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  • Article from 19.09.2018 | Last changed: 19.09.2018

    Special Exposure Situations

    Smog during sunrise in Shanghai

    … They occur when usual or expected environmental conditions are not met. Human health is particularly at risk in these often extreme stressful situations, … on such topics. last update on 19.09.2018 To assess environmental impacts and their health effects, scientists conduct studies which refer to a general population …

  • Article from 06.10.2022 | Last changed: 07.10.2022

    Environmental justice – Environment, health and social conditions

    Where we live is a determining factor for how much we are affected by environmental influences.

    … Environmental justice – Environment, health and social conditions Where we live is a determining factor for how much we … zur ökologischen Gerechtigkeit: Explorative Vorbereitungsstudie. Teilprojekt A: Systematische Zusammenstellung der Datenlage in Deutschland“ (2008) Internationales …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Environmental impact on people

    Eine Kuh grast auf einer Wiese, dahinter stehen Einfamilienhäuser. Hinter den Häuser ragen riesige qualmende Schornsteine empor.

    … Environmental impact on people Our health is influenced by the environment we live in. Source: Mr. Nico / Fotolia.com … living environment. A low concentration of indoor air pollutants is essential for a healthy living environment. Therefore the correct choice of building products, …

  • Article from 23.03.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Commissions and Working Groups

    etwa 10 Leute sitzen auf einer Veranstaltung an U-förmig aufgestellten Tischen mit Namensschildern und Laptops, vorne läuft ein Beamer

    … values for indoor air. To establish the fundamentals for a uniform and reproducible health-related evaluation of building products in Germany, the Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products has developed criteria for testing …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 30.07.2020

    Formaldehyde emissions: Test conditions for wood-based materials

    … pursuant to the CLP Regulation). Further information on the assessment of risks to health, occurrence and possible measures can be found on our page dedicated to … hours. Modern buildings usually only achieve such values if they have a ventilation system. In many cases, air exchange rates in modern houses are as low as 0.1 to 0.2 …

  • Article from 01.02.2016 | Last changed: 07.08.2023

    Low-emission zones in Germany

    Road sign for a low-emission zone

    … purpose is to improve the air quality within these zones and thus protect public health. Only vehicles bearing a sticker for the low emission zone may enter the … purpose is to improve the air quality within these zones and thus protect public health. Only vehicles bearing a sticker for the low emission zone may enter the …

  • Article from 13.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.04.2024

    Reactive nitrogen

    Annual nitrogen inputs into the German environment – sectoral percentages of total inputs 1995-2014

    … nitrogen are deposited to the environment, however, it poses a danger to human health and the viability of ecosystems. Forms of reactive nitrogen which are especially relevant to the environment …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Ozone

    … last update on 25.05.2021 Ground level ozone, by contrast, is harmful to human health and the environment. It is produced in the presence of intensive solar … over Germany Satellite-based Emission Verification Evaluation of Information Systems Relevant to Climate Change and Health - Vol. 1 Tags air pollutant ground …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Particulate matter (PM10)

    … as a result of soil erosion. In agglomerations road traffic is the dominant source. Health risk Research studies of the World Health Organisation (WHO) have shown increased occurrence of respiratory and …

  • Article from 21.05.2015 | Last changed: 21.05.2015

    UMID: Notes for authors

    … Related publications Environmental Awareness in Germany 2024 Climate change and health: Tips on coping with hot weather and heat waves UMID 02/2015 Special topic: Climate Change and Health Evaluation of Information Systems Relevant to Climate Change and Health - Vol. 1 Evaluation of Information …

  • Article from 21.05.2025 | Last changed: 21.05.2025

    UMID: Environment and Human Health – Information Service

    Nori-Algenflakes auf einem weißen Teller

    … UMID: Environment and Human Health – Information Service In the context of climate change, alternative protein … released from corroding munitions in the seas – Danger for humans and marine ecosystems? +++ FURTHER ARTICLES: Formaldehyde emissions from wood-based panels and …

  • Article from 17.09.2009 | Last changed: 22.07.2020

    Climate and greenhouse effect

    sun and blue sky

    … processes, lead to widespread and sudden changes in the entire climate system. Since ecosystems and our civilisation are adapted to current climate conditions, any such … the climate will be. Since there are no simple cause-effect chains in the climate system, a change in one parameter (e.g. radiation) triggers a change in many other …