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  • Article from 19.07.2022 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Digitalization water management

    … water bodies with suitable measures at an early stage. "Sensor web" as a building block for automated data collection, "artificial intelligence" as a method for … water bodies with suitable measures at an early stage. "Sensor web" as a building block for automated data collection, "artificial intelligence" as a method for …

  • Article from 06.10.2023 | Last changed: 06.10.2023

    How to reach UBA

    … of the public are not allowed to drive down this road, which in some cases is blocked by a barrier. It takes about 40 minutes to get from downtown Freiburg to the … of the public are not allowed to drive down this road, which in some cases is blocked by a barrier. It takes about 40 minutes to get from downtown Freiburg to the …

  • Article from 13.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Excessive nutrient concentrations in the sea

    2 sea creatures toast each other underwater with beer

    … which impairs marine ecosystems. As a consequence, algal blooms cloud water bodies, blocking sunlight; oxygen becomes scarce as algae consume most of it; water quality … which impairs marine ecosystems. As a consequence, algal blooms cloud water bodies, blocking sunlight; oxygen becomes scarce as algae consume most of it; water quality …

  • Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    International Chemicals Management

    International chemicals management aims to achieve the sustainable use of chemicals worldwide

    … the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development . Important already existing building blocks and principles for this include: The Strategic Approach to International … the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development . Important already existing building blocks and principles for this include: The Strategic Approach to International …

  • Article from 04.08.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil protection law

    paragraphs

    … to cost containment. Although the EU Parliament has approved the draft proposal, a blocking minority of five Member States – including Germany – has prevented adoption … to cost containment. Although the EU Parliament has approved the draft proposal, a blocking minority of five Member States – including Germany – has prevented adoption …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

    Some labeled brown flasks

    … (material emission). This applies for example to residual solvents and building blocks in plastics (monomers), excipients such as plasticisers, solubilisers, … (material emission). This applies for example to residual solvents and building blocks in plastics (monomers), excipients such as plasticisers, solubilisers, …

  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Endocrine disruptors

    A baby sits among cuddly toys with a ball in its hand.

    … chemicals may play a causative role. Plasticisers such as phthalates, which can block male sex hormones, and basic chemicals for plastics such as bisphenol A, which … chemicals may play a causative role. Plasticisers such as phthalates, which can block male sex hormones, and basic chemicals for plastics such as bisphenol A, which …

  • Article from 18.08.2016 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Reducing pollution through product design

    Makes shopping by bike or on foot fun, and saves resources too: the multifunctional H tour trailer.

    … is Ecodesign?" publication by the German Environment Agency is another building block which supports ecodesign by offering expertise and practical advice. It serves … is Ecodesign?" publication by the German Environment Agency is another building block which supports ecodesign by offering expertise and practical advice. It serves …

  • Article from 01.03.2024 | Last changed: 20.08.2025

    Seas under pressure – Ocean acidification due to CO₂

    The photo shows a view of the surface of the North Sea.

    … to the mineral class of ‘carbonates and nitrates’, is an essential building block for stony coral skeletons, mussel shells, sea urchins and starfish. The … to the mineral class of ‘carbonates and nitrates’, is an essential building block for stony coral skeletons, mussel shells, sea urchins and starfish. The …

  • Article from 19.07.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    The Oder River under stress

    Photo from the river Oder

    … be reviewed and adapted to the water supply. Measures in crisis situations, such as blocking endangered side waters or introducing unpolluted water from reservoirs, can … be reviewed and adapted to the water supply. Measures in crisis situations, such as blocking endangered side waters or introducing unpolluted water from reservoirs, can …