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  • Article from 15.09.2023 | Last changed: 15.09.2023

    Reference and HBM Values

    Urine and blood specimen in tubes on a questionaire for laboratory analysis

    … Definitions The reference value allows the comparison of the exposure of individuals or population groups with the background exposure. Since environmental … values, page 1 Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (270.69 kB) HBM values as PDF (135.28 kB) HBM values as excel (21.24 kB) Current Human Biomonitoring (HBM) …

  • Article from 26.07.2022 | Last changed: 26.07.2022

    German Environmental Survey 2003-2006 for Children, GerES IV

    6 Children

    German Environmental Survey 2003-2006 for Children, GerES IV For the first time the … Change and Health Environment and Health - Educational and Information materials Tags health human biomonitoring population child … The Federal Environment … and the respiratory system due to formaldehyde, aldehydes, or VOC in indoor air. … German Environmental Survey 2003-2006 for Children, GerES IV

  • Article from 15.09.2023 | Last changed: 15.09.2023

    Human Biomonitoring Commission (HBM Commission)

    A rubber glove coated hand removes a test tube out of a  test tube rack.

    … level of internal exposure of the general population, population groups and individuals to environmental toxins. last update on 15.09.2023 Principle considerations The … values, page 1 Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (270.69 kB) HBM values as PDF (135.28 kB) HBM values as excel (21.24 kB) Current Human Biomonitoring (HBM) …

  • Article from 27.10.2022 | Last changed: 27.10.2022

    WHO Collaborating Centre for Air Quality Management

    Schild des WHO CC Air Quality Management and Air Pollution Control

    WHO Collaborating Centre for Air Quality Management WHO CC Air Quality Management … Erwachsenen mit allergischer Rhinitis durch Pollen im Stadtgebiet von Berlin Regionalspezifisches Vorhersagesystem für das Vorkommen gesundheitsgefährdender Nagetiere als Anpassung an den Klimawandel Allergische Sensibilisierung gegen Pflanzen mit …

  • Article from 14.12.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

    Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) „Multiple Chemical Sensitivity“ (MCS) is … affected by MCS attribute these symptoms to exposure to different kinds of chemicals and environmental noxae, whereby even very low concentrations, which do not … PBT substances Food web on ice - Investigation of the bioaccumulation of chemicals in an exemplary food chain PROSOIL – Protection of soil organisms: Development …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Indoor air hygiene

    livingroom with armchairs, dining table, carpet, lamps, pictures and potted plants

    … of substances gassing off from building products, furnishings and consumer products also contribute to the deterioration of indoor air quality. The significance of … as well as consumer-oriented reports and brochures. A sub-group which comprises also delegates from the health authorities of the German States is continuously … of substances gassing off from building products, furnishings and consumer products also contribute to the deterioration of indoor air quality. The significance of …

  • Article from 27.03.2015 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    Research project “Environmental justice in urban areas”

    Urban neighbourhoods need areas for sports, play, leisure and recreation

    Research project “Environmental justice in urban areas” Urban neighbourhoods need … to multiple burdens including noise, air pollution and social problems. They also often have fewer green areas. In a research project on “Environmental justice … Berlin district Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Mannheim) and a national symposium (“Potentials for more environmental justice in urban areas”, Berlin, 19/20 November 2012). In …

  • Article from 22.12.2025 | Last changed: 22.12.2025

    Prosecution of Illegal Waste Shipments

    Richter mit Hammer

    Prosecution of Illegal Waste Shipments Illegal waste shipment is tracked Source: … the border to Switzerland) are subject to customs controls. The Federal States is also participating in the joint enforcement activities of the European enforcement … the border to Switzerland) are subject to customs controls. The Federal States is also participating in the joint enforcement activities of the European enforcement …

  • Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Flood prevention

    The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

    … Elster and on the alpine tributaries of the Danube (BfN 2021). These areas - also called flood retention areas - have an important function in the case of a … the extent of a 100-year flood. Relocating dikes creates flood retention areas. It also makes it possible to naturalise watercourses by giving them more space for … Elbe, Danube, Weser and Oder (as of 2020). The main gauges on the major rivers are also shown. Source: Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG). Source: Bundesanstalt für …

  • Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Floods - how they form and how we influence them

    Flooded elbe river near Dessau

    … them Flooded elbe river near Dessau Source: Jörg Rechenberg / UBA Floods are natural events, they form on a regular basis and are an integral part of the water cycle. … run off at the soil surface. Soil type, degree of soil compaction, and vegetation also determine how much water can percolate into the soil per unit of time. Steep … are available today. This hampers the retention of water. River courses have also been shortened. As a result, the flow velocity of rivers has increased. The …

  • Article from 30.11.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Chemical Quality Standards and Assessment

    Chemical Quality Standards and Assessment In Germany there are EU-wide environmental … non degradable and widespread dispersed substances, including mercury and dioxins. Also new is the mandatory watch list with a maximum of 14 substances. For the first … will continue to use the holistic chemical water quality classification, which also takes into account remote effects in the oceans (this extends to reporting …