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  • Article from 27.10.2022 | Last changed: 27.10.2022

    WHO Collaborating Centre for Air Quality Management

    Schild des WHO CC Air Quality Management and Air Pollution Control

    WHO Collaborating Centre for Air Quality Management WHO CC Air Quality Management and Air Pollution Control Source: Catrin Zigelski / UBA The WHO Collaborating Centre for Air Quality Management and Air Pollution Control (WHO …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    The Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

    skyscrapers with glass fronts and urban canyons

    … who spend time in buildings are called SBS Source: Tiberius Gracchus / Fotolia.com Scientists have observed a phenomenon for years in which workers mainly in new … extended periods of time at the workplace or at the end of the working day. These complaints vanish when these same people spend time elsewhere. last update on 07.11.2017 Inflamed mucous membranes or itchy skin The people concerned at first suffer general malaise, …

  • Article from 20.08.2019 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Project DEMOCOPHES

    Mutter und Kind beim Memory-Spielen, die Mutter deckt ein Kärtchen mit einer Schlange auf, der Junge schaut neugierig unter die Karte, bevor sie ganz aufgedeckt ist

    Project DEMOCOPHES For the study, mothers and children were examined who were at the same residence for five years. Source: Dan Race / Fotolia.com DEMOCOPHES is the acronym for a European project to test the feasibility of a … who had chosen not to take part were asked why they had declined to participate. … Project DEMOCOPHES

  • Article from 14.12.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

    … to different kinds of chemicals and environmental noxae, whereby even very low concentrations, which do not cause health problems in other people, lead to … MCS nor do verified findings on the environmental causes of the symptoms exist. According to the consensus criteria (Bartha et al., 1999) MCS is characterised by symptoms that are …

  • Article from 11.04.2025 | Last changed: 11.04.2025

    Monitoring and assessment

    … Monitoring and assessment The federal and state governments regularly collect data on the North Sea and Baltic Sea using various monitoring methods. This helps to assess the marine environment and counteract negative trends. In addition to traditional sampling with ships and …

  • Article from 02.02.2022 | Last changed: 25.07.2025

    Maritime shipping

    Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg

    … Maritime shipping Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg Source: FG II 2.3 / UBA More and larger … the world's oceans. Due to their high tonnages, ocean-going vessels can be a comparably environment-friendly means of transport. There is still considerable potential to design and construct them in such a way that they pollute …

  • Article from 31.03.2025 | Last changed: 10.04.2025

    Use and Impact

    Port view of Bremerhaven with container crane and container ship.

    … Use and Impact Port view of Bremerhaven with container crane and container ship. Source: FG II 2.3 / UBA The seas and oceans, including the North Sea … and recreation. However, overuse is placing increasing pressure on fragile marine ecosystems. Sustainable solutions and ‘ecological guardrails’ are needed to balance …

  • Article from 11.03.2025 | Last changed: 31.07.2025

    Protecting the seas and oceans: how can it be done?

    On the picure you see the sunset about the sea

    … View of the wide open sea Source: FG II 2.3 / UBA The German Environment Agency is committed to protecting the oceans, which are more important than ever. They buffer … Baltic Seas face many human activities, leaving their marine environment in poor condition. last update on 11.03.2025 The seas and oceans are crucial for all life on … of the world's oxygen, are home to around 80 per cent of all animal species and cover almost three quarters of the Earth's surface. The oceans play a key role in …

  • Article from 21.03.2022 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Transport law

    Wortwolke

    … Legal regulations protect the environment Source: Julia Gerlach / Umweltbundesamt A comprehensive concept for sustainable mobility needs legal instruments. These instruments may be … innovative changes differing in design as best suited for the respective area, e.g. conurbations or rural areas. We must recover road space occupied by cars, take more …

  • Article from 17.05.2013 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Climate-neutral lifestyle: Consumers lead the way

    Climate-neutral lifestyle: Consumers lead the way last update on 17.05.2013 … of climate-neutral living in our private lives. The "A climate-neutral lifestyle: Consumers lead the way in climate protection" brochure seeks to support you on your …

  • Landing page from 22.10.2025

    Press

    … Press releases Narrow down your search Topic - Any - Climate | Energy Chemicals Economy | Consumption Air Soil | Land Agriculture Health Transport Noise Waste | Resources … 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Target group - Any - Consumer Science Companies Public authorities Education Kids & Teens 721–722 of 722 …

  • Article from 03.02.2022 | Last changed: 12.08.2025

    Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW)

    Logo des Programms GAW und der WMO OMM

    … Organisation, UNO/WMO is a system of global monitoring of the atmosphere. It consists of a worldwide measuring network of observation stations and scientific … (NO, NO 2 , NO X , NO y ), Peroxy Acetic Nitric Anhydride (PAN), Carbon monoxide (CO), Volatile organic carbons ( < C 5 ) and (>= C 5 ) Aerosols: Fine and ultrafine …