a lively town, a pleasant atmosphere, fewer traffic jams, less noise and  more space for cyclists and pedestrians.

Expectations set upon the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Copenhagen were extremely high. This was because the COP 13 in Bali had set the COP 15 as the deadline for achieving a legally binding agreement to replace or extend the Kyoto Protocol.

Global carbon dioxide emissions need to be reduced by at least 50 to 85 % in 2050 com-pared to 2000 levels to limit global surface temperature increase to 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels (IPCC 2007).

This technical protocol describes a laboratory test method to evaluate the transformation of chemicals in liquid bovine and pig manures under anaerobic conditions and is primarily designed for veterinary medicinal products (VMP) and biocides.

Within the current authorization procedure "TNsG for data requirements for active substances and biocidal products (2000)", biocides applied for disinfection purposes or insect control in animal houses are to be studied on ultimate biodegradability underanaerobic conditions.

Bisphenol A is found in many everyday products. The largest portion of manufactured bisphenol A is converted into stable plastics (polycarbonate and epoxy resins). Under certain conditions, the chemical can be released from consumer products – from can coatings, for instance – and enter the human body by way of food or through the skin, from thermal paper for example.

According to the IPCC fourth assessment report (2007), global carbon dioxide emis-sions need to be reduced by at least 50 to 85% in 2050 compared to 2000 levels if the increase in global surface temperature is to be limited to 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels.

The project’s main event was a training session on the evaluation of safety reports.

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

The aim of the Water Framework Directive is to promote good water quality in all European water bodies by managing water bodies, i.e. lakes, rivers, groundwater bodies, transitional waters and coastal waters. Water body management poses a major challenge indensely populated countries such as Germany.

Our way of constructing our buildings, our life-style, our housing patterns, as well as our mobility habits, increasingly place stress on the environment and endanger the basis of existence of many living creatures on this planet. Mankind can carry on ignoring the limits of tolerance of their natural environment.