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  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Nitrogen dioxide

    … dioxide affects the respiratory mucous membrane and influences the respiratory function. last update on 25.05.2021 In conjunction with hydrocarbons, nitrogen … Furthermore they contribute to the over-fertilisation and acidification of soils and water bodies. In wintertime, ammonium nitrate particles are formed from …

  • Landing page from 05.12.2025

    Climate Impacts Germany

    … climate impacts in the individual sectors or regions of Germany using the search function below. After selecting a sector OR a federal state, you will be shown … Areas of action Transport Tourism Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning Soils Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection Industry and Commerce Building Industry Civil Protection Biological Diversity Energy Sector Forestry Human …

  • Landing page from 22.10.2025

    Regional and sectoral adaptation

    … various fields of action of the German Adaptation Strategy (DAS) using the search function below. Regional adaptation The federal states have an important role when … Areas of action Transport Tourism Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning Soils Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection Industry and Commerce Building Industry Civil Protection Biological Diversity Energy Sector Forestry Human …

  • Article from 08.08.2022 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Soil loss – any soil crumb counts

    Photo of an extreme form of erosion.

    … winds hit uncovered soil, soil material can be transported downslope or through the open landscape. Soil erodes and will be deposited elsewhere. The result is the … soil loss both on site and off-site. In addition, neighboring sensitive ecosystems (land, water bodies) but also infrastructures are protected from material and … practice (GAP)" in § 17 and obliges agriculture to take precautions and to avoid soil loss. This addresses the need for site-adapted management and the …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Sulphur dioxide

    … a small area led to dramatic air pollution. Furthermore, "acid rain" also damages buildings and materials. In the atmosphere, sulphur dioxide reacts to sulphate … a small area led to dramatic air pollution. Furthermore, "acid rain" also damages buildings and materials. In the atmosphere, sulphur dioxide reacts to sulphate …

  • Article from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 30.11.2020

    Air pollutants at a glance

    Smog in an urban area - Trier

    … concentration, a threat to humans and animals and affect plants, water bodies, soils and even buildings and materials. last update on 30.11.2020 Air pollutants do not only …

  • Article from 05.03.2021 | Last changed: 08.03.2021

    Resource conservation and environmental policy

    shiny metal waste

    … while at the same time worldwide environmental problems such as climate change, soil degradation and biodiversity loss are worsening. Hence resource stewardship and … end, multi-facetted strategies for abiotic and biotic resources, as well as water, land, and energy need to be integrated into a coherent whole, and the political, … 1992, the sustainable use of natural resources has been seen internationally as an essential prerequisite for sustainable development. At European level, resource …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 24.10.2022

    Resource conservation law

    aufgestapelte, gefällte Bäume

    … should be prescribed by law The growing worldwide use of raw materials, land and environmental media damages the environment and poses a major environmental … considered include the legislation on spatial planning, mining, installations, building and environmental impact assessment; however, the study also looks at … streams would be preferable to a general substance stream law; and (b) it is essential that direct and indirect behaviour management instruments be linked to an …

  • Article from 01.08.2019 | Last changed: 02.08.2019

    Resource use and its consequences

    construction of a pipeline

    … of 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 … do in soil degradation, water shortages, biodiversity loss, damage to ecosystem functions and global warming exacerbation. And that’s not all. For the use of … of nature. And even at the end stage of the supply chain, environmental harm is unavoidable. For example, recycling requires energy, using waste for energy generates …

  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers

    Käse, aus Plastikfolie ausgewickelt

    … effects on the organism. Some representatives of this group are known as endocrine disruptors due to their ability to cause damage to health through changes in … gland and the pituitary gland (Hypophysis). The latter controls important bodily functions and regulates the body’s endocrine system. With DINP and DIDP, the … Toxicological basic data for the derivation of EU-LCI values for 5 substances from building products Focus on the future: 3D printing Development of cornerstones for a …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Permitting procedure in Germany

    … the dismantling of the Neumayer Station II. All the corresponding documentation are open documents: Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation UBA permit and AWI … the dismantling of the Neumayer Station II. All the corresponding documentation are open documents: Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation UBA permit and AWI …