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  • 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

    … 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 … reason, only 120 mother-child pairs were included in this study (children aged 6-11 years and their mothers). DEMOCOPHES was carried out only in selected regions of the … Environmental Medicine), the study centre at the University of Bochum was the sole point of contact. The ideas was for the families to send back the enclosed reply …

  • Article from 15.09.2013 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Allergies

    A girl blows her nose. In the background is a flower meadow with daisies an dandelion.

    … testing.  In various publications on the subject of environment and health the UBA points out the significant link between environmental influences and allergies and … testing.  In various publications on the subject of environment and health the UBA points out the significant link between environmental influences and allergies and …

  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Endocrine disruptors

    A baby sits among cuddly toys with a ball in its hand.

    … young German men probably produce only one third of sperms their peers did thirty years ago. It is likely that half of young male Germans have such a low sperm … childhood leading to developmental anomalies and disease later in life.  For 30 years, Germany and other countries have seen an increase in the incidence of those … breast cancer over their lifetime is 50 percent higher today than it was thirty years ago. The hypothesis that hormonally active chemicals may be one cause for …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Indoor air hygiene

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

    … " . The German Environment Agency has been dealing with indoor air hygiene for many years. The agency has established an Indoor Air Hygiene Commission which is formed … maritime shipping Pollutants of the PRTR - Situation in Germany - Reporting years 2007 - 2023 Critical Limits for Acidification and Nutrient Nitrogen Creation … " . The German Environment Agency has been dealing with indoor air hygiene for many years. The agency has established an Indoor Air Hygiene Commission which is formed …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Nanomaterial

    white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

    … and it can be assumed that rapid developments will take place in the upcoming years. The number of products containing synthetic nanomaterials is constantly … and it can be assumed that rapid developments will take place in the upcoming years. The number of products containing synthetic nanomaterials is constantly …

  • Article from 12.06.2015 | Last changed: 12.06.2015

    Products

    Shopping Mall

    … mandates emission reduction measures for the use of such products and in the coming years will, through marketing restrictions, force manufacturers to use climate … mandates emission reduction measures for the use of such products and in the coming years will, through marketing restrictions, force manufacturers to use climate …

  • Article from 22.12.2025 | Last changed: 22.12.2025

    Prosecution of Illegal Waste Shipments

    Richter mit Hammer

    … § 18b of the Waste Shipment Act und is punished with imprisonment of up to fifteen years or a fine. Data about enforcement are available in the tables below. To that … § 18b of the Waste Shipment Act und is punished with imprisonment of up to fifteen years or a fine. Data about enforcement are available in the tables below. To that …

  • Article from 14.02.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2022

    Economic issues

    … environmental and resource costs) under Article 9 and Annex 3. These three points do not have to be achieved simultaneously, but at different times: The … Commission's action against Germany in Case 525/12 as unfounded. This ends an eight-year legal battle over the interpretation and application of the term "water …

  • Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Flood prevention

    The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

    … on the natural framework conditions, which are oriented to the extent of a 100-year flood. Relocating dikes creates flood retention areas. It also makes it … Flood Protection", which came into force in 2015, with up to € 100 million per year. As of 2021, flood polders with a retention volume of 825 million cubic metres … on the natural framework conditions, which are oriented to the extent of a 100-year flood. Relocating dikes creates flood retention areas. It also makes it …

  • Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Floods - how they form and how we influence them

    Flooded elbe river near Dessau

    … the simulated relative mean changes in annual flood discharges (MHQ) for various 30-year periods compared to the 1971-2000 reference period. In each case, an optimistic …

  • Article from 30.11.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Chemical Quality Standards and Assessment

    … set legally and measures against this pollution have to be taken. Additionally a 7-point chemical water quality classification provides an important basis for … that the priority substances listed in Annex X should be revised every four years. This was extended to 6 years in accordance with the management plans by Directive 2013/39/EU. The new …

  • Article from 19.09.2018 | Last changed: 18.11.2019

    Ozone and open air sport events

    People are jogging

    … 8-hour value of a day may not exceed 120 µg/m 3 on more than 25 days per calendar year (averaged over 3 years). An “information threshold” of 180 μg/m 3 (1 hour value) and an “alarm … may not exceed 120 µg/m 3 on more than 25 days per calendar year (averaged over 3 years). An “information threshold” of 180 μg/m 3 (1 hour value) and an “alarm …