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  • Press release 23/2025 from 06.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Climate change impacts mental health

    Grafik mit drei diskutierenden Personen auf Stühlen

    … for people and the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For example, extreme weather events can trigger post-traumatic stress … for people and the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For example, extreme weather events can trigger post-traumatic stress …

  • News from 20.07.2021 | Last changed: 05.08.2021

    SustainFashion - Sustainability information all about textiles

    in einem Geschäft hängen viele weiße T-Shirts auf Bügeln an einer Stange

    … Different aspects of the sector are highlighted, such as environmental pollution or human rights, and allows people to speak who share their visions for more … offered on regulations, labels and standards, new and known materials, gender and human rights, circular economy, chemicals and environmental issues. Stakeholders …

  • News from 29.12.2016 | Last changed: 20.01.2017

    Chemical law: REACH could increase safety of imported articles

    Two women lying on a mat at a sports centre with gymnastic balls and barbells

    … sports gear and toys in the REACH Regulation, to aim at a better protection of humans and the environment against Substances of Very High Concern in articles. An … sports gear and toys in the REACH Regulation, to aim at a better protection of humans and the environment against Substances of Very High Concern in articles. An …

  • News from 04.04.2025 | Last changed: 04.04.2025

    More cooperation required to tackle PFAS pollution in soil

    Wildschein im Wald

    … and 200 more joined via live stream to discuss the risks, in particular for human health. More international cooperation is needed to tackle this problem … (PFAS) find their way into drinking water and food via soils and thus into the human body. Case studies from Germany, Denmark, France, Switzerland and Sweden …

  • Press release 15/2024 from 28.03.2024 | Last changed: 08.04.2024

    Blue Angel for wood-burning stoves: Dust precipitators can reduce ultrafine particles by 97 percent

    Holzscheite glühen im Feuer

    … ultrafine particles Fine dust particles from wood burning has dire consequences for human health Source: focus finder / Fotolia.com Wood-burning stoves have been … of warmth. However, stove exhaust gases have a negative impact on air quality and human health. Burning wood produces harmful pollutants such as fine dust, soot, PAHs …

  • Press release 47/2019 from 27.11.2019 | Last changed: 17.12.2019

    A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet

    Foto der Ausstellung in Osnabrück

    … and the planet UBA and DBU open exhibition on interactions between environment and human health Exhibition "Planet Health" Source: Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt … for loan. Press release No. 47/2019 | 27.11.2019 Climate change influencing human health DBU's Secretary General Alexander Bonde addressed the links between …

  • Press release 28/2017 from 23.08.2017 | Last changed: 28.08.2017

    Diesel cars: Software updates are not enough for clean air

    Eine Abgasanlage, aus der Abgase entweichen.

    … mean value of 40 micrograms/cubic metre which is valid in the EU to safeguard human health. These are the results of model calculations by the Federal Environment … mean value of 40 micrograms/cubic metre which is valid in the EU to safeguard human health. These are the results of model calculations by the Federal Environment …

  • Press release 45/2018 from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 20.12.2018

    “To-go coffee" with the Blue Angel

    zwei „Coffee to go“-Becher auf einem Tisch, daneben zwei Papiertütchen mit Zucker

    … cups and lids must avoid the use of materials which may cause pollution or harm human health. The cups must also withstand a minimum of 500 rinsing cycles and be … cups and lids must avoid the use of materials which may cause pollution or harm human health. The cups must also withstand a minimum of 500 rinsing cycles and be …

  • Press release 24/2015 from 24.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Allergy alert: Action day to fight ragweed

    ragweed plant

    … by 2050 than at present. Ragweed pollen can trigger severe allergic reactions in humans in even the smallest of concentrations. Ragweed Day on 27 June 2015 will … by 2050 than at present. Ragweed pollen can trigger severe allergic reactions in humans in even the smallest of concentrations. Ragweed Day on 27 June 2015 will …

  • Press release 26/2016 from 04.08.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Higher income earners usually have higher climate-impact lifestyles

    photo of money

    … conscious behaviour. But it is precisely these 'big points' which have the biggest human carbon footprint. The purchase of organic foods or a high level of waste … conscious behaviour. But it is precisely these 'big points' which have the biggest human carbon footprint. The purchase of organic foods or a high level of waste …