… the exposure of the German population to pollutants. The data are used to inform the public. It also provides an important scientific basis for policy … asked about their households, living environments, leisure activities, diets, and more. In this way, possible sources of exposure can be identified. The beginning: …

… Source: Susanne Kambor Climate change is advancing rapidly. This makes it all the more important to effectively align economic, societal and political action with the … According to the UBA’s assessment, it is possible to reduce emissions by more than 90 percent compared with 1990, thus going beyond the requirements of the …

… sand and gravel banks, islands, or fallen trees. However, water bodies having more land not only means they have the necessary conditions for sustainable water … A land-use target for watercourse development is an important component. Further information The calculation methodology, further results on natural areas for …

… effect is expressed in terms of the effect of carbon dioxide (CO 2 equivalents). More detailed information: ’Treibhausgas-Emissionen in Deutschland’ (in German only) . Related … effect is expressed in terms of the effect of carbon dioxide (CO 2 equivalents). More detailed information: ’Treibhausgas-Emissionen in Deutschland’ (in German only) …

… format of the TES Academy to address current topics. The events are intended to inform and trigger discussion and reflection and ideally create joint proposals for … format of the TES Academy to address current topics. The events are intended to inform and trigger discussion and reflection and ideally create joint proposals for …

… travel by German federal employees. The Federal Government plans to purchase more than 235,000 ERCs which will then be cancelled. ERCs for emissions in 2015 were … global Sustainable Development Goals. UBA is now starting the process of acquiring more than 235,000 ERCs for the year 2016 from high-quality climate change mitigation …

… for chemicals ≥ 1000 tpa based on the project REACH Compliance The standard information requirements necessary for the registration and their adaptation options … scrutinize whether an update of their registration dossier is necessary to meet the information requirements. The presented recommendations are intended to support … Project No. (FKZ) 3715674220, 3716674220 Publisher Umweltbundesamt Additional information PDF is accessible File size 1.51 MB Print version not available Tags …

… occurrence of antibiotics in the environment and gives an overview of the existing information on effects at realistic concentrations. At present, there is too limited information to judge whether antibiotic residues in the environment can exert … ter Laak, Dr. Karen Duis Language English Project No. (FKZ) 371163423 Additional information PDF is accessible File size 2.30 MB Print version not available Tags …

… If the carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere increases, the oceans absorb more carbon dioxide (CO2). As a result, the pH value of the seawater decreases and … to ponds, buildings, machinery, feed and the fish stocks themselves.   Further information Adaptation: Field of Action Fishery Associated content Links Addressing …

… of forest-genetic resources Source: BLE (gene conservation objects: GENRES (information system on genetic ressources)/ FGRDEU-Online (national inventory of … for the loss of adaptability of populations. Progressive climate change with ever-more extreme weather events and associated impacts increase the selection pressure …

… for planning precautionary and emergency measures for municipalities as well as for informing property and building owners and raising their awareness. At the political … are sufficiently heat and drought tolerant. Municipalities need planning tools and information materials that support the selection of climate-resilient trees. The … instead of being discharged into the sewage system. To promote such measures, information materials, planning tools and recommendations for action for urban and …