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Appointment from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 26.10.2022

International Conference: Microplastics in Soils

The issue of microplastics in soils - a danger for humans and the environment? You can see a hand with a magnifying glass examining the soil.

… A 2019 Swiss study revealed that the national per capita microplastic footprint in soils is 40 times higher than in water bodies. The sources of inputs of plastics into soils are manifold. They …

Press release 30/08 from 17.04.2008 | Last changed: 02.07.2013

Recommendations for ecologically fair event planning

… can include the travel activity of the participants or consumption of electricity, water or paper. A new free guide published by the Federal Ministry for Environment … importance. Additional aspects of ecological events are low consumption of paper, water, and power as well the reduction of waste. Event planners can also do …

Press release 43/2020 from 21.09.2020 | Last changed: 25.09.2020

30 years of unified Germany: a plus for the environment too

… 30 years of unified Germany: a plus for the environment too Air, water and soil much cleaner – climate change remains greatest challenge The Brocken … remains a problem in German metropolitan areas. When the first all-German water quality map was to be drawn up in 1990, an additional quality class was …

Newsletter from 06.10.2022 | Last changed: 06.10.2022

Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2022

… Climate / Energy Chemicals Transport Economy / Consumption Waste / Resources Water Soil Agriculture Sustainability / Strategies / International matters UBA News … among the finalists. read more (in German) Reducing the input of chemicals into waters: trifluoroacetate (TFA) as a persistent and mobile substance with many …

Newsletter from 12.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

The Latest from UBA - No.: 6/2025

… | 12.12.2025 Rubrics Climate / Energy Health Economy / Consumption Chemicals Air Water Welcome to the new issue of "The Latest from UBA"! Back then it was a … of industrial production outside Europe, as well as how Germany could meet European water protection objectives by giving its streams and rivers more space again. We …

KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

Adaptation: Field of Action Transport

… standards. last update on 11.01.2022 Measures to adapt the navigability of inland waterways Serious restrictions for inland navigation arise primarily from low-water situations. Floods can also impair the navigability of inland waterways and …

Newsletter from 13.12.2017 | Last changed: 20.12.2017

Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2017

… the CAP: benefits for environmental protection? Species decline, climate change, water pollution: Our farming industry also takes the blame for that. And it is … and political factors alone: the environmental risks of mining also has an impact. Waters in Germany: Status and Assessment Since 2016, there are new legal … for several years and is frequently misunderstood. read more (in German) Country footprint: how much land does Germany’s consumption need? Germany needs some 22 …

KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

Climate impacts: Field of action industry and commerce

… recycling of photovoltaic systems. Innovative adaptation technologies include rainwater harvesting technologies, novel weather forecasting and warning systems and … or transshipments to other modes of transport. On coastal waterways and sea waters, storms can cause extreme high water levels that affect shipping and …

Press release 03/2018 from 23.01.2018 | Last changed: 14.02.2018

Reducing the input of antibiotics from agricultural livestock husbandry into the environment

Zeichnung mit folgenden Motiven: Traktor mit Güllebehälter und Schleppschlauchvorrichtung zur Gülleausbringung, Veterinärzeichen, Rind, Schwein, Pute, Hühner

… because they can promote the formation of resistant pathogens in soil and water. Also required are criteria for approval which verify the resistance potential … to introduce the mandatory and comprehensive monitoring of problematic medicines in water bodies and soils. Antibiotic resistance is a threat to human health …

Cover from 12.06.2024

The UBA database – “Pharmaceuticals in the environment”

… ( see Table 1 ). Most of these substances were found in the effluents of wastewater treatment plants (liquid emission – globally: 771, EU: 591, Germany: 339). In surface water, groundwater and drinking water 703 substances were detected globally and 198 …

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Decaying river bank protection made of natural materials at a creek in Lower Saxony (2018)

Condition of the near-natural bank protection at Schierenbach three years after installation. Most of the embankment is covered by vegetation.

… for bank protection. This natural material decays over time and slowly allows the water body to develop. In addition, the decomposing wood serves as food for numerous … for bank protection. This natural material decays over time and slowly allows the water body to develop. In addition, the decomposing wood serves as food for numerous …

KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

Climate Impacts: Field of Action Transport

… Heavy rain, flooding, storms, heat and drought affect the navigability of inland waterways and can cause damage to roads, railways, traffic control systems, overhead … to accidents and economic losses. last update on 11.01.2022 Navigability of inland waterways The navigability of inland waterways can be restricted by both low water …