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  • Article from 08.08.2022 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Soil loss – any soil crumb counts

    Photo of an extreme form of erosion.

    … Wind Related publications Environmental Awareness in Germany 2024 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change The upcoming European …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Sulphur dioxide

    … number of coal-burning power plants concentrated in a small area led to dramatic air pollution. Furthermore, "acid rain" also damages buildings and materials. In the … im Feinstaub Related publications Pollutants of the PRTR - Situation in Germany - Reporting years 2007 - 2023 Particulate Matter emission reduction in international …

  • Article from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 30.11.2020

    Air pollutants at a glance

    Smog in an urban area - Trier

    Air pollutants at a glance Smog in an urban area Source: Axel Eggert / Umweltbundesamt The composition of the air is affected by humans. Many components of the air are, above a certain …

  • Article from 05.03.2021 | Last changed: 08.03.2021

    Resource conservation and environmental policy

    shiny metal waste

    … policy Metal is a resource that is much in demand worldwide Source: Petair / Fotolia Resource use and the competition for scarce resources such as clean … for the protection of natural resources. The Federal Government is obliged to report to the German Bundestag every four years on the development of resource …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 24.10.2022

    Resource conservation law

    aufgestapelte, gefällte Bäume

    … the government to improve resource efficiency in many areas. According to the report, it is of supreme importance that German society become more aware of … law and GATT. Owing to the specific properties of each substance stream, the report came to the conclusion that (a) detailed, point by point elaboration of …

  • Article from 01.08.2019 | Last changed: 02.08.2019

    Resource use and its consequences

    construction of a pipeline

    … natural resources. Apart from abiotic and biotic raw materials, we use water, soil, air, biodiversity and land as habitats and for recreational purposes; and for energy … raw material production. Raw material production People in the regions in question report abuses such as severe human rights violations or permanent ecological damage …

  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers

    Käse, aus Plastikfolie ausgewickelt

    … from plastic such as shoes, cosmetics, textiles, household dust and the interior air in cars were taken into account. The result: Consumers mainly ingest DEHP orally … arise, especially when foods with very high long-term levels of DEHP are consumed. Report (in German) Added to the exposure to DEHP is exposure to other phthalates …

  • Article from 06.08.2013 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Media professionals in Antarctica

    Penguins in the antarctic, behind a cruising ship

    … Klaas Köhne / Fotolia.com Stunning images of table icebergs, close-ups of penguins, reports on research activity – media professionals spare neither icy cold nor other … spectacular pictures. Whether they are on board a cruise ship, research vessel or airplane, there would be little knowledge available to the public without the work …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Inspections in the Antarctic

    2013 South African-German inspection group

    … research stations. The outcomes of the inspection were documented in an inspection report which also included proposals for optimisation measures as necessary. The … up the cruise ship as a full member at its annual meeting in April 2013. The Lemaire Channel is about 6 kilometres long and just 720 metres wide at its narrowest …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 04.05.2020

    International policy and knowledge transfer

    People working on a presentation

    … fields of action such as waste management, chemical safety, water protection and air quality management as well as public participation, environmental education and … through twinning - WHO-Collaborating Centre for Research on Drinking-water Hygiene Publications Advisory Assistance Programme Программа консультационной помощи …

  • Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    Alpine Convention

    A clear-water lake, surrounded by high mountains

    … region. Mountain forests in particular are suffering from the effects of widescale air pollution and the growth of traffic. Thru-traffic also significantly impairs the … and initiating training measures for the people who live in the Alps. The Sixth Report on the State of the Alps uses key indicators and examples of best practice to …

  • Article from 10.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    New Concepts for European Construction Product Standards

    … producers can profit from the suggestions for minimising the testing burden. The report ”Safe Construction Products for Health and the Environment: How much testing … a stable quality should be able to obtain the CE mark without routine tests, the report argues. The European Commission and CEN envisage three test categories for …