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  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 07.12.2023

    Plant safety

    … are also active participants in commissions that promulgate rules and regulations. Moreover, we document and analyze industrial accidents in Germany and elsewhere with … and apply an accident prevention plan. Larger plant elements are subject to more stringent requirements such as submitting safety reports and elaborating alarm …

  • 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.

    … 1234yf has a Global Warming Potential four times higher than CO 2 . What is even more important to note is the technical possibility of refilling 1234yf-run mobile air conditioning units with the even more climate-damaging R134a. In contrast, only CO2 can be refilled as the …

  • Article from 22.03.2016 | Last changed: 22.03.2016

    Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic

    People and penguins

    … It contains useful advice and guidelines for proper behaviour and background information about the continent. The document aims to ensure that all visitors … It contains useful advice and guidelines for proper behaviour and background information about the continent. The document aims to ensure that all visitors …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Whale monitoring in the Antarctic

    humpback whale

    … methodology or if they are indicative of actual changes in the stock size. Furthermore, the surveys did not account for populations which are mainly found in the pack … cetaceans in the Southern Ocean following international standards aims to deliver information on the occurrence abundance and habitat use of whales in Antarctica. The …

  • 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

    … for PM 10 of 40 µg/m 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 … avoid heavy smoke and ash, and a low energy yield, your wood should never contain more than 25% moisture. You might want to point this out to any neighbours using …

  • Article from 14.08.2017 | Last changed: 14.08.2017

    Environmental pollution and diseases of the elderly

    old woman

    … derived from this research would be a benefit for the society because at present more than 1 million people in Germany suffer from dementia and around 250,000 from … derived from this research would be a benefit for the society because at present more than 1 million people in Germany suffer from dementia and around 250,000 from …

  • Article from 23.02.2017 | Last changed: 13.06.2017

    Agricultural law

    agriculture

    … legislation are not yet sufficient to effectively steer agriculture towards a more sustainable use of natural resources and allow environmental quality objectives … legislation are not yet sufficient to effectively steer agriculture towards a more sustainable use of natural resources and allow environmental quality objectives …

  • 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.

    … Source: CC Vision People with low incomes and little education are often more exposed to environmental stress than socially advantaged people. Under the … im Rahmen des REFOPLAN-Vorhabens "Umweltgerechtigkeit auf Bundesebene" Projektinformation Umweltgerechtigkeit stärker verankern Umsetzung einer integrierten …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 30.07.2020

    Formaldehyde emissions: Test conditions for wood-based materials

    … other products is still offgassing into indoor air. Low-emission products are now more important than ever, as, for energy-conservation reasons, new and renovated … as “May cause cancer” (category 1 B pursuant to the CLP Regulation). Further information on the assessment of risks to health, occurrence and possible measures …

  • Article from 26.04.2012 | Last changed: 20.09.2013

    Clean air plans

    … and municipal level cooperate closely to develop these plans. The plans consist of more or less large bundles of individual measures. Cities and municipalities may … detailing these plans. The respective municipalities are responsible for keeping information on their low emission zones up-to-date. Associated content Links Low …

  • Article from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 26.03.2024

    Air Quality Control in Europe

    … Air Quality Control in Europe last update on 26.03.2024 Further information Industrial installations are only granted a license if model …

  • Article from 01.02.2016 | Last changed: 07.08.2023

    Low-emission zones in Germany

    Road sign for  a low-emission zone

    … smaller than 10 micrometres (PM 10 ). The daily average may not be exceeded on more than 35 days per calendar year.  Many German cities have recorded a … smaller than 10 micrometres (PM 10 ). The daily average may not be exceeded on more than 35 days per calendar year.  Many German cities have recorded a …