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  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Cadmium in particulate matter

    Schornsteine vor blauem Himmel

    … is toxic and cancerogenic. It belongs to the heavy metals and usually occurs bound to other substances. In ambient air arsenic is measured bound to particulate matter. last update on 30.08.2023 Emission sources Cadmium is … to the kidneys and disturbs the bone metabolism. Cadmium and its inorganic compounds are classified as being cancerogenic. Air quality standards There is an …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Lead in particulate matter

    Ein Auto steht in einer Tiefgarage.

    … Source: B. Plank / Fotolia.com Lead is a toxic heavy metal and usually occurs bound to other substances. In ambient air lead is measured bound to particulate matter. last update on 30.08.2023 Emission sources Until the … beginning of the 1990s road traffic used to be the main emission source. Lead compounds were used as anti-knock additives in petrol. Car exhausts lead to an immense …

  • Article from 11.03.2021 | Last changed: 11.03.2021

    Benzo(a)pyrene in particulate matter

    Kaminofen mit Feuer und Brennholzkorb

    … Benzo(a)pyrene is also emitted by traffic when fuels are burnt. Health risks Bound to particulate matter polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can be inhaled or … in particulate matter - annual mean values 2007 - 2021 Source: Umweltbundesamt II 4.2 mit Daten der Messnetze der Länder und des Bundes Benzo(a)pyrene in particulate matter - Annual tabulation Here the …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Arsenic in particulate matter

    A smoking chimney

    … or non-metallic characteristics. It rarely occurs elementary but most of the time bound to other substances. In ambient air arsenic is measured bound to particulate matter. last update on 30.08.2023 Emission sources Arsenic … Agency (0.3 ng/m³). Arsenic in PM10 - annual mean values 2007 - 2021 Source: Umweltbundesamt II 4.2 mit Daten der Messnetze der Länder und des Bundes Arsenic in …

  • Article from 26.05.2021 | Last changed: 26.05.2021

    Heavy Metals in Particulate Matter (PM10)

    … Heavy metals in ambient air rarely occur elementary but most of the time bound to particulate matter. By inhalation health risks arise because some pollutants … metal … Heavy metals in ambient air rarely occur elementary but most of the time bound to particulate matter. By inhalation health risks arise because some pollutants …

  • Landing page from 07.11.2025

    Environmental Indicators

    … on water issues of the Federal States and the Federal Government Nitrate in groundwater © Research and Technology Centre West Coast a.o. Plastic waste in the North … Environmentally friendly consumption © Held et al./Institut für Makroökonomie und Konjunkturforschung National Welfare Index © Statistisches Bundesamt Global environmental footprint of consumption Environment and economy © …

  • Article from 16.08.2024 | Last changed: 16.08.2024

    Cross-media monitoring in air quality management

    Neuglobsow air monitoring station

    … in air quality management Neuglobsow air monitoring station Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 16.08.2024 ICP Integrated Monitoring The International Cooperative Programme on Integrated Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Ecosystems The …

  • Article from 04.09.2016 | Last changed: 24.09.2016

    Call for Papers and Contributions

    Das dreifarbige Logo der International Cycling Conference 2017 zeigt ein Fahrrad und darunter den Titel der Konferenz als Schriftzug

    … of what constrains or motivates policy development and implementation on the ground. To further make the case for active mobility much more can be done to create or … ensure optimal solutions are implemented. The ICC aims to bring together a better understanding of all fields relevant to the promotion of active mobility, ranging … of what constrains or motivates policy development and implementation on the ground. To further make the case for active mobility much more can be done to create or …

  • Article from 25.08.2016 | Last changed: 26.01.2018

    Checklists for contingency planning for transboundary waters

    Checklists for contingency planning for transboundary waters This checklist intends to help competent authorities, as key actors in transboundary contingency planning, put in place effective and efficient contingency …

  • Article from 03.06.2016 | Last changed: 13.12.2018

    Pilot project on environmental justice in German municipalities

    Having a healthy living environment should not be coupled to level of income.

    … Munich. Difu is providing scientific support to the pilot project, which is also funded by the German Environment Agency under the Environmental Research Plan. Research questions How can environmental … “Environmental Justice” for municipalities providing definitions, background information, checklists, advice on implementation and practical examples …

  • Article from 13.09.2017 | Last changed: 27.09.2021

    Small-scale drinking water supplies

    Fenced well to prevent drinking-water contamination.

    … is therefore important for their safe operation. last update on 13.09.2017 Undivided health protection for drinking-water In Germany, the requirements … by the authorities. By adopting this approach, Germany ensures non-discriminating, undivided health protection with respect to drinking water for all citizens. Part of the rural population is supplied with water from private wells In Germany, around 99.4 % of the population were connected to the centralised public water supply …

  • Article from 30.04.2024 | Last changed: 13.06.2024

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Project AskREACH

    Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

    … Friends of the Earth Croatia (ZelHR) Czech Republic: Arnika – Toxics and Waste Programme Denmark: Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DKEPA), Danish Consumer … (UBA), Baltic Environmental Forum Germany (BEF DE), Friends of the Earth Germany (BUND), Society for Institutional Analysis (sofia) at the University of Applied …