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  • 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

    Emissions from wood and coal burning stoves in residential areas Especially in the winter time the air can be contaminated with fine dust from chimneys and stoves Source: Grzegorz Polak / Fotolia.com Smoke from house chimneys can lead … (PM10) Indikator: Bevölkerungsgewichtete Feinstaubbelastung (PM2,5) Related publications Determination of emission factors and emissions in 2020 and 2030 for …

  • Article from 14.08.2017 | Last changed: 14.08.2017

    Environmental pollution and diseases of the elderly

    old woman

    Environmental pollution and diseases of the elderly Older people's health can also … Not only children can react particularly sensitive but also the health of adults and particularly the elderly is determined by environmental influences. Therefore, … now such risk factors have been studied and evaluated by environmental medicine and public health. For example it is beyond dispute that high levels of ozone in the air …

  • Article from 23.02.2017 | Last changed: 13.06.2017

    Agricultural law

    agriculture

    … Agricultural law Laws rule how agriculture use and manipulate the nature Source: CC Vision Intensive agriculture is a major source of pollution and other environmental damage. It is responsible for a considerable share of … Wasserrecht Bodenschutzrecht Related contents Landwirtschaft Umweltrecht Related publications GreenTech made in Germany 2025 Cost allocation and incentive mechanisms …

  • Article from 13.02.2019 | Last changed: 13.02.2020

    Environmental protection in specific law

    … protection in specific law last update on 13.02.2019 Environmental issues and goals must be integrated into the substantive requirements of specific law to … specific law and makes proposals for reform. Associated content Links Umweltprüfung Publications International Governance for Environmentally Sound Supply of Raw …

  • 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.

    Environmental justice – Environment, health and social conditions Where we live is a determining factor for how much we are … zur Gesundheit, GerES Umweltbedingte Krankheitslasten Wohnfläche Related publications Umweltgerechtigkeit im städtischen Raum – Entwicklung von …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Environmental impact on people

    Eine Kuh grast auf einer Wiese, dahinter stehen Einfamilienhäuser. Hinter den Häuser ragen riesige qualmende Schornsteine empor.

    … they create their own environment - living conditions, livelihood, social bonds and leisure-time activities secure and support their lives. City and rural … Trinkwasser Lärmwirkungen Verkehrslärm Belastung des Menschen ermitteln Related publications Toxicological basic data for the derivation of EU-LCI values for five …

  • Article from 23.03.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Commissions and Working Groups

    etwa 10 Leute sitzen auf einer Veranstaltung an U-förmig aufgestellten Tischen mit Namensschildern und Laptops, vorne läuft ein Beamer

    Commissions and Working Groups Various commissions and working groups give advice to the Federal … WHO-Kooperationszentrum für Trinkwasserhygiene WHO CC Air Hygiene Report Related publications Toxicological basic data for the derivation of EU-LCI values for five …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 30.07.2020

    Formaldehyde emissions: Test conditions for wood-based materials

    … for wood-based materials Even today, harmful formaldehyde from wood-based materials and other products is still offgassing into indoor air. Low-emission products are … is based, is 0.1 ppm (124 µg/m³). This value was introduced by the former German public health office, the Bundesgesundheitsamt , as a formaldehyde guideline back in … wood-based materials Prohibition of Chemicals Ordinance (in German only) Related publications Building Products: Determining and avoiding pollutants and odours Guide …

  • Article from 26.04.2012 | Last changed: 20.09.2013

    Clean air plans

    … According to Community law, all EU Member States are required to set up clean air and action plans if air quality thresholds are exceeded. In Germany, public authorities at the Laender and municipal level cooperate closely to develop … in air quality management Luftreinhaltung in der EU Blei im Feinstaub Related publications Pollutants of the PRTR - Situation in Germany - Reporting years 2007 - …

  • Article from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 26.03.2024

    Air Quality Control in Europe

    … Reinhaltung der Luft, TA Luft) lay down requirements for such model calculations, and similar provisions are in place in other countries. However, it is the TA Luft … this flexible modelling procedure produces realistic results even when buildings and uneven terrain influence flue gas dispersion. A computer programme which meets … Luftqualität in Ballungsräumen Blei im Feinstaub Nickel im Feinstaub Related publications Critical Limits for Acidification and Nutrient Nitrogen Creation of a …

  • Article from 01.02.2016 | Last changed: 07.08.2023

    Low-emission zones in Germany

    Road sign for  a low-emission zone

    … since 1 January 2005. A yearly average of 40 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m 3 ) and a daily average of 50 μg/m 3 have been set for particulate matter smaller than … emission zones (LEZ) whose purpose is to improve the air quality within these zones and thus protect public health. Only vehicles bearing a sticker for the low emission zone may enter …

  • Article from 25.05.2011 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    Quality assurance principles

    … last update on 25.05.2011 Quality assurance principles The quality of emission and ambient air quality measurements is based essentially on a range of programmes … to exchange information at training courses, in workshops, and at conferences.   EU-project MACPoll The Joint Research Project MACPoll (Metrology for Chemical …