… Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks The German Environment Agency evaluates and reviews the aspects of nanotechnology relevant to the environment. What is … please visit our sites Good to know and Research and development projects . … Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks …

… Plant safety Plant safety and industrial-accident prevention measures aim first and foremost to prevent accidents at plants where hazardous substances are used – and in the event of an accident, minimize the consequent health and environmental …

… for wood-based materials Even today, harmful formaldehyde from wood-based materials and other products is still offgassing into indoor air. Low-emission products are now more important than ever, as, for energy-conservation reasons, new and renovated buildings are more air-tight now than they used to be. The German … such a high level of formaldehyde emissions that it was declared not marketable in Germany. A market monitoring procedure has been initiated. On 22 June 2018, …

… last update on 25.05.2011 Quality assurance principles The quality of emission and ambient air quality measurements is based essentially on a range of programmes to whose implementation science, industry and administrative authorities contribute to different degrees. Recognised measuring and testing institutes deserve particular mention in this context, since they fulfil …

… Ozone Ozone is a colourless and toxic gas, and one of the most important trace gases in the atmosphere. The natural ozone layer which occurs in the atmosphere at an altitude of between 20 and 30 km protects life on earth against harmful ultraviolet radiation. last update …

… on 21.05.2015 General The UMID publishes both submissions solicited by the editors and unsolicited submissions of original articles. The posts should be clearly … in a qualified internal peer review process. Previously published texts, tables and images must be furnished with accurate information regarding their …