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  • Article from 11.03.2021 | Last changed: 11.03.2021

    Benzo(a)pyrene in particulate matter

    Kaminofen mit Feuer und Brennholzkorb

    … and firesides. Benzo(a)pyrene is also emitted by traffic when fuels are burnt. Health risks Bound to particulate matter polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can be …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Arsenic in particulate matter

    A smoking chimney

    … source is the metal industry. Arsenic can also be emitted at volcanic eruptions. Health risks Arsenic can be absorbed through the lungs and the gastrointestinal …

  • Article from 26.05.2021 | Last changed: 26.05.2021

    Heavy Metals in Particulate Matter (PM10)

    … occur elementary but most of the time bound to particulate matter. By inhalation health risks arise because some pollutants like arsenic, cadmium and nickel are … occur elementary but most of the time bound to particulate matter. By inhalation health risks arise because some pollutants like arsenic, cadmium and nickel are …

  • Landing page from 07.11.2025

    Environmental Indicators

    The following overview shows the key environmental indicators of the German Environment Agency. These indicators are particularly relevant for German and international environmental policy.

  • Article from 16.08.2024 | Last changed: 16.08.2024

    Cross-media monitoring in air quality management

    Neuglobsow air monitoring station

    … Cooperative Programme on Integrated Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Ecosystems The Integrated Monitoring programme monitors the effects of transboundary air pollutants on ecosystems at various sites throughout Europe. Comprehensive measurements are used to … pollutants, climatic changes) and to estimate the effects of air pollutants on ecosystem substance cycles in other locations. The German Environment Agency operates …

  • Article from 19.09.2022 | Last changed: 20.09.2022

    Meetings „Compliance Digital“

    Logo EU Life AskREACH

    … on request. A presentation by the German Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAUA) specified the obligations of article suppliers according to the … on request. A presentation by the German Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAUA) specified the obligations of article suppliers according to the …

  • Article from 21.10.2019 | Last changed: 08.10.2025

    Germany’s System for Guarantees of Regional Origin (GRO)

    Germany’s System for Guarantees of Regional Origin (GRO) The new Registry of … GOs they are not internationally tradable. These are two completely separate systems and instruments – the GRO for the supported electricity part in the …

  • Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    SDGs: A challenge for sustainability policy

    Poster with symbols for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

    … to fighting poverty and hunger, the other basic elements of the 2030 Agenda concern health and education, the protection of natural resources and environment, … modes of production, the transformation of the economy and the protection of human health and the environment. The objectives and specific measures necessary for a …

  • Article from 04.09.2016 | Last changed: 24.09.2016

    Call for Papers and Contributions

    Das dreifarbige Logo der International Cycling Conference 2017 zeigt ein Fahrrad und darunter den Titel der Konferenz als Schriftzug

    … synergies across fields of practice and research in transport planning, public health, environmental quality, climate change, economic and business development, or … and walking , e.g. related to the individual transport user(s), to the transport system and the built environment, and to the social environment Impacts of cycling …

  • Article from 03.06.2016 | Last changed: 13.12.2018

    Pilot project on environmental justice in German municipalities

    Having a healthy living environment should not be coupled to level of income.

    … Pilot project on environmental justice in German municipalities Having a healthy living environment should not be coupled to level of income. Source: … of many municipalities in Germany suffer from a high number of environment-related health risks. A research project by the German Institute of Urban Affairs (Difu) is …

  • Article from 02.08.2019 | Last changed: 19.08.2019

    Information on the NO2 exceedance table

    … the current year. last update on 02.08.2019 Short-term limit value To protect human health the NO 2 hourly mean value must not exceed 200 µg/m³ on more than 18 days in … networks and UBA for the current year. … Short-term limit value To protect human health the NO 2 hourly mean value must not exceed 200 µg/m³ on more than 18 days in …

  • Article from 02.08.2019 | Last changed: 19.08.2019

    Information on the PM10 exceedance table

    … daily limit value In order to ensure protection against harmful effects on human health a 50 µg/m 3 daily limit value for particulate matter (PM 10 ) became … daily limit value In order to ensure protection against harmful effects on human health a 50 µg/m 3 daily limit value for particulate matter (PM 10 ) became …