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  • Article from 20.08.2019 | Last changed: 20.08.2019

    Environmental medicine

    A blood sample is taken from someones arm.

    … occurrence of environment-related diseases. To this end it is essential to identify potentially pathogenic environmental factors and understand their behaviour and … occurrence of environment-related diseases. To this end it is essential to identify potentially pathogenic environmental factors and understand their behaviour and …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

    Some labeled brown flasks

    … cannot be completely excluded, however, is the possibility that VOCs with similar potential effects may be found in traces in a product, if they were either present … for some frequently occurring VOCs with special significance in terms of their potential impacts on health. How can the quantity of VOCs be reduced? Consumers … exposure Further development of screening tests for the evaluation of potential PBT substances Food web on ice - Investigation of the bioaccumulation of …

  • Article from 02.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Substances in building products

    A construction worker lags a slab.

    … Agency reviews draft proposals for standardisation and authorisation in respect of potential impact on drinking water, groundwater, soil, and indoor air, and thus on … Agency reviews draft proposals for standardisation and authorisation in respect of potential impact on drinking water, groundwater, soil, and indoor air, and thus on …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Indoor air hygiene

    livingroom with armchairs, dining table, carpet, lamps, pictures and potted plants

    … entire region of the Geneva Air Pollution Convention Particulate matter formation potential of gas-phase emissions over Germany Tags air pollutant air quality human …

  • Article from 16.09.2013 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Mould

    mould

    … especially if large amounts of the spores are inhaled. Moulds principally have the potential to trigger allergic reactions such as inflammation of the mucous … especially if large amounts of the spores are inhaled. Moulds principally have the potential to trigger allergic reactions such as inflammation of the mucous …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Nanomaterial

    white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

    … to synthetic nanomaterials will rise. Although nanotechnology holds significant potential, it also harbours risks for the environment and human health. There is a … also adhere to aerosols. Nanoparticles can penetrate living cells. They have the potential to concentrate in organisms and to accumulate in the food chain. Inhaled … to synthetic nanomaterials will rise. Although nanotechnology holds significant potential, it also harbours risks for the environment and human health. There is a …

  • Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 11.01.2019

    Climate change and health

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … can lead to an increase of extreme weather incidents that have either a direct or potential impact on health. These events include the consequences of storms and … can lead to an increase of extreme weather incidents that have either a direct or potential impact on health. These events include the consequences of storms and …

  • Article from 14.02.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2022

    Economic issues

    … status or, in the case of heavily modified water bodies, a failure to achieve good potential is permissible. In principle, an extension of the deadline or less … status or, in the case of heavily modified water bodies, a failure to achieve good potential is permissible. In principle, an extension of the deadline or less …

  • Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Flood prevention

    The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

    … The online platform " Renaturation of Running Waters " provides information for potential initiators of renaturation projects. The ecological benefits of polders, … make a significant contribution to lowering the peaks of floods. The reduction potential is between 10 and 50 centimetres for many of the modelled flood events. … they reduce soil erosion, retain nutrients, promote biodiversity, store carbon and mitigate the effects of weather extremes (e.g. drought, heavy precipitation) on …

  • Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Floods - how they form and how we influence them

    Flooded elbe river near Dessau

    … of the Research Field Earth and Environment of the Helmholtz Association Damage potential In addition to climate-induced changes in the water balance and human … and inundation areas are increasing. This contributes to a further rise in potential damage. Residential buildings, industrial facilities as well as transport … and inundation areas are increasing. This contributes to a further rise in potential damage. Residential buildings, industrial facilities as well as transport …

  • Article from 24.06.2015 | Last changed: 26.01.2018

    Checklists for preventing water pollution from installations

    … substances and preparations hazardous to water. It comprises an overview of potential fields of action as well as specific checklists subdivided by functional … substances and preparations hazardous to water. It comprises an overview of potential fields of action as well as specific checklists subdivided by functional …