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  • Article from 11.09.2017 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

    Publications

    … M. (2011): Effect of bed surface roughness on longitudinal dispersion in artificial open channels. Hydrological Processes, 25 (25), 4064-4072. Müller, R., Berghahn, R., … O., Pluta, H.-J., Rüter, M., Winkler R. (1999): On the suitability of polyester as building material for artificial stream mesocosms. - Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 43, … Cov-19 Face Masks in an Artificial Wave Mesocosm System. SETAC Europe Glasgow, Irland, 2023. Arts, G., Antony, M., Scholz, U., Schmiediche, R., Contardo Jara, V., …

  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 07.12.2023

    Plant safety

    document and analyze industrial accidents in Germany and elsewhere with the goal of avoiding future accidents or at least keeping them to a minimum. German, European … that pipelines must meet in terms of construction, quality and operation. It is essential that they also conform with the state of the art. The UBA and official …

  • Article from 17.11.2020 | Last changed: 17.11.2020

    Environmental awareness in Germany

    People walking in a park.

    … Environmental awareness in Germany For most people, an intact environment is an essential part of a good life. Source: LauraTara / pixabay.com last update on … percent of the respondents in 2019 were of the view that the German government was doing enough for environmental protection and climate action. 11 percent thought that the industrial sector was doing enough, and 27 percent of the respondents were of the opinion that citizens …

  • Article from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 26.03.2024

    Air Quality Control in Europe

    … elsewhere, this flexible modelling procedure produces realistic results even when buildings and uneven terrain influence flue gas dispersion. A computer programme … Critical Limits for Acidification and Nutrient Nitrogen Creation of a harmonized land cover map as an example for the entire region of the Geneva Air Pollution …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Ozone

    … and volatile organic compounds. High ozone concentrations can reduce pulmonary function and result in lung diseases. Plants suffer leaf damage, and long term … and volatile organic compounds. High ozone concentrations can reduce pulmonary function and result in lung diseases. Plants suffer leaf damage, and long term …

  • Article from 21.05.2025 | Last changed: 21.05.2025

    UMID: Environment and Human Health – Information Service

    Nori-Algenflakes auf einem weißen Teller

    … March 2025 MAIN TOPIC Alternative protein sources for food and feed production Does climate awareness play a role in individual meat consumption? Results of a … access: Information Platform of chemical monitoring data across Europe IPCheM | Avoid UV induced diseases – strengthen the structural prevention measures | »Bericht … for all: Jointly developing existing urban neighbourhoods | Healthy urban open spaces? Contributions of urban green and blue spaces to healthy urban …

  • Article from 21.01.2021 | Last changed: 22.01.2021

    Precautionary principle

    … principle therefore leads us to act in good time and with foresight in order to avoid environmental pollution. The two dimensions of the precautionary principle are … outset. Taking care of resources means handling natural resources such as water, soil and air with a view to their long-term conservation in the interest of future … European Commission stressed the importance of the precautionary principle as an essential element of EU policy on risk prevention. At the international level, …

  • Article from 27.03.2015 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    Research project “Environmental justice in urban areas”

    Urban neighbourhoods need areas for sports, play, leisure and recreation

    … supported by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building  and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). … is provided for orientation. Formulation of objectives and measures: It is essential to determine the area-related need for action. Links, e.g. for inclusion …

  • Article from 14.02.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2022

    Economic issues

    … Water is a vital resource. As an elementary basis of life, water is initially open to all types of use and no one should be excluded from access to the medium of … of water and the creation of access to water for every citizen is therefore an essential task of the state as a component of services of general interest. The … defended and treated accordingly." (First Recital of the European WFD). The WFD, adopted in December 2000, takes an integrative holistic approach. It combines …

  • Article from 02.02.2022 | Last changed: 25.07.2025

    Maritime shipping

    Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg

    … place and alight. As a result, the viscous oil adheres to the birds’ feathers, destroys the thermal insulation and, in part, their buoyancy, and is ingested when … capacity of seawater, the sulphur compounds are absorbed. Wet EGCS are divided in open (OL) and closed loop (CL) EGCS, depending on the mode of operation. In OL … of naval vessels (IMO Resolution A.468(XII)). Since 1 July 2014, almost all ship newbuildings have also been subject to a mandatory noise regulation system on board …

  • Article from 11.03.2025 | Last changed: 31.07.2025

    Protecting the seas and oceans: how can it be done?

    On the picure you see the sunset about the sea

    Protecting the seas and oceans: how can it be done? View of the wide open sea Source: FG II 2.3 / UBA The German Environment Agency is committed to … of the seas and coasts also has a negative impact on their productivity and other functions that are important for humanity. Intact marine and coastal ecosystems can … Activities on Litter in Groundwater, Rivers, Lakes, Transitional Waters and Soil Vorgehen bei der Untersuchung und Bergung der gefährlichen oder …