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Population share exposed to particulate matter (PM2.5) above the WHO guideline/EU limit value

A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a declining trend considering the EU limit value.

… to particulate matter (PM2.5) above the WHO guideline/EU limit value Source: German Environment Agency Download image (231.88 kB) Downloads: Figure as PDF …

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The forms of administration and their different dosages influence how much active pharmaceuticals ar

Infographic with three blocks for oral, parenteral and topical forms of administration of human medicinal products. The forms of administration are specified for each block (oral: tablet, soft and hard capsule, lozenge, effervescent tablet, powder/granules, syrup/juice/solution, parenteral: infusion, injection, suppository, local: ointment/cream/paste/gel, drops/spray, transdermal plaster, inhaler) and the environmental aspects are indicated (oral: compared to parenteral forms, sometimes higher dosage requi

… much active pharmaceuticals are released into the environment. Source: CC-BY 4.0 German Environment Agency, Ecologic Institute 2023 The following contents contain …

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Discrepancy between average pollutant concentrations and WHO recommendations ...

A graph for three air pollutants shows the extent to which the WHO recommendations from 2021 will be exceeded on average in urban areas between 2000 and 2024. The development of the various pollutants varies. Between 2000 and 2024, values for NO2 are between 172 and 28 percent, for ozone between 44 and 28 percent and for PM2.5 between 255 and 61 percent

… between average pollutant concentrations and WHO recommendations ... Source: German Environment Agency Download image (382.79 kB) Downloads: Figure as PDF …

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Environmental aspects of different methods of administration of pharmaceuticals

… much active pharmaceuticals are released into the environment. Source: CC-BY 4.0 German Environment Agency, Ecologic Institute 2023 Download image (4.60 MB) The …

Publication from 26.05.2021

Untersuchungen zur Ermittlung der Wirkungen von präventiven Hochwasserschutzmaßnahmen im Rahmen des Nationalen Hochwasserschutzprogramms

Titelseite der Publikation TEXTE 70/2021 Untersuchungen zur Ermittlung der Wirkungen von präventiven Hochwasserschutzmaßnahmen im Rahmen des Nationalen Hochwasserschutzprogramms

… Bundesanstalt für Gewässerkunde (BfG) hat im Auftrag des Umweltbundesamtes (UBA) in einem fünfjährigen Vorhaben mit Unterstützung der Bundesländer die Wirkung der … 2021 Author(s) Marcus Hatz, Carina Schuh, Dinh Quang Duong, Thomas Maurer Language German Project No. (FKZ) 3715 21 211 0 Publisher Umweltbundesamt Links …

Publication from 23.11.2020

Analysis of current developments in global carbon markets

… Sustainability | Strategies | International matters Analysis of current developments in global carbon markets The … information PDF is accessible File size 1.13 MB Print version not available … Analysis of current developments in global carbon markets …

Publication from 22.11.2017

Considerations about the relationship of nanomaterial’s physical-chemical properties and aquatic toxicity for the purpose of grouping

Cover of publication Texte 102/2017 Considerations about the relationship of nanomaterial’s physical-chemical properties and aquatic toxicity for the purpose of grouping

… Chemicals Considerations about the relationship of nanomaterial’s physical-chemical properties and aquatic toxicity for the purpose of grouping Based on the variety of existing nanomaterials with numerous modifications, the …

Publication from 24.05.2023

Review of the OECD Test Guidelines relevant to environmental assessment with regard to the state of the art in science and technology

Cover von 2023-05-24_TEXTE_72-2023_OECD_Test-Guidelines

… Chemicals, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters Review of the OECD Test Guidelines relevant to environmental assessment with regard … OECD TGs has not been provided for in the current procedure so far. The aim of the present project was therefore to identify the OECD TGs that do not currently …

Press release 17/2016 from 22.04.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

UBA measures new record highs for carbon dioxide

Building of the air quality measuring station on a snow-covered slope

… record: concentrations of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) at both of the German Environment Agency’s (UBA) measuring stations on the Zugspitze and the … concentrated. The environmental CO 2 monitoring by the air measuring network of the German Environment Agency is part of the international Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) … ppm on the Schauinsland, and 400.4 ppm on the Zugspitze. The measured values on Germany's highest peak are particularly representative because it lies in the free …

Publication from 12.11.2024

Instruments to increase climate policy ambition before 2020 - economic and political implications in selected industry and emerging countries

… Climate | Energy Instruments to increase climate policy ambition before 2020 - economic and political … between the emissions projected in the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) submitted by countries to the UNFCCC and the emissions that are consistent …

Publication from 29.06.2023

Schwerpunkt 2-2020: 30 Jahre Deutsche Einheit

… Climate | Energy, Economy | Consumption, Air, Soil | Land, Waste | Resources, Water Schwerpunkt 2-2020: 30 Jahre Deutsche Einheit Das Magazin "Schwerpunkt" des Umweltbundesamtes widmet sich in jeder Ausgabe …

Publication from 21.01.2016

Analysis and Enhancement of the Legal Framework – The Need for Action in the Light of Current Developments of Antarctic Tourism

Cover Texte 06/2016 Analysis and Enhancement of the Legal Framework – The Need for Action in the Light of Current Developments of Antarctic Tourism

… Sustainability | Strategies | International matters Analysis and Enhancement of the Legal Framework – The Need for Action in the Light of Current Developments of Antarctic Tourism The present study analyzes the legal framework of Antarctic tourism in the light of its …