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News from 09.07.2018 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

HBM4EU Conference in September 2018

… the advantages of human biomonitoring for political decision-makers, as well as present first results of the HBM4EU programme and point out perspectives and …

Appointment from 04.09.2015

World Resources Forum 2015

… as well as a back-to-back meeting of the UNEP International Resource Panel with a presentation of the new report “International Trade in Resources: A Biophysical …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas

The picture shows the construction of a new road. The partly finished road foundation is visible. In the foreground the foundation is still being completed whereas in the background it is already sealed. Half-way along the site a vibratory plate is standing. To the left of the new road, mounds of earth are visible - behind those a treeline. In the background, the roofs of a residential area are visible.

… harvesting of renewable raw materials, it is above all relevant to protect fertile soil and productive land in a sustainable way for the future. Moreover, animals and … harvesting of renewable raw materials, it is above all relevant to protect fertile soil and productive land in a sustainable way for the future. Moreover, animals and …

Appointment from 08.08.2025

Summer School on Sustainable Pharmacy 2025: The Wider Perspective

… for action with the goal of increasing the possibility of health and well-being for present and future generations through effective prevention, medical and non-medical … at 9 am and will end on Thursday 25. September. There will be the possibility to present your project on health/sustainability/pharmacy on a poster. Tentative …

Press release 22/2015 from 09.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

Fighting dandelions with a brush and hot water

Münster town hall with wildflowers in the foreground

… at the Federal Environment Ministry Ms Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter (SPD). The presentations and talks at the symposium concurred. "Local governments can lead by … remove plant growth above ground. Further information Symposium papers, presentations and workshop results can be accessed by clicking on the event link …

Newsletter from 08.10.2020 | Last changed: 08.10.2020

Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2020

… More than 500 participants from over 40 countries are expected to attend. Database presents German initiatives on UN sustainability goal 12 In 2015, the United Nations … background paper Page number 52 Year of publication 2020 What Matters 1-2020: PFAS. Came to stay. Each issue of the German Environment Agency's "What Matters" … These chemicals are used in many applications for their water, grease and soil-repellent function. Coffee-to… Series brochure / flyer Page number 48 Year of …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

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… contaminated shellfish or fish. Subject to the type of pathogen, an infection can present in different ways. Apart from causing diarrhoea and stomach aches, the … contaminated shellfish or fish. Subject to the type of pathogen, an infection can present in different ways. Apart from causing diarrhoea and stomach aches, the …

News from 27.07.2022 | Last changed: 28.07.2022

Pesticide authorisations put our ground-& drinkingwater at risk

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… are applied directly into the environment. The active substances move into the soil matrix and degrade there. During this process, new substances are formed. Some … and drinking water - if the legislator does not take countermeasures. In soil, the maize herbicide S-metolachlor breaks down into various degradation … impact in Germany in particular, because precipitation is relatively high and the soil is very permeable in some regions. Some degradation products are already …

Appointment from 27.07.2021