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  • Article from 08.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Research and logistics in the perpetual ice

    The german Research Station Neumayer 3

    … and atmosphere over the past 215,000 years, which are attributable to greenhouse gases, aerosols and cosmogenic radionuclides. In cooperation with the Argentine … well as the danger of potential (oil spill) accidents. Emissions to the air (waste gases), soil (waste), ice and ocean (sewage) are also on the rise. Furthermore … and atmosphere over the past 215,000 years, which are attributable to greenhouse gases, aerosols and cosmogenic radionuclides. In cooperation with the Argentine …

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Discovery, exploration and conservation of Antarctica

    … flora and fauna In the 1980s the Consultative Parties attempted to establish regulations on mineral resource activities in Antarctica. Environmental groups such … Protocol represents the most exacting and comprehensive environmental protection regulations ever formulated in an international treaty for any region on Earth. The …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Human presence in the Antarctic

    The presence of humans poses a threat to the ecosystem.

    … necessary to transport personnel and for logistics. Air pollution from exhaust gases and amounts of waste and sewage also increase together with the hazards of … necessary to transport personnel and for logistics. Air pollution from exhaust gases and amounts of waste and sewage also increase together with the hazards of …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … is governed by a law known as the Trinkwasserverordnung, as well as by other regulations – plus various guidelines, recommendations, and rules. The bar is set … is governed by a law known as the Trinkwasserverordnung, as well as by other regulations – plus various guidelines, recommendations, and rules. The bar is set …

  • Article from 17.02.2016 | Last changed: 20.10.2016

    Harmful substance properties

    … replacement of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in accordance with the REACH Regulation (the Chemsec environmental and consumer protection association has drawn … replacement of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in accordance with the REACH Regulation (the Chemsec environmental and consumer protection association has drawn …

  • Article from 28.03.2014 | Last changed: 28.03.2014

    Toxic substances in products

    two little boys are playing with plastic toys on the floor

    … be available. The presence of toxic substances in products can in some cases be regulated (restricted) by law depending on the risk for the environment and health. … Substances in Products” focuses, amongst others, on the following questions: What regulations exist on chemicals in products? Are they binding or voluntary? Which …

  • Article from 29.11.2022 | Last changed: 29.11.2022

    Helpful hints on gaining recognition

    … email) The bylaws or articles of incorporation of the association, or other form of regulations. These statutes must identify at least the following: o    Name and … Documents Liste anerkannter Umwelt- und Naturschutzvereinigungen (415.65 kB) Regulations National Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligungsgesetz Gesetz als PDF …

  • Article from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2025

    Legal background to the Environmental Appeals Act

    … The Directive goes back to the Aarhus Convention, an international convention which regulates access to information, public participation in decision-making and access … The Directive goes back to the Aarhus Convention, an international convention which regulates access to information, public participation in decision-making and access …

  • Article from 10.01.2018 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Recognition of environmental and nature protection associations

    Logo of the competent authority for environmental and nature conservation associations

    … a review of administrative rulings as to whether they comply with environmental regulations. Exercising the right to initiate legal proceedings in Germany requires … was to determine the effects of NGO lawsuits on the implementation of environmental regulations and the incorporation of environmental concerns in administrative …

  • Article from 09.03.2021 | Last changed: 09.03.2021

    Mining law

    The extraction of lignite from opencast mines is also subject to mining law

    … the German federal legislative body replaced the confusing mass of state mining regulations with a single unified, albeit not definitive, regulatory regime in the … in what is known as the raw material safeguarding clause. According to this clause, regulations under public law that stand opposed to the exploration for and …

  • Article from 23.02.2017 | Last changed: 30.03.2017

    Public building law

    Building law helps conserve resources in the planning, construction or modification of residential settlements

    … of land-use plans or project and development plans. Urban development planning is regulated for the whole of Germany in the Federal Building Code (BauGB) and the Federal Land Utilization Ordinance (BauNVO) . By way of contrast, the building regulations of the individual Länder mainly serve the purpose of hazard prevention, …

  • Article from 20.05.2022 | Last changed: 18.07.2022

    Good to know about nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … definition of nanomaterials in October 2011. This definition is implemented in the Regulation on Biocidal Products ((EU) No 528/2012) and the annexes of the ⁠ REACH … the REACH Regulation The manufacturing, import and use of chemical substances is regulated by the European Chemicals Regulation REACH ((EG) No. 1907/2006). With the … On the contrary it is the duty of ECHA to collect existing information from various regulations of chemical safety as well as other regulatory areas other European …