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Ask UBA

… students, teachers or pupils. The German Environment Agency cannot check inventions and technical developments; for the check of inventions and technical developments, please contact universities and other research institutions or commercial enterprises. Ask UBA Here you can …

Article from 03.02.2022 | Last changed: 12.08.2025

Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW)

… Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) GAW Programme and WMO OMM logo Source: WMO OMM The Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) Programme of the … Federal Environment Agency and the Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Public Health have provided funding since 2001. Between 2001 and mid 2017, the … Luftreinhaltung in der EU Blei im Feinstaub Nickel im Feinstaub Related publications Critical Limits for Acidification and Nutrient Nitrogen Creation of a …

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Carbon monoxide

… Carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas, which is a result of incomplete fuel combustion. An important … last update on 30.08.2023 Carbon monoxide affects the oxygen intake of humans and animals. Even low quantities of this harmful substance have adverse effects on … in air quality management Luftreinhaltung in der EU Blei im Feinstaub Related publications Determination of emission factors and emissions in 2020 and 2030 for …

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Nitrogen dioxide

… of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide are combustion processes in the industrial and energy production sectors, and road transport. Nitrogen dioxide affects the respiratory mucous membrane and … Aspekte des Verkehrs Cross-media monitoring in air quality management Related publications Urease- and nitrification inhibitors for climate and environmental …

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WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Drinking-water Hygiene

… Centre for Research on Drinking-water Hygiene All over the world, national public authorities and research institutes support the work of the WHO. Source: cuneyt / Fotolia.com … WHO Water Quality Advisory Group Co-ordination of development of WHO professional publications on toxic cyanobacteria and on water safety in small-scale water …

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Climate Impacts Germany

Also Germany is affected by climate change. Nearly all areas of society are concerned by the consequences. However, these have very different effects in the various regions and sectors. You can access further information on the climate impacts in the individual sectors or regions of Germany using the search function below. After selecting a sector OR a federal state, you will be shown detailed information on this.

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Regional and sectoral adaptation

… Regional and sectoral adaptation Climate change has different implications for different sectors and regions. Therefore, specific local and regional adaptation measures should be … action of the German Adaptation Strategy (DAS) using the search function below. … Regional and sectoral adaptation …

Article from 08.08.2022 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

Soil loss – any soil crumb counts

… hit uncovered soil, soil material can be transported downslope or through the open landscape. Soil erodes and will be deposited elsewhere. The result is the degradation of fertile soil, … Tage Indikator: Ökologischer Landbau Geoengineering Bodenerosion durch Wind Related publications Environmental Awareness in Germany 2024 2023 Monitoring Report on the …

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Sulphur dioxide

… a pungent smell. It is produced from combustion of fossil fuels, for example coal and oil. last update on 25.05.2021 Human health and the environment are negatively influenced by high sulphur dioxide … in air quality management Luftreinhaltung in der EU Blei im Feinstaub Related publications Pollutants of the PRTR - Situation in Germany - Reporting years 2007 - …

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Air pollutants at a glance

… Many components of the air are, above a certain concentration, a threat to humans and animals and affect plants, water bodies, soils and even buildings and materials. last update … Schwermetall-Emissionen Emissionen persistenter organischer Schadstoffe Related publications Particulate Matter emission reduction in international maritime …