… into rivers, seas and groundwater, and ultimately accumulate in the bodies of humans and animals. The Federal Environment Agency tested 15 weatherproof functional …

… are used, and how these substances interact (separately and together) with humans and the environment. Recent scientific findings suggest that the mass of …

… strong soil. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt 04.12.2014 Nearly every single human activity has an ecological impact on the complex soil system. Agricultural …

… dioxide and particulates in particular still had an impact on air quality and on human health in Germany in 2013, say preliminary measurements from the Länder and … dioxide and particulates in particular still had an impact on air quality and on human health in Germany in 2013, say preliminary measurements from the Länder and …

… not yet sufficient to ensure that the EU limit value for NO2 for the protection of human health is really complied with throughout Germany. The solution lies in … twice as many as in the previous year. The limit value set for the protection of human health should already have been complied with since 2010. Overall, NO2 …

… in the supply of antibiotics UBA recommends the introduction of a threshold for human and veterinary antibiotics in groundwater. Source: CC Vision Increasing … resistance, in addition to the risk posed by the massive use of antibiotics in human and veterinary medicine,” explains Dr Malgorzata Debiak, Head of the …

… High concentrations of ozone can cause inflammations of the respiratory tract in humans, coughing, impaired lung function, and considerable breathing difficulties. … It has been proven that inhaled particulate matter causes damage to health in humans, with effects ranging from irritation of the mucous membranes and local …

… welcomes stricter rules for drinking water safety Clean drinking water is a basic human right Source: Aramanda / Fotolia.com The amendment to the Drinking Water … break down only with difficulty, accumulate in the environment and in the bodies of humans and animals, and can cause damage to health. Together with other European …

… average, with serious consequences for the flora and the living environment of humans and animals. Therefore, this region is regarded as an early-warning system …

… detected across the globe in water bodies, air and soil. They can also occur in human blood serum and have an impact on health. The options for avoiding PFAS are … out a detailed investigation of the PFAS, their use and the risks they pose to human health and the environment. In the context of this investigation, two public …

… One reason for this is that plants such as wheat and soya can be used directly for human nutrition. If plants are first used as animal feed, significantly more plant … more arable land, water and energy, before the calories are consumed by humans. Example: the production of one kilogram of soya-based meat substitute emits …

… damage. Buildings and infrastructures can be destroyed, and in extreme situations human lives are also at risk. Pollutants such as fertilisers and pesticides or … body, but also on biodiversity and usability. Some blue-green algae are toxic to humans and animals in high concentrations. Indicators from the monitoring on the …