… Learning about and experiencing soil Tiny ants can build amazingly large anthills! … forms would be unthinkable without the earth’s various soils, which can only assure a plentiful and healthy supply of food and drinking water if their ecology remains intact. But …

… Stephan Thurm (UBA) The Sino-German Track II Dialogue (T2D) on Climate Change and Sustainable Development was launched in December 2020. It is a central exchange … for Long-Term Emissions Reduction Strategies, and Enhancing Emissions Data Quality. From 2020 to 2023, six T2D Steering Committee meetings as well as various …

… Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt What is needed above all for soil to develop is time, and of course rock, which is the material from which soil develops. Likewise necessary are organic substances, water, air and microorganisms. last update on 19.02.2014 A lengthy process Soil is formed and … organisms. It takes an extremely long time for this mixture to achieve the familiar quality and necessary depth of the entity we term “soil.” It can take anywhere from …

… santia3 Fotolia.com Soil carries out myriad functions that are free of charge and extremely powerful, and that are what make soil so valuable not only to us but also to natural flora and … in conjunction with tillage and cultivation yield growth conditions of varying quality for a given soil. In today’s agricultural sector, these growth conditions …

… to the European research project PARC. The study examines the exposure of children and adolescents in Germany to environmental pollutants. In PARC, data from 20 … is analysed to determine the chemical exposure of the population in Europe and to advise policy makers. last update on 21.02.2025 Note regarding participation in the study: Participants are selected at random using a scientific procedure so that they represent the children and young …

… Concepts and mitigation strategies A doctor is holding the earth in the palm of his … status of water bodies. For the assessment of chemical parameters, Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) have been established for 45 EU-wide regulated priority …

… Source: MF / Umweltbundesamt The assessment of the environmental impact of human and veterinary medicinal products has been an integral part of the authorisation … Medicinal Products Act, TAMG). The purpose of these laws is to ensure the quality, efficacy, and safety of medicinal products in the interest of proper …

… knowledge of the effects of chronic intake – even at low concentrations – on humans and the environment. last update on 18.12.2024 Having a reliable supply of … Environmental and Emerging Risks), Preliminary Opinion on "Draft Environmental Quality Standards for Priority Substances under the Water Framework Directive", …

… Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment Pharmaceutical substances … Solely upgrading sewage treatment plants will not suffice to meet the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) proposed by the EU for certain pharmaceuticals. Further information: Relevant Micropollutants Concepts and mitigation strategies Pharmaceutical production wastewater can also …

… Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment Source: German Environment Agency 2024 To support awareness …

… medication reviews, engaging in collaboration with medical professionals, and providing information on the responsible disposal of leftover medicines. last … pharmacies can contribute to environmental protection while maintaining high-quality patient care. Further information: Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment Environmental effects of …