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  • Article from 15.05.2020 | Last changed: 15.05.2020

    Headaches

    A child that holds its head.

    … Children! Indoor air quality after installation of building products in energy-efficient buildings Tags health indoor air child … It is often difficult to find out …

  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … we best ensure that our soils are used judiciously and responsibly as habitats and resources? The UBA contributes to soil stewardship among other things by … we best ensure that our soils are used judiciously and responsibly as habitats and resources? The UBA contributes to soil stewardship among other things by …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … and clay particles. Hence, soils with a high clay particle content filter far more efficiently than do sandy soils. Changes in soil chemistry can potentially mobilize … on local and global levels. Source: FG II 2.7 / Umweltbundesamt Soils cover natural resources The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (Bundesanstalt …

  • Article from 15.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement

    Lettering 1,5 degrees Celsius

    … energies : Investing in solar and wind power to replace fossil fuels. Energy efficiency : Improving energy efficiency in all sectors. Reforestation : Protecting … are currently only available on a small scale. They are extremely expensive, resource-intensive and their potential impact on the environment is not (yet) …

  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil science

    A floor pit with differently coloured layers.

    … aims to preserve the multifarious soil functions that are an invaluable ecological resource. The Soil Protection Act (Gesetz zum Schutz der Böden) brings these … aims to preserve the multifarious soil functions that are an invaluable ecological resource. The Soil Protection Act (Gesetz zum Schutz der Böden) brings these …

  • Article from 04.07.2013 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Site remediation

    … hydrological characteristics; contamination scope and type; relevance of natural resources that were used in particular ways), the BBodSchV law stipulates neither … are available, whose selection depends mainly on the following factors: The resources to be protected Current and future use allowable under planning law The …

  • Article from 09.10.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Geoengineering-Governance

    atmosphere of the Earth

    … of geoengineering methods because all the considered approaches entail potential resource conflicts  and unpredictable global risks. Furthermore, most potential … of geoengineering methods because all the considered approaches entail potential resource conflicts  and unpredictable global risks. Furthermore, most potential …

  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 07.12.2023

    Plant safety

    … 2017 to transpose the new Seveso-III-Directive (2012/18/EU) into German law. Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) Plants that handle substances that are …

  • Article from 11.04.2025 | Last changed: 11.04.2025

    Monitoring and assessment

    … German North and Baltic Sea (CONMAR-Impact) Indicators in the area of sustainable resource use and circular economy National Energy and Climate Plans: Evidence of …

  • Article from 02.02.2022 | Last changed: 25.07.2025

    Maritime shipping

    Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg

    … measures, develops control strategies and techniques and procures the necessary resources such as ships and equipment for combating oil spills and pollution … Pollution from Ships’ includes requirements on air pollutant emissions and energy efficiency of seagoing ships. Regarding air pollutants from combustion, only …

  • Article from 31.03.2025 | Last changed: 10.04.2025

    Use and Impact

    Port view of Bremerhaven with container crane and container ship.

    … mining , which aims to extract raw materials from the ocean floor. While these resources have significant economic potential, their extraction threatens …