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  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 18.03.2021

    Antarctic

    An appealing light blue iceberg floats in the nearly black water. The sky is gray and drab.

    … Antarctic The eternal ice is fascinating not only to researchers Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA … turn to the page “Applying for a permit to travel to the Antarctic”. Associated content Links Secretetariat of the Antarctic Treaty Committee for Environmental … (ASOC) – NGO International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) Related contents Antragsformulare in der Übersicht Erhaltung der lebenden Meeresschätze der …

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    … Protocol on Water and Health The protocol is a legally-binding instrument on water and health in the UNECE … the particular challenges that small-scale water supplies face. Associated content Links WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Drinking-water Hygiene Related contents Anerkennung und Harmonisierung – 4MS-Initiative Indikator: Heiße Tage …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … Constant water intake is key to our health, as our bodies lose water throughout the day and night. An adult should normally drink an average of two liters of water … from groundwater and well water, 13 percent from reservoirs and river water, and the remaining 17 percent originates from surface water, but is virtually the same as … processes. We do likewise for disinfection at our Marienfelde lab. Associated content Links Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water Documents …

  • Article from 17.02.2016 | Last changed: 20.10.2016

    Harmful substance properties

    … properties When is a product considered low-polluting and low-emissions? What other environmental properties should a product have? Various evaluation methods are … for a precautionary, sustainable Substance Policy” (out of print). Associated content Links SUBSPORT Substitution Support Portal US EPA: Design for the … Publications Enhancement of the REACH requirements for (imported) articles Related contents Chemikalien / REACH Chemische Stoffe Toxikologie Tags chemicals polyvinyl …

  • Article from 28.03.2014 | Last changed: 28.03.2014

    Toxic substances in products

    two little boys are playing with plastic toys on the floor

    … notebooks or rubber boots: toxic substances can be found in almost everything. The purpose of environmental and health protection is to steadily reduce the number … that are low-pollutant and low in consumption of energy and resources?   Related contents Chemische Stoffe Bauprodukte Chemikalien / REACH Kommission …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … loss An earthworm in its natural habitat. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt The world’s soils are neither barren nor dead, for they constitute the habitats of … of soils Recommending measures aimed at strengthening soil protection Associated content Links European Atlas of Soil Biodiversity National Strategy on Biological … Biodiversitätsstrategie Die abenteuerliche Reise von Fridolin dem Regenwurm Related contents Düngemittel Bodenerosion durch Wind Bodenerosion durch Wasser Rechtliche …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Benzene

    Zapfsäule einer Tankstelle mit drei Benzinzapfhähnen

    … is an organic, chemical compound with an aromatic odour. It is carcinogenic and a content of petrol. last update on 25.05.2021 Emission sources Formerly refueling was … emission source. This problem was solved by gas displacement techniques. Nevertheless, road traffic is the main emission source for benzene which is content of … Informationsblatt Benzol (65.90 kB) Information on benzene (65.41 kB) Related contents Rechtliche Grundlagen der Luftreinhaltung Wirkungen auf die Gesundheit Tags …

  • Article from 20.04.2015 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program

    CORINE Land Cover 2006

    … The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program CORINE Land Cover 2006 Source: Umweltbundesamt … (DLR)’s Deutsches Fernerkundungsdatenzentrum, on behalf of the UBA. Associated content Links Corine Land Cover - Germany Publications Updating the Land Use and … 2012 - „Backdating“of DLM-DE from the Reference Year 2009 to the Year 2006 Related contents Indikator: Siedlungs- und Verkehrsfläche Umweltmanagement im UBA Bebauung …

  • Article from 10.08.2020 | Last changed: 11.08.2020

    Environmental Specimen Bank

    photo of a women working in the Environmental specimen bank

    … Environmental Specimen Bank Environmental Specimen Bank: Ice cold in the name of protection of the environment and health Source: Umweltbundesamt The … coordinated by the German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt). Associated content Links German environmental specimen bank Related contents Deutsche Umweltstudie zur Gesundheit, GerES Flüsse Tags air pollutant …

  • Article from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil compaction

    Photo of a tyre track on an arable.

    … Soil compaction Farm machinery tends to compact the soil. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt Farm vehicles exert pressure on the … and form a network of pores whose size and properties vary. The higher the water content of soil, the lower its stability will be due to the fact that the particles … image (1.41 MB) Distribution of the compaction vulnerability with varying water contents throughout Germany. Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (212.19 kB) …

  • Article from 29.11.2022 | Last changed: 29.11.2022

    Helpful hints on gaining recognition

    … Useful information for environmental associations seeking recognition according to the Environmental Appeals Act (UmwRG) last update on 29.11.2022 The German … preservation (cf. Article 3 (1) sentence 3 clause 2 UmwRG ). This information confers the additional rights in the field of nature conservation pursuant to … über den Zugang zu Informationen, Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligung und Z… Related contents Anerkennung von Umwelt- und Naturschutzvereinigungen Voraussetzungen der …

  • Article from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2025

    Preconditions for Recognition

    … last update on 15.06.2017 Requirements for associations To make use of the special NGO litigation rights pursuant to Article 2 of the Environmental Appeals … and landscape preservation. A corresponding statement in the recognition decision confers to associations additional participation and litigation rights in the field … Zugang zu Informationen, Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligung und Zugang zu Gerichten Related contents Zugang zu Umweltinformationen Umweltordnungswidrigkeiten und …