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  • Article from 15.05.2020 | Last changed: 18.05.2020

    Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)

    … of the measuring sites. The substances on the national watchlist complied with the Draft for the annual average environmental quality standard (EQS-Draft) for … of annual average - AA-EQS and PNEC of active pharmaceutical ingredients; as at May 2020 Source: FG II 2.4 / Umweltbundesamt Download image (924.13 kB) …

  • Article from 15.05.2020 | Last changed: 15.05.2020

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    A token stands in the middle of a wooden square, three others stand outside.

    … to lead an independent adult life, whereas milder forms of atypical autism may be barely noticeable.   How often does autism occur in Germany? No figures are … developing brain, as well as those that affect the endocrine or immune system, may be relevant. These include heavy metals such as lead and mercury, pesticides …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Nickel in particulate matter

    Ein rauchender Schornstein vor bewölktem Himmel.

    … be resorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. Occupational inhaling of nickel vapors may cause a degeneration of the nasal mucosa, asthma and pneumoconiosis. But for the … in the urban background (2022). At one station the concentration of 93 ng/m³ (2008) was high above the target value. The average concentration in urban and rural …

  • Article from 29.04.2022 | Last changed: 29.04.2022

    Newsletter WHO CC Air Hygiene

    Schild des WHO CC Air Quality Management and Air Pollution Control

    … 48, 12/2011 47, 06/2011 46, 12/2010 45, 06/2010 44, 12/2009 43, 06/2009 42, 12/2008 41, 06/2008 40, 12/2007 39, 06/2007 38, 12/2006 37, 06/2006 36, 12/2005 35, 06/2005 34, … Quality Reference Laboratories (AQUILA): Its Roles and Activities 40, 12/2007 June 2008 The Relation between Temperature, Ozone and Mortality in Nine French Cities …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 27.10.2022

    Environmental burden of disease

    Traffic jam in a crowded street

    … For example, noise increases the risk of heart attack and particulate matter may trigger lung cancer. The Federal Environment Agency uses the "environmental … EBD studies it is also possible to estimate the level of health-related costs which may be saved by a healthy environment. Even if more useful information on …

  • Article from 22.11.2016 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

    Food waste in the catering sector

    Schmackhafte Desserts an einem Buffet.

    … can significantly reduce food waste and how to make good use of leftovers which may nonetheless be generated. Whom is this guideline for? The practical guide is … can significantly reduce food waste and how to make good use of leftovers which may nonetheless be generated. Whom is this guideline for? The practical guide is …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Arsenic in particulate matter

    A smoking chimney

    … through the lungs the mucous membranes and airways are damaged and lung cancer may occur. Air quality standards There is an Europe-wide target value of 6 ng/m³ as … through the lungs the mucous membranes and airways are damaged and lung cancer may occur. … There is an Europe-wide target value of 6 ng/m³ as annual mean that is …

  • Article from 26.05.2021 | Last changed: 26.05.2021

    Heavy Metals in Particulate Matter (PM10)

    … has been measured for a longer time. It is regulated in the European directive 2008/50/EC .   Tags air air pollutant air quality particulate matter heavy metal … … has been measured for a longer time. It is regulated in the European directive 2008/50/EC .   … Heavy Metals in Particulate Matter (PM10) …

  • Landing page from 07.11.2025

    Environmental Indicators

    The following overview shows the key environmental indicators of the German Environment Agency. These indicators are particularly relevant for German and international environmental policy.