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

    Allergy alert: Action day to fight ragweed

    ragweed plant

    … even legally required to prevent the plants from blossoming by pulling it out in good time. A similar obligation in Germany needs to be discussed at federal level. … field edges have also been affected. Ragweed seeds were originally introduced for example in  contaminated bird feed or in construction lorries. Ragweed can be …

  • Press release 50/2014 from 11.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    “Blue Angel” cooperating with eco-labels in China and Japan

    six men and one women formin a line in an office

    … manufacturers to apply for the eco-label in the respective partner country. For example, they will be able to apply for eco-labels in their own language. Japanese … Agency (UBA), stressed the importance of consumer information for global trade in goods: “This gives Blue Angel products an export advantage. German companies can now …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-3: Exercise volume

    The picture shows a THW member from behind; he is in uniform and wears a helmet. It is possible to make out a scaffold with other THW members standing on it.

    … BS-R-3: Exercise volume Exercises create routines for real-time call-outs for practical assistance on location. Source: filmbildfabrik / stock.adobe.com 2023 … reduced in scale without affecting the efficacy of emergency relief responders. For example, in years with increased frequency of emergency call-outs, the number of … scenarios the THW is expected to reduce its exercise activities only slightly. For example, the number of training hours attended in the highly challenging year of …

  • Press release 10/2018 from 12.04.2018 | Last changed: 12.07.2018

    UBA issues recommendations to fight micropollutants in water bodies

    Ein Reagenzkolben vor grüner Wiese, darin Wasser.

    … of persistent substances to water often cause problems that last for decades. A few examples of the past include tributyltin compounds (TBT, from biocidal hull … of persistent substances to water often cause problems that last for decades. A few examples of the past include tributyltin compounds (TBT, from biocidal hull …

  • News from 16.01.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2025

    Guideline for greenhouse gas calculation in the transport sector

    Lieferwagen in der Stadt

    … and address potential challenges during implementation.   The guideline thus offers practical guidance for the GHG calculation of transport and hubs, for example for generating information on the climate impact of transport and freight or …

  • News from 18.08.2017 | Last changed: 18.10.2017

    Waste management in Russia and other CIS countries

    participants of the workshop repairing computers

    … Tajikistan had the opportunity to learn about international legislation and acquire practice-based knowledge. Presentations, seminars and practical exercises helped the more than 30 participants to learn e.g. how to bring …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-8: Index – case study

    The picture shows a man’s upper arm in focus. The man is lifting the sleeve of his T-shirt with two fingers. In contrast with the skin previously covered by the T-shirt, the part of the skin that has been exposed to sunlight looks very red.

    … UV radiation at that time of year. At the end of March / early April in 2020, for example, the UV index in southern Germany (Munich) increased from 3 to 6, owing to … intensity and climate change is currently an important focal point of research. For example, data collected in the period of 1996 to 2017 at four European stations show … Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection 2002: Global solar UV index: a practical guide. World Health Organization. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-8: Water temperature in lakes

    The picture shows a mountain lake in glaring sunlight. A mountain chain is visible in the background.

    … chemical and bio-chemical processes accelerates at higher temperatures: For example, salts dissolve more easily in warmer water, whereas gases such as oxygen … in the cycle of the seasonal development of living organisms in the ecosystem. For example the onset of algal development in spring (cf. Indicator WW-I-9 ) is … in mind that water temperatures are raised, above all, by extended heatwaves. For example, a few hours per day with great heat of more than 30 °C make less of an …

  • Appointment from 09.12.2020

    Conference: Non-financial reporting in Germany

    … on climate and environmental matters. To close the gaps in current reporting practice, the European Commission works on a revision of the Non-Financial Reporting … What does current non-financial reporting in Germany look like? Does the reporting practice meet the requirements and expectations on behalf of (financial) actors? …

  • News from 01.02.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2022

    Corporate Sustainability Reporting faces major changes

    skyscrapers with glass facades, in which trees reflect

    … for these elements and emphasize that their interconnection is crucial for a good report. Reported actions should enable readers to understand target achievement … Avoid greenwashing regarding corporate greenhouse gas neutrality Current reporting practice on corporate greenhouse gas neutrality is lacking transparency. The …

  • Press release 18/2017 from 04.05.2017 | Last changed: 13.06.2017

    "Mobile" chemicals - when filters become useless

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … of drinking water against "mobile" contaminants Drinking water in Germany is "very good" Source: bigfoot / Fotolia.com "Mobile" chemicals are what the UBA is calling … substances pose a critical challenge to water purification. To degrade them, for example by UV radiation or ozonation, or filtering (by activated carbon or membrane …

  • Appointment from 17.06.2020 | Last changed: 17.06.2020

    OECD/UBA/UNEP event on environmental due diligence

    Container terminal

    … loss. Companies from various regions of the world will present their current practices and opportunities. Conference website / Registration UBA background paper …