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  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Nitrogen dioxide

    … Nitrogen dioxide The main sources of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide are combustion processes in the industrial and … tabulations from 2001 onwards can be found (station-by-station). Associated content Documents Information on nitrogen oxides (NO2, NOx) (70.10 kB) Related contents …

  • Article from 08.08.2022 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Soil loss – any soil crumb counts

    Photo of an extreme form of erosion.

    … Soil loss – any soil crumb counts Erosion – the stealthy loss of fertile soil. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt When heavy … occurs irregularly and spatially limited. This makes it challenging to observe, document, balance and evaluate the effects of the process. Soil loss is either not … mapping. Both on-site and off-site erosion forms should be recorded and documented. For a German-wide harmonized standardized recording, filed mapping …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Sulphur dioxide

    … fossil fuels, for example coal and oil. last update on 25.05.2021 Human health and the environment are negatively influenced by high sulphur dioxide concentrations. … processes lead to "acid rain", which causes long-term damage to ecosystems. In the 1970's the region between Dresden, Prague and Krakow ("sulphur triangle") was … tabulations from 2000 onwards can be found (station-by-station). Associated content Documents Information on sulphur dioxide (SO2) (94.79 kB) Related contents …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 24.10.2022

    Resource conservation law

    aufgestapelte, gefällte Bäume

    … Resource conservation law Resources have the right to be protected Source: Alberto Masnovo / Fotolia.com Despite the growing demand for natural resources and the environmental problems entailed by … Products Rechtsgutachten Aktuelle Analyse des europäischen Ressourcenschutzrechts Documents International Governance for environmentally sound supply of raw materials …

  • Article from 01.08.2019 | Last changed: 02.08.2019

    Resource use and its consequences

    construction of a pipeline

    … Resource use and its consequences Resource use can destroy landscape, like here the constructionthe of a pipe line Source: ReinhardT / Fotolia.com There’s no doubt about it: resource use is freighted with consequences. It …

  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers

    Käse, aus Plastikfolie ausgewickelt

    … Food is often wrapped in plastic films. Source: Ars Ulrikusch/FOTOLIA.com FAQ of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) last update on 06.12.2017 What are phthalates, what are they for? Phthalates are compounds of phthalic acid (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid) …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Permitting procedure in Germany

    … Permitting procedure in Germany The German permitting procedure for activities in the Antarctic is regulated by a … out an activity in the Antarctic is submitted to the UBA, Agency staff examines documents whether the activity gives cause to suspect less than a minor or …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Applying for a permit to travel to the Antarctic

    Applying for a permit to travel to the Antarctic Although the Antarctic does not "belong" to anyone as such, anybody travelling to the … a permit is issued for your activity, which can contain provisos and conditions. … Applying for a permit to travel to the Antarctic

  • Article from 06.08.2013 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Media professionals in Antarctica

    Penguins in the antarctic, behind a cruising ship

    … close-ups of penguins, reports on research activity – media professionals spare neither icy cold nor other adversities to bring Antarctica in focus for readers and … Treaty area. Further information is available on our web pages and in the following documents: Leaflet "How to Behave? Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Visitor …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Inspections in the Antarctic

    2013 South African-German inspection group

    Inspections in the Antarctic 2013 South African-German inspection group Source: M. Ney Most of UBA's work with regard to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty and the Antarctic … tour were mainly at research stations. The outcomes of the inspection were documented in an inspection report which also included proposals for optimisation …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 04.05.2020

    International policy and knowledge transfer

    People working on a presentation

    … International policy and knowledge transfer International exchange of knowledge is the basis for worldwide environmental protection standards. Source: Raxpixel.com / Fotolia Environmental damage does not stop at borders. This is why the paths to greater environmental protection and sustainable development are … Publications Advisory Assistance Programme Программа консультационной помощи Documents Indo-German Expert Group Policy Paper: Sustainable Lifestyles (1.69 MB) …

  • Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    Alpine Convention

    A clear-water lake, surrounded by high mountains

    … Alpine Convention High Alpine lake Source: Hoffmann / UBA The Alps are the largest natural and cultural space in Central Europe. The mountains shape the landscape and lifestyle of the population in eight different …