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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-8: Water temperature in lakes

    The picture shows a mountain lake in glaring sunlight. A mountain chain is visible in the background.

    … the uplands region. The increase in water temperature has far-reaching impacts on chemical, physical and biological processes occurring in water bodies. WW-I-8: Water … Water temperature is one of the key influencing variables affecting the physical, chemical and biological processes occurring in lakes and reservoirs. It influences …

  • Press release 3/2015 from 23.01.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmental specimen bank supplies vital data for policy decision making

    photo of a women working in the Environmental specimen bank

    … if they are on the rise or decline. The results can call the use of a certain chemical into question and prompt government to take action. We also find out … chemical? How effective was education of the public or a voluntary measure taken in industry? The environmental specimen bank generates the answers to all of these …

  • Press release 51/2021 from 21.12.2021 | Last changed: 28.12.2021

    Rise in use of problematic plant protection products

    Honigbiene im Rapsfeld

    … concerned that sales of problematic substances are increasing. The use of synthetic chemical pesticides must be significantly reduced if agriculture is to become … water. There has been no reversal in this trend despite voluntary efforts by industry and agriculture. Further information The Federal Office of Consumer …

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    Some nine kilogrammes of plant protection products are spread one hectare of farmland every year

    Bauer brings out pesticides in his field

    … Source: Penny Williams / Fotolia.com The following contents contain this medium: Chemicals: better protection of environment and health Pesticide approval procedure … of biodiversity Plant protection products Pflanzenschutzmittel in der Umwelt Tags chemicals chemical pest control … Some nine kilogrammes of plant protection products …

  • News from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 14.06.2021

    Resource Commission at UBA in the third appointment period

    Excavators at work in an open pit

    … period 2021 to 2024. The Resource Commission consists of 18 experts from science, industry, administration, and civil society, who were personally appointed by the … period 2021 to 2024. The Resource Commission consists of 18 experts from science, industry, administration, and civil society, who were personally appointed by the …

  • Appointment from 14.04.2015

    Effect-related evaluation of anthropogenic trace substances

    … change, excessive consumption, contamination or other forms of water abuse by industries and agriculture have already lead to water shortages in several regions … Despite numerous advances of regulatory measures such as the new European chemicals policy REACH and the EU Water Framework Directive, an increasing number of …

  • Press release 22/2018 from 16.08.2018 | Last changed: 27.08.2018

    Health risks from legionella – new requirements for evaporative cooling systems operators

    Klimaanlage auf einem Hochhaus

    … plants to report trigger and action values for the concentration of legionella in industrial water. Press release No. 22/2018 | 16.08.2018 Evaporative cooling … ordinance also defines trigger and action values for the legionella count in the industrial water and stipulates requirements for action to be taken if these values … plants to report trigger and action values for the concentration of legionella in industrial water. … 20 August 2018 deadline for operators to submit information …

  • Newsletter from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 14.12.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2018

    … - No.: 6/2018 No.: 6/2018 | 14.12.2018 Rubrics UBA positions Science and research Industry & environment Environment at municipal level Environment at international … air, heat-related indicators and geo-information systems.  read more (in German) Industry & environment Minister Schulze presents plan for glyphosate phase-out The …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 22.11.2024

    Cross-border warning and alert planning on the Dniester river

    … warning and alert plan, allowing for efficient countermeasures in case of industrial accidents in the Dniester basin. Documents Project information (English) … warning and alert plan, allowing for efficient countermeasures in case of industrial accidents in the Dniester basin. … Cross-border warning and alert …

  • Press release 22/2015 from 09.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Fighting dandelions with a brush and hot water

    Münster town hall with wildflowers in the foreground

    … resort to pesticides in the fight against nature. However, there are ways to avoid chemicals, namely with machines that use hot water to kill off overground plant …

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    Press Release 72/09

    … Press Release 72/09 (51.84 kB) The following contents contain this medium: European chemicals policy … Press Release 72/09 …

    Press Release 72/09 (51.84 kB)