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  • Article from 08.08.2022 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Soil loss – any soil crumb counts

    Photo of an extreme form of erosion.

    … 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 … UBA topic page: " Water Framework Directive "). The deposited soil material can cause considerable damage to anthropogenic infrastructures such as settlement and …

  • Article from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 30.11.2020

    Air pollutants at a glance

    Smog in an urban area - Trier

    … and harmful effects of selected air pollutants in separated articles. Please use the listing in the right navigation bar. Associated content Links Air pollutions … und Ökosysteme Emissionen von Luftschadstoffen Luftschadstoff-Emissionen in Deutschland Schwermetall-Emissionen Emissionen persistenter organischer Schadstoffe Related … and harmful effects of selected air pollutants in separated articles. Please use the listing in the right navigation bar. … Air pollutants at a glance …

  • Article from 05.03.2021 | Last changed: 08.03.2021

    Resource conservation and environmental policy

    shiny metal waste

    Resource conservation and environmental policy Metal is a resource that is much in … Fotolia Resource use and the competition for scarce resources such as clean water, land and raw materials are on the rise worldwide, while at the same time worldwide … degradation and biodiversity loss are worsening. Hence resource stewardship and efficient resource use are one of the main challenges we face today and are a key …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 24.10.2022

    Resource conservation law

    aufgestapelte, gefällte Bäume

    Resource conservation law Resources have the right to be protected Source: Alberto … should be prescribed by law The growing worldwide use of raw materials, land and environmental media damages the environment and poses a major environmental … its implementation can help ensure that resources and raw materials are used more efficiently. A position paper titled “Umweltverträgliche Nutzung des Untergrundes …

  • Article from 01.08.2019 | Last changed: 02.08.2019

    Resource use and its consequences

    construction of a pipeline

    Resource use and its consequences Resource use can destroy landscape, like here the constructionthe of a pipe line Source: ReinhardT / … sustainable development Here in Germany we pursue various strategies aimed at more efficient resource use and stewardship, with the goal of keeping the negative …

  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers

    Käse, aus Plastikfolie ausgewickelt

    … acid) with various alcohols (phthalic acid esters). Phthalates are used mainly as plasticisers for plastics. Their addition is required to give the … (DPHP) has been shown in animal tests to damage vital endocrine glands, the thyroid gland and the pituitary gland (Hypophysis). The latter controls …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Applying for a permit to travel to the Antarctic

    … Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Monitoring penguin colonies in the Antarctic using remote sensing data Tags Antarctica … Although the Antarctic does not "belong" …

  • Article from 06.08.2013 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Media professionals in Antarctica

    Penguins in the antarctic, behind a cruising ship

    … Journalists, photographers or camera teams from all over the world have often used the opportunity to undertake a journey to Antarctica in order to return with … Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Monitoring penguin colonies in the Antarctic using remote sensing data Tags Antarctica Journalismus … Stunning images of table …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Inspections in the Antarctic

    2013 South African-German inspection group

    … Inspected stations Inspections took place at four stations in Dronning Maud Land (East Antarctica): Troll (Norway), Halley VI (Great Britain), Princess … logistical supplies to Germany's Neumayer Station III, the research agenda focused on oceanographic activities. Six research projects and three logistics … Cost allocation and incentive mechanisms for environmental, climate protection and resource conservation along global supply chains - Recommendations for selected …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 04.05.2020

    International policy and knowledge transfer

    People working on a presentation

    … International policy and knowledge transfer UBA supports the development of human resources and institutional capacities in the environmental sector in its partner … Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and further the EU neighboring countries, UBA uses various instruments. The Advisory Assistance Programme (AAP) of the Federal … on the necessary framework conditions and perspectives for low-emission, resource-efficient and socially balanced economic development and jointly developing …

  • Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    Alpine Convention

    A clear-water lake, surrounded by high mountains

    … the largest natural and cultural space in Central Europe. The mountains shape the landscape and lifestyle of the population in eight different countries. In addition, … to the very existence of plants, animals and man. In recent times, modern forms of use including tourism, hydropower and transit traffic have caused serious changes to … are Alps Tour 2016 (German) Alpine agriculture (image film) Climate change - water resources in the Alps Publications Green Economy in the Alps Quo vadis soil …

  • Article from 10.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    New Concepts for European Construction Product Standards

    … products. Knowledge on the release behaviour of the own product gained through in-house research helps to reduce future costs of testing. With the release data it … Öko-Institut explores these questions in a study commissioned by UBA. The study focuses on plasters and mortars for indoor use and on road construction products. All construction product producers can profit …