Skip to main content Skip to main menu Skip to footer

Search

Help

637 - 648 of 691
  • Article from 30.04.2024 | Last changed: 13.06.2024

    REACH for Consumers

    … app Scan4Chem this is very easy to do. Simply scan the barcode of the article and automatically send an inquiry to the responsible producer or importer. This … consumed, fewer chemicals entered into the environment and the food chain, and less waste incurred.  Extend the lifetime of products, e.g. by mending them instead of …

  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 07.12.2023

    Plant safety

    … Plant safety Plant safety and industrial-accident prevention measures aim first and foremost to prevent accidents at plants where hazardous substances are used – and in the event of an accident, minimize the consequent health and environmental …

  • Article from 22.08.2019 | Last changed: 24.09.2019

    Emissions from wood and coal burning stoves in residential areas

    different houses, covered with snow, with smoking chimneys

    Emissions from wood and coal burning stoves in residential areas Especially in the winter time the air … as well as plywood, chipboard or fiberboards. Also paper, cardboard, combustible waste and garbage must not be burnt . Use a wood moisture measuring instrument, they …

  • Article from 14.08.2017 | Last changed: 14.08.2017

    Environmental pollution and diseases of the elderly

    old woman

    Environmental pollution and diseases of the elderly Older people's health can also … Not only children can react particularly sensitive but also the health of adults and particularly the elderly is determined by environmental influences. Therefore, … A Case-Control study. Environmental Health Perspectives 24, 3 (2016) 351-356. … Environmental pollution and diseases of the elderly

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Ozone

    … Ozone Ozone is a colourless and toxic gas, and one of the most important trace gases in the atmosphere. The natural ozone layer … Satellite-based Emission Verification Evaluation of Information Systems Relevant to Climate Change and Health - Vol. 1 Tags air pollutant ground level ozone … Ozone is …

  • Article from 21.05.2025 | Last changed: 21.05.2025

    UMID: Environment and Human Health – Information Service

    Nori-Algenflakes auf einem weißen Teller

    UMID: Environment and Human Health – Information Service In the context of climate change, alternative protein sources are becoming increasingly important. … using the example of skin lightening creams +++ FURTHER ARTICLES: Potential of wasterwater monitoring beyond SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance | Allergies – An …

  • Article from 26.07.2022 | Last changed: 26.07.2022

    German Environmental Survey 2003-2006 for Children, GerES IV

    6 Children

    … 2001-2002. GerES IV is performed in cooperation with the Health Survey for Children and Adolescents ( KiGGS ) which is conducted by the Robert Koch-Institute . Using … data of both surveys it will be possible to evaluate relations between environment and health such as: Occurrence of mould spores, house dust mites or pet allergens in … within the framework of the EHBMI (European Human Biomonitoring Initiative, HBM4EU) Climate change and health: Tips on coping with hot weather and heat waves UMID …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    German Environmental Survey 1985-1986, GerES I

    pedestrians in a city

    … Percent) representative of the German population with regard to community size, age and gender. Samples and parameters Human biomonitoring Whole blood cadmium, copper, lead, mercury … magnesium, phosphorus, strontium, zinc Domestic environment Tap water ("first draw" and "flush" sample) barium, boron, cadmium, calcium, copper, iron, lead, magnesium, …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    German Environmental Survey 1997-1999, GerES III

    Pedestrians on a pavement

    … percent) representative of the German population with regard to community size, age and gender. Metals in blood and urine Exposure to heavy metals and arsenic of the general population has reached a low level but should still be …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Nanomaterial

    white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

    … Nanomaterial Nanoparticles can spread in the air across borders and also adhere to aerosols. Source: picsfive / Fotolia.com last update on … 07.11.2017 Little is known about the risks Nanotechnology deals with the production and application of processes and nanomaterials composed of structurally definable … in various fields of application Use of nanomaterials and nanoscale products for wastewater treatment Use of Nanomaterials in Energy Storage Use of nanomaterials in …

  • Article from 12.06.2015 | Last changed: 12.06.2015

    Products

    Shopping Mall

    … amongst the labyrinth of choices. Ecolabels should provide guidance and orientation. The UBA is committed to promote a wider use of environmentally … the coming years will, through marketing restrictions, force manufacturers to use climate friendly substitutes for certain F-gases. Associated content Links Eco-label …

  • Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Flood prevention

    The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

    … Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve Source: Biosphärenreservat Flusslandschaft Elbe – Brandenburg; © Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 … wetlands and moors. The measures also address important goals of water, nature and climate protection as well as climate adaptation, as they reduce soil erosion, …