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  • News from 01.06.2016 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Improve regulation of Nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … Nano structures are more than 1000 times smaller than the diameter of an human hair Source: eugenesergeev / Fotolia.com Until now, with few exceptions, there … the amounts produced are increasing. This can also result in increased burdens for humans and the environment when nanomaterials are released.   UBA is involved in the …

  • Press release 28/2021 from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 18.06.2021

    New study shows risks of climate change in Germany

    Ein vertrocknetes Feld

    … that are already heavily polluted, such as soils, forests and water bodies, and on humans and their health. Press release No. 28/2021 | 14.06.2021 Federal Environment … that are already heavily polluted, such as soils, forests and water bodies, and on humans and their health. … If climate change continues unchecked, the risks from …

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

    Allergy alert: Action day to fight ragweed

    ragweed plant

    … by 2050 than at present. Ragweed pollen can trigger severe allergic reactions in humans in even the smallest of concentrations. Ragweed Day on 27 June 2015 will … by 2050 than at present. Ragweed pollen can trigger severe allergic reactions in humans in even the smallest of concentrations. Ragweed Day on 27 June 2015 will …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Biological Diversity

    colourful flowering summer meadow

    … changes can have both positive and negative consequences for plants, animals and humans. Phenological changes in plant life: The most visible and immediate response …

  • News from 03.04.2018 | Last changed: 05.10.2018

    EU Stakeholders discuss requirements for water reuse

    irrigation of a field

    … requirements for water reuse Treated wastewater can contain pathogens that may harm humans by contaminating irrigated vegetables. Source: Monty Schumacher / Fotolia.com …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-4: Submissions for the Mückenatlas

    The picture shows the fingers of two hands in rubber gloves, in the process of using tweezers to place dead mosquitoes on to a cover glass for microscopic examination.

    … The spreading of mosquito species which can transmit pathogens hazardous to humans is a relevant health risk. Apart from autochthonous cases of West Nile Fever, … of the genus Aedes, such as the Asian Tiger mosquito ( Aedes albopictus ). In adult humans infected, the zika virus often just produces influenza-like symptoms. …

  • Press release 25/2024 from 30.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

    “Danger Islands”: a new protected area in the Antarctic

    Penguine

    … the Danger Islands are comprehensively protected from negative impacts caused by human activities. From now on, the archipelago may only be visited with a special … the Danger Islands are comprehensively protected from negative impacts caused by human activities. From now on, the archipelago may only be visited with a special …

  • 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.

    … even the smallest concentrations can have a negative impact on the environment and human health. Ever more sophisticated analytical methods are tracing more and more … even the smallest concentrations can have a negative impact on the environment and human health. Ever more sophisticated analytical methods are tracing more and more …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … to climate change is indispensable in order to keep any negative impacts on human health in socially acceptable proportions; the same applies to impacts on the … actual interval extends over longer or shorter periods depends, above all, on the human and financial resources made available. Another challenge continues to be the …

  • News from 06.02.2024 | Last changed: 06.02.2024

    Nanoscale carrier systems for targeted delivery of ingredients

    You can see a pen on a sheet of paper

    … ingredients Nanocarriers represent promising advanced materials with benefits for humans and the environment. Source: Corinne Meunier / UBA Up to date overview of the … Nanocarriers therefore represent promising advanced materials with benefits for humans and the environment. It is becoming clear that this "packaging" can change …