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  • Article from 04.12.2015 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Artificial stream and pond system

    Hall and grounds with artificial guttering

    … water or effluent of a membrane filtration device) long stream distance allowing point-source loadings different levels of simulation by use of indoor and outdoor … water or effluent of a membrane filtration device) long stream distance allowing point-source loadings different levels of simulation by use of indoor and outdoor …

  • Article from 19.05.2015 | Last changed: 19.05.2015

    Implementation of REACH

    … of the produced or imported substance. If that volume amounts to ten tonnes per year, the manufacturer/importer must carry out his own risk assessment and disclose … If studies on animal testing on vertebrates are available and are no more than 12 years old, they may not be repeated. Authorisation for testing on vertebrates must … If studies on animal testing on vertebrates are available and are no more than 12 years old, they may not be repeated. Authorisation for testing on vertebrates must …

  • Article from 07.08.2024 | Last changed: 05.02.2025

    UBA offices

    Collage of three buildings: modern glass building, historic building in green environment and mountain station on snow-covered slope

    … underground and is used for heating or air conditioning depending on the time of year. You are more than welcome to come see our unique building for yourself, visit … ++49 30 8903-0 Our building on Berlin’s Bismarckplatz was our HQ from 1974 (the year of our founding) until we relocated to our present building in 2005. This … underground and is used for heating or air conditioning depending on the time of year. You are more than welcome to come see our unique building for yourself, visit …

  • Article from 20.01.2023 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Mission Statement

    Modern four-storey building with wood and different colored glass elements, in front of it trees and a pond with water lilies and pond lilies

    … to cooperate are central to the work of all members of the UBA team. Their many years of experience in all manner of different areas and our intensive research … to cooperate are central to the work of all members of the UBA team. Their many years of experience in all manner of different areas and our intensive research …

  • Article from 08.01.2024 | Last changed: 09.01.2024

    Mobile air conditioning with fluorinated refrigerants

    The photo shows that the fluorinated refrigerant 1234yf burned during the laboratory test.

    … – the amount of CO2 that 1.6 million passenger cars emit with their exhaust per year. Directive 2006/40/EC relating to emissions from motor vehicle air conditioning … both of which decrease the ignition temperature of the lower explosion limit. BAM points out that the additional risk of fire and explosion caused by 1234yf is …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Whale monitoring in the Antarctic

    humpback whale

    … from underwater noise. Researchers observe whales from the crow's nest, the highest point on the Polarstern vessel. Source: L. Lehnert/ITAW Whale monitoring (distance … collected from two different platforms: from the crow's nest – the highest lookout point – and by the Polarstern research vessel's own helicopters. These data will … collected from two different platforms: from the crow's nest – the highest lookout point – and by the Polarstern research vessel's own helicopters. These data will …

  • Article from 22.08.2019 | Last changed: 24.09.2019

    Emissions from wood and coal burning stoves in residential areas

    different houses, covered with snow, with smoking chimneys

    … 3 and a 24h-limit value of 50 µg/m 3 (not to be exceeded on more than 35 days a year ) . However, a WHO-report from 2013 (REVIHAAP) showed that these values could … yield, your wood should never contain more than 25% moisture. You might want to point this out to any neighbours using wood burning stoves . If you yourself feel … yield, your wood should never contain more than 25% moisture. You might want to point this out to any neighbours using wood burning stoves . If you yourself feel …

  • Article from 14.08.2017 | Last changed: 14.08.2017

    Environmental pollution and diseases of the elderly

    old woman

    … chemicals which can play a relevant role in the development of diseases. For many years now such risk factors have been studied and evaluated by environmental … between cognitive test results and proximity to road traffic. A recent Danish study points out a similar correspondence for Parkinson’s disease. References: Chin-Chan …

  • Article from 06.10.2022 | Last changed: 07.10.2022

    Environmental justice – Environment, health and social conditions

    Where we live is a determining factor for how much we are affected by environmental influences.

    … Social and environmental epidemiological studies conducted in Germany in recent years suggest that social status is a determining factor for whether and to what … Social and environmental epidemiological studies conducted in Germany in recent years suggest that social status is a determining factor for whether and to what …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 30.07.2020

    Formaldehyde emissions: Test conditions for wood-based materials

    … (“Test methods for wood-based materials”) have remained unchanged for almost 30 years. In the meantime, both indoor environments and the wood-based materials used … described in the AgBB scheme and the associated test standards, UBA has in recent years joined forces with the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing … (“Test methods for wood-based materials”) have remained unchanged for almost 30 years. In the meantime, both indoor environments and the wood-based materials used …

  • Article from 26.04.2012 | Last changed: 20.09.2013

    Clean air plans

    … Related publications Pollutants of the PRTR - Situation in Germany - Reporting years 2007 - 2023 Particulate Matter emission reduction in international maritime …

  • Article from 01.02.2016 | Last changed: 07.08.2023

    Low-emission zones in Germany

    Road sign for  a low-emission zone

    … values on particulate matter have been in effect in EU law since 1 January 2005. A yearly average of 40 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m 3 ) and a daily average of … phase, bans apply to vehicles without a sticker. In the course of the next few years, this gradually applies to vehicles that have either a red or yellow sticker. …