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  • 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

    … is not in use.    According to the Federal Association of Chimney Sweepers around 11.7 Mio so called “ single-roo m firing systems” are installed in Germany. They … aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) might occur in some residential areas, e specially under inversion weather conditions when a large number of wood burning stoves and … agency are the institutions you might need to contact . Associated content Links Particulate matter Small combustion plants ordinance Related contents …

  • Article from 14.08.2017 | Last changed: 14.08.2017

    Environmental pollution and diseases of the elderly

    old woman

    … However, a new awareness regarding environmental influences is gaining ground, that later phases in life should be considered as well. A reasonable … at present more than 1 million people in Germany suffer from dementia and around 250,000 from Parkinson’s disease. These illnesses pose an immense challenge for … aged between 68 and 79 years) carried out by the University of Düsseldorf showed a link between cognitive test results and proximity to road traffic. A recent Danish …

  • Article from 23.02.2017 | Last changed: 13.06.2017

    Agricultural law

    agriculture

    … in agricultural law should be further strengthened. Associated content Links Wasserrecht Bodenschutzrecht Related contents Landwirtschaft Umweltrecht … natural rubber, coffee and iron ore supply chains Tags environmental protection Bundesnaturschutzgesetz agricultural law environmental law … Intensive agriculture is …

  • Article from 13.02.2019 | Last changed: 13.02.2020

    Environmental protection in specific law

    … protection in specific law and makes proposals for reform. Associated content Links Umweltprüfung Publications International Governance for Environmentally Sound Supply of Raw Materials – Policy Options and Recommendations Stärkung eines nachhaltigen Konsums im Bereich Produktnutzung durch Anpassungen im Zivil- und öffentlichen Recht Umweltschutz im Planungsrecht Klimaschutz in der räumlichen …

  • Article from 19.09.2018 | Last changed: 19.09.2018

    Special Exposure Situations

    Smog during sunrise in Shanghai

    … diet or exposure relevant hobbies must be considered. Regarding the general background exposure (e.g to pollutants in the air) , we often have little or no choice to … negative health effects and how to avoid or deal with them.   Associated content Links Umweltprobenbank Related contents Umweltmedizin Umweltbedingte … diet or exposure relevant hobbies must be considered. Regarding the general background exposure (e.g to pollutants in the air) , we often have little or no choice to …

  • 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.

    … are often more exposed to environmental stress than socially advantaged people. Under the heading of “environmental justice”, the UBA works on the subject of the … factors like education and income as well as factors such as migration background and social environment affect living conditions, lifestyles, available resources … the creation of healthy and sustainable living environments. Associated content Links Aktionsprogramm Umwelt und Gesundheit: Umweltgerechtigkeit Deutsche …

  • Article from 23.03.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Commissions and Working Groups

    etwa 10 Leute sitzen auf einer Veranstaltung an U-förmig aufgestellten Tischen mit Namensschildern und Laptops, vorne läuft ein Beamer

    … indoor air pollutants and derives guide values for indoor air. To establish the fundamentals for a uniform and reproducible health-related evaluation of building … indoor air pollutants and derives guide values for indoor air. To establish the fundamentals for a uniform and reproducible health-related evaluation of building …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 30.07.2020

    Formaldehyde emissions: Test conditions for wood-based materials

    … on the assessment of risks to health, occurrence and possible measures can be found on our page dedicated to formaldehyde . Although legal regulations (Hazardous … than formaldehyde, in the Federal Gazette in November 2018. The BLAC has placed a link to this publication here . The new test procedure entered into force on 1 … of the REACH Regulation. You can find out more about this here . Associated content Links Testing procedures for the Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance About the health …

  • Article from 26.04.2012 | Last changed: 20.09.2013

    Clean air plans

    … cooperate closely to develop these plans. The plans consist of more or less large bundles of individual measures. Cities and municipalities may apply urban and … The German Federal Environment Agency ( Umweltbundesamt ) has published a list of links to websites detailing these plans. The respective municipalities are …

  • Article from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 26.03.2024

    Air Quality Control in Europe

    … on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency. It is available free of charge under the name of AUSTAL and has proved its practical value.  Modellers from abroad … a straightforward translation of the program to other languages. Associated content Links AUSTAL - Application Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control (ger) … on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency. It is available free of charge under the name of AUSTAL and has proved its practical value.  Modellers from abroad …

  • Article from 01.02.2016 | Last changed: 07.08.2023

    Low-emission zones in Germany

    Road sign for  a low-emission zone

    … to 20 fewer exceedence days. The German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) compiles the data reported by federal states and municipalities on their … are responsible for accuracy and up-to-dateness of data. Associated content Links Web site: Low emission zones in Europe Interactive map service Low emission … to 20 fewer exceedence days. The German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) compiles the data reported by federal states and municipalities on their …

  • Article from 13.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.04.2024

    Reactive nitrogen

    Annual nitrogen inputs into the German environment – sectoral percentages of total inputs 1995-2014

    … German environment–sectoral percentages of total inputs 1995-2014 Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 13.11.2023 Forms of reactive nitrogen Reactive nitrogen, … molecular nitrogen (N 2 ), is in a great many organic and inorganic substance compounds and of vital importance to all life processes. The availability of reactive … to policymakers are set out in the Berlin Declaration. Associated content Links Nitrogen Management at the Federal Ministry for the Environment 9. …