… programmes indicate that this reduction may be caused at least partially by chemicals in the environment that interfere with the hormonal system. These chemicals are called endocrine disrupters and are suspected of disturbing …

… on 19.03.2018 Human exposure Exposure is defined as contact of an organism with chemical, biological or physical influences. This contact can occur via mouth (e. g. … and assessment of available toxicological data for PFAS Reducing the input of chemicals into waters: trifluoroacetate (TFA) as a persistent and mobile substance …

… than 1,000 times smaller in diameter than a human hair. At this scale physical and chemical properties of materials change, and this change can be applied in a variety … applications. The influence of nanotechnology can already be seen in many areas of industry, including the automotive industry, engineering, the chemical and food …

… as a second code overlaid on top of the DNA sequence code. They consist e.g. of chemical molecules attached to either the DNA itself or to DNA-binding proteins. … as a second code overlaid on top of the DNA sequence code. They consist e.g. of chemical molecules attached to either the DNA itself or to DNA-binding proteins. …

… by different legislative texts. These texts address either the substances (chemicals) or the product itself. The legal provisions are therefore classified …

… while countless products run on electricity. Moreover, some products are prone to chemical emissions during use and pose end-of-life disposal problems. Product … while countless products run on electricity. Moreover, some products are prone to chemical emissions during use and pose end-of-life disposal problems. Product …

… Dykes and flood protection walls have been used for centuries to protect houses, industry and transport infrastructure from floods. Technical flood protection … Dykes and flood protection walls have been used for centuries to protect houses, industry and transport infrastructure from floods. Technical flood protection …

… This contributes to a further rise in potential damage. Residential buildings, industrial facilities as well as transport infrastructure have been built. Damage … humans have settled in the original floodplains. If a flood hits a settlement or an industrial area, very high damage can occur. To protect society from the negative … This contributes to a further rise in potential damage. Residential buildings, industrial facilities as well as transport infrastructure have been built. Damage …