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  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 08.10.2021

    State of the art in safety technology

    … technology The information system INFOSIS in German was developed by the Federal Environment Agency and the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing … accidents and helps to fulfil the obligation on public authorities to disseminate environmental information, as set out in Article 10 of the Environmental Information …

  • Article from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 13.10.2016

    Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks

    … Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks The German Environment Agency evaluates and reviews the aspects of nanotechnology relevant to … and risks of nanotechnology processes and products for the environment and for environmental protection. The studies are entitled: “Environmental Relief Effects …

  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 07.12.2023

    Plant safety

    … are used – and in the event of an accident, minimize the consequent health and environmental effects. At the UBA, all such measures are based on the principle of …

  • 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.

    … as alternative refrigerants. For the sake of climate protection the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) favours CO 2 as a refrigerant for mobile air conditioning … Authority report on R1234yf in MAC (2013) (3.13 MB) Mobile Air Conditioning: Environmentally Sound Alternatives (1.38 MB) Press Release 06/2010 (54.24 kB) Press …

  • Article from 22.03.2016 | Last changed: 22.03.2016

    Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic

    People and penguins

    … Hertel/UBA Antarctica is not only a very sensitive ecosystem, it is also a hostile environment for humans. Compliance with the visitor guidelines ensures protection of … effects of underwater noise Assessment of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns How to behave? Visitor Guidelines …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Whale monitoring in the Antarctic

    humpback whale

    … authorisation process as foreseen in the German Act to implement the Protocol of Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (AUG). The project is also … effects of underwater noise Assessment of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns How to behave? Visitor Guidelines …

  • Article from 23.02.2017 | Last changed: 13.06.2017

    Agricultural law

    agriculture

    … Source: CC Vision Intensive agriculture is a major source of pollution and other environmental damage. It is responsible for a considerable share of greenhouse gas …

  • Article from 13.02.2019 | Last changed: 13.02.2020

    Environmental protection in specific law

    Environmental protection in specific law last update on 13.02.2019 Environmental issues and goals must be integrated into the substantive requirements …

  • Article from 19.09.2018 | Last changed: 19.09.2018

    Special Exposure Situations

    Smog during sunrise in Shanghai

    … situations deserve special consideration. They occur when usual or expected environmental conditions are not met. Human health is particularly at risk in these …

  • 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.

    Environmental justice – Environment, health and social conditions Where we live is a … residential areas and supporting the creation of healthy and sustainable living environments. Associated content Links Aktionsprogramm Umwelt und Gesundheit: …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Environmental impact on people

    Eine Kuh grast auf einer Wiese, dahinter stehen Einfamilienhäuser. Hinter den Häuser ragen riesige qualmende Schornsteine empor.

    Environmental impact on people Our health is influenced by the environment we live …