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  • Article from 27.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    German emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases

    … of F-gases. After a sharp decline in 2000, emissions rise steadily again until 2017. The main reason is the increasing use of fluorinated refrigerants, the … global warming potentials (GWP values). F-gas emissions in Germany Source: Umweltbundesamt Associated content Links New models for inventory compilation of f-gases … fluorierter Treibhausgase (HFKW, FKW, SF6, NF3) Inventarermittlung der F-Gase 2017/2018 Inventarermittlung der F-Gase 2019/2020 Inventarermittlung der F-Gase …

  • Article from 04.04.2024 | Last changed: 04.04.2024

    Fluorinated greenhouse gases and fully halogenated CFCs

    blue sky and white clouds

    … countries are also required to support developing countries with additional funds from the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol. The Parties must now look to … Emission Reduction: A Crucial Contribution to Climate Protection 1987–2017: 30th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol Documents Global Warming Potential …

  • Article from 24.07.2019 | Last changed: 04.11.2021

    Safe management of drinking water supplies

    Scheme of the Water Safety Plan concept: What can go wrong in our water supply? What risks does this cause for our supply? How can we control them? How do we know that they are under control?

    … and maintenance of the entire system from catchment to consumer. Also, good understanding of these processes facilitates early identification of potentially … Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water, organized a „Strategic Workshop on Water Safety Plans (WSP) for Europe“ in Berlin on 12-13 March 2014. …

  • Article from 29.12.2022 | Last changed: 02.01.2023

    Identifying and managing flood risks

    Comprehensive and river basin-wide management is needed to deal with floods.

    … work closely together - throughout the river basin, regardless of administrative boundaries. Flood risk and damage potential Since the Elbe flood in 2002, the term … water floods, flood risk management also covers coastal floods and floods from groundwater. It consists of the following three core elements, which are revised in a … same catchment area. References Schütte (2021): Schütte, Dieter B. Hochwasserschutz und kommunale Daseinsvorsorge.   Wasser und Abfall 23, 13–18 (2021).   Tags climate …

  • Article from 06.03.2025 | Last changed: 06.03.2025

    Formaldehyde

    Gronspanplatten gestapelt

    … have investigated the effects of high formaldehyde exposure at the workplace have found more cases of cancer in the nasal cavity and nasopharynx in the exposed … even burning candles can be a source of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde can also be found in disinfectants, cosmetics and textiles. What is being done to protect my … (PDF) Related contents Innenraumluft Bauprodukte Related publications Gesund und umweltfreundlich renovieren Leitfaden zur umweltfreundlichen öffentlichen …

  • Article from 23.04.2025 | Last changed: 23.06.2025

    Research and development projects on nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … / Fotolia.com The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is currently funding and guiding the research and development projects on nanomaterials and other … OECD Test Guideline development for nanomaterials: Transformation of nanomaterials under environmental conditions In addition to their agglomeration (dispersion … compartments and deduction of need for action regarding method development 2017 Considerations about the relationship of nanomaterial’s physical-chemical …

  • Article from 11.09.2017 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

    Publications

    … Publications last update on 11.09.2017 Publications 2023 Herzog, S. P., Galloway, J., Banks, E. W., Posselt, M., … 62-66. Sahm, R, Sünger,E., Burmann, L., Zubrod, J.P., Schulz, R., Fink, P. Compound‐specific δ15N analyses of amino acids for trophic level from indigenous and … und Schadstoff-Forschung 4, 216-219. Reports, Conference proceedings, workshops Watermann, B. Thomsen, A.: Literatur-/Datenrecherche zum Vorkommen und der …

  • Article from 15.03.2016 | Last changed: 15.03.2016

    Dioxins

    Dioxin

    … database includes data analysis, reports and publications on dioxins Source: Umweltbundesamt The term 'dioxin' commonly refers to a group of chlorinated dioxins and furans of similar chemical structure. The group of dioxin compounds consists of 75 polychlorinated dibenzo para dioxins (PCDDs) and 135 … polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs). Dioxins occur as mixtures in related compounds (congeners) in varying composition. The most toxic form of dioxin is …

  • Article from 20.01.2012 | Last changed: 22.02.2023

    Technology

    Graph of the individual components of artificial stream and pond system: measuring stage, ponds, platform ponds, channels, work platform Groove, screw pump, control room, online instruments

    … for measurement of oxygen distribution microelectrode for determination of pH underwater video camera underwater lighting device laserpointer for positioning computer system for … and sampling of bank filtrates. The maximum overall capacity of each pond is around 55,000 litres. The water body can be mixed by fans in order to simulate wind …

  • Article from 11.03.2014 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

    Projects

    … Projects last update on 11.03.2014 The following is a collection of the projects undertaken. You find the publications that published, provided that they are not … specific plastic entries into the environment. Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung, 2017-2020 Projekt RUSEKU UFOPLAN Project EiGrePass (FKZ 3717674180) – Suitability … of contaminant loads in small water bodies Bundesamt für Gewässerkunde (BfG), 2017-2020 BMBF joined research project ENSURE – Development of new plastic materials …

  • Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 02.02.2024

    SAICM

    Picture of the UN building with flags in front of it

    … SAICM SAICM works under the umbrella of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Source: … will almost double again in the period up to 2030, as it did between 2000 and 2017, the challenges will continue to increase. The Strategic Approach to … of Practice (PDF) 2020 Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) Documents and Workshops 2022 SAICM Nationaler Stakeholder Workshop 2022 (online) 2019 SAICM …

  • Article from 09.03.2012 | Last changed: 02.03.2016

    CLP Regulation

    … 3.1 contains its "translations" according to GHS. Further information can be found on the website of the European Chemicals Agency in Helsinki . Harmonised … respiratory sensitisers. Legal classifications for other substances will only be undertaken in individual cases – if regulation at EU level is necessary. It is … of acute human toxicity. Further development of the GHS The GHS itself is to be understood as a "living document", i.e. it is still undergoing development. In the …