… countries are also required to support developing countries with additional funds from the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol. The Parties must now look to … climate. Roadmap HFC phase down: Annual production and consumption Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (53.18 kB) download table (PDF) (22.44 kB) Montreal …

… and maintenance of the entire system from catchment to consumer. Also, good understanding of these processes facilitates early identification of potentially … and remediate weaknesses of the system. The process substantially improves the understanding of the specific water supply system and thus strengthens due diligence … relevant technical rules and their application, and it provides a technically sound basis for decisions on improvements. WSP also improve communication between …

… work closely together - throughout the river basin, regardless of administrative boundaries. Flood risk and damage potential Since the Elbe flood in 2002, the term … water floods, flood risk management also covers coastal floods and floods from groundwater. It consists of the following three core elements, which are revised in a … same catchment area. References Schütte (2021): Schütte, Dieter B. Hochwasserschutz und kommunale Daseinsvorsorge.   Wasser und Abfall 23, 13–18 (2021).   Tags climate …

… have investigated the effects of high formaldehyde exposure at the workplace have found more cases of cancer in the nasal cavity and nasopharynx in the exposed … even burning candles can be a source of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde can also be found in disinfectants, cosmetics and textiles. What is being done to protect my … (PDF) Related contents Innenraumluft Bauprodukte Related publications Gesund und umweltfreundlich renovieren Leitfaden zur umweltfreundlichen öffentlichen …

… / Fotolia.com The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is currently funding and guiding the research and development projects on nanomaterials and other … OECD Test Guideline development for nanomaterials: Transformation of nanomaterials under environmental conditions In addition to their agglomeration (dispersion … for their behaviour and fate in the environment. This knowledge is significant to understand in which form and amount engineered nanomaterials are present in the …

… database includes data analysis, reports and publications on dioxins Source: Umweltbundesamt The term 'dioxin' commonly refers to a group of chlorinated dioxins and furans of similar chemical structure. The group of dioxin compounds consists of 75 polychlorinated dibenzo para dioxins (PCDDs) and 135 … polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs). Dioxins occur as mixtures in related compounds (congeners) in varying composition. The most toxic form of dioxin is …

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… Marienfelde UBA location Source: UBA The artificial stream and pond system (“Fließ- und Stillgewässer-Simulationsanlage” – FSA) of the German Federal Environment … and pond system – Introduction The artificial stream and pond system (“Fließ- und Stillgewässer-Simulationsanlage” – FSA) of the German Federal Environment … lowland rivers) availability of various water qualities for experiments – from groundwater to wastewater (ground water, tap water from the plant’s own water works, …

… registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 07.09.2015 Introduction Regulation EC 1907/2006 is the … Why REACH? REACH builds on the experience gained from previous chemicals law. Under previous law, the responsible authorities were in charge of evaluating … Workshop series: REACH in practice (in German) Friends of the Earth Germany (BUND) Related contents REACH für Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher AskREACH Bewertung …