Skip to main content Skip to main menu Skip to footer

Search

Help

3253 - 3264 of 3457
  • Article from 20.01.2012 | Last changed: 22.02.2023

    Technology

    Graph of the individual components of artificial stream and pond system: measuring stage, ponds, platform ponds, channels, work platform Groove, screw pump, control room, online instruments

    … and for operating the rough and fine dosing systems. The rough dosing systems are used to add large amounts of water, which can be pre-mixed according to experimental … organisms, including fish. The maximum flow velocity is 0.6 m/s (fast-flowing lowland river). For further details, please refer to the technical data sheet. Maximum …

  • Article from 11.03.2014 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

    Projects

    … and stream mesocosm system and different methodical approaches for estimates on the landing potential in the indoor mesocosms Free University of Berlin, University of … of Water Ecology and Inland Fisheries, 2018 BMBF joined research project RUSEKU – Representative sampling strategy for an integrative system knowledge of …

  • Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 02.02.2024

    SAICM

    Picture of the UN building with flags in front of it

    … to society. At the same time, releases of chemicals along their entire life cycle cause pollution of air, water and soil. This often leads to adverse effects on human … Secretariat is hosted by the UN Environment Programme ( UNEP ) in Geneva (Switzerland) and carries out administrative activities. UBA is National Focal Point for … In close cooperation with the German Ministry for the Environment ( BMUV ) and using the broad expertise of UBA, the NFP promotes communication on relevant topics …

  • Article from 09.03.2012 | Last changed: 02.03.2016

    CLP Regulation

    … transitional periods, therefore, it is possible to place a chemical on the market using either the ”old” EU or the new GHS labelling system. "Dual labelling" with … transitional periods, therefore, it is possible to place a chemical on the market using either the ”old” EU or the new GHS labelling system. "Dual labelling" with …

  • Article from 10.03.2016 | Last changed: 10.03.2016

    Stockholm Convention

    Waving flags of Switzerland, Greece, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the European Union

    … environment agreement on the elimination or restriction of the production, use and release of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) last update on 10.03.2016 … is an international treaty that aims to eliminate or restrict the production, use and release of POPs. More information can be found on the Stockholm Convention … found on the European Commission website. National obligations The production and use of POPs that are listed in the Protocol on POPs and the Stockholm Convention is …

  • Article from 30.04.2024 | Last changed: 13.06.2024

    REACH for Consumers

    … pay Articles can contain dangerous chemicals. Before buying one, we recommend to use your right to ask the supplier about substances of very high concern in his … of Very High Concern. A request to the supplier can be sent quickly and easily by using the app Scan4Chem launched by the Federal Environment Agency.  In addition to … or simply by reducing buying and consumption. Such action would result in fewer resources consumed, fewer chemicals entered into the environment and the food chain, …

  • Article from 04.12.2015 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Artificial stream and pond system

    Hall and grounds with artificial guttering

    … hormones, detergents and cleansing agents, industrial chemicals, bacteria, viruses etc.), by runoff from rural areas (e.g. pesticides), or as the result of … (simulation of water bodies ranging from river like lakes right through to lowland rivers) availability of various water qualities for experiments – from … (influent/effluent flow regime, remobilization of substances) possibility of using municipal wastewater additional technical devices for measurements in water …

  • Article from 07.09.2015 | Last changed: 07.09.2015

    REACH – What is it?

    Erklärung des Begriffs REACH: Europäische Chemikalienverordnung zur Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung chemischer Stoffe

    … The basic principle of REACH is that producers, importers, and downstream users assume responsibility for their chemicals. They must ensure that the chemicals they produce and market are used safely. The abbreviation REACH is short for Regulation concerning the R … registered Substances Detected in Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent, Freshwater Resources and Drinking Water Prioritised PMT/vPvM substances in the REACH …

  • Article from 19.05.2015 | Last changed: 19.05.2015

    Implementation of REACH

    … there is no general obligation in the EU to obtain authorisation for the use of chemicals. REACH requires authorisation of so-called Substances of Very High … must enable an assessment of the chemical concerned and include data on its uses, persistence in the environment, ability to bioaccumulate and its toxicity. The … registered Substances Detected in Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent, Freshwater Resources and Drinking Water Prioritised PMT/vPvM substances in the REACH …

  • Article from 16.12.2021 | Last changed: 28.03.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    various colorful tablets and pills from the top

    … endocrine substances drew special attention in the 1990s, public debate also focused on contraceptive hormones and the environmental impact of pharmaceutical … and sewage treatment plants. Most veterinary drugs are spread onto agricultural land in the slurry and manure from mass livestock production. The measured … and sewage treatment plants. Most veterinary drugs are spread onto agricultural land in the slurry and manure from mass livestock production. The measured …

  • Article from 01.07.2015 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Biocides

    Preservative wood into the dose

    … Source: marcfotodesign / Fotolia.com Biocides are substances and products which are used to combat pests such as insects, mice and rats but also algae, fungi or bacteria. Biocides are used in many areas of private and work life, for example as antibacterial cleaning …

  • Article from 07.08.2024 | Last changed: 05.02.2025

    UBA offices

    Collage of three buildings: modern glass building, historic building in green environment and mountain station on snow-covered slope

    … also operate a seven station measurement network extending from Zingst on Rügen island to Zugspitze. last update on 07.08.2024 Close UBA Dessau-Roßlau main entrance … planning and technical realization. The building’s energy concept is based on the use of renewable energy, to which end solar panels were built into the folding roof … and Swimming Pool Water Hygiene staff members Some Section II 3.3 Drinking-water Resources and Treatment staff members Section IV 1.4 Health Pests and their Control …