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  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 07.12.2023

    Plant safety

    … committee known as Allgemeiner Immissionsschutz/Störfallvorsorge (AISV), which is under the aegis of a regional-state/federal organization known as … for safety measures also plays a major role when it comes to plant safety. Under German law, safety management systems are required to integrate the following …

  • Article from 08.01.2024 | Last changed: 09.01.2024

    Mobile air conditioning with fluorinated refrigerants

    The photo shows that the fluorinated refrigerant 1234yf burned during the laboratory test.

    … only CO2 can be refilled as the refrigerant in CO 2 -run systems – which is a great advantage considering that in some countries ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbon … risk analysis is required if 1234yf is used and many preventative measures must be taken, e.g. thorough isolation of hot surface in the engine bay, installation of an …

  • Article from 22.03.2016 | Last changed: 22.03.2016

    Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic

    People and penguins

    … It contains useful advice and guidelines for proper behaviour and background information about the continent. The document aims to ensure that all visitors … monitoring on Fildes Peninsula (Maxwell Bay, Antarctic) Detrimental effects of underwater noise Assessment of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by … It contains useful advice and guidelines for proper behaviour and background information about the continent. The document aims to ensure that all visitors …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Whale monitoring in the Antarctic

    humpback whale

    … whales. The system is aimed at reducing injury risks to whales, in particular from underwater noise. Researchers observe whales from the crow's nest, the highest point … cetaceans in the Southern Ocean following international standards aims to deliver information on the occurrence abundance and habitat use of whales in Antarctica. The … cetaceans in the Southern Ocean following international standards aims to deliver information on the occurrence abundance and habitat use of whales in Antarctica. The …

  • 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

    … aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) might occur in some residential areas, e specially under inversion weather conditions when a large number of wood burning stoves and … exceeded at certain measuring stations . Our advice on wood burning systems Use your fireplace or wood stove only occasionally. Open fireplaces are very energy … wood burning stoves should not be used regularly, emissions emitted can affect your health as well as the health of your neighbours .  When using a fireplace or …

  • Article from 14.08.2017 | Last changed: 14.08.2017

    Environmental pollution and diseases of the elderly

    old woman

    … disease. These illnesses pose an immense challenge for those affected, their caretakers and society in general. The processes taking place in the course of these diseases can be explained, but up to now there … brain. Environmental Health Perspectives 122, 9 (2014) A238-A243. Kieburtz K, Wunderle KB: Parkinson's disease: Evidence for environmental risk factors. Movement …

  • Article from 19.09.2018 | Last changed: 19.09.2018

    Special Exposure Situations

    Smog during sunrise in Shanghai

    … stressful situations, therefore environmental hygiene and environmental medicine take up a position on such topics. last update on 19.09.2018 To assess environmental … relevant situations we do have a choice. For example, we can decide whether to take part in a Holi-festival and expose ourselves to fine dust or not. Or we can …

  • Article from 17.11.2020 | Last changed: 17.11.2020

    Environmental awareness in Germany

    People walking in a park.

    … the figure increased significantly in 2018, up to 64 percent, and again in 2019, reaching 68 percent. Substantial changes have taken place in the prioritisation of other challenges. In 2016, it was war and … up to 64 percent, and again in 2019, reaching 68 percent. Substantial changes have taken place in the prioritisation of other challenges. In 2016, it was war and …

  • 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.

    … and little education are often more exposed to environmental stress than socially advantaged people. Under the heading of “environmental justice”, the UBA works on the subject of the … im Rahmen des REFOPLAN-Vorhabens "Umweltgerechtigkeit auf Bundesebene" Projektinformation Umweltgerechtigkeit stärker verankern Umsetzung einer integrierten …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 30.07.2020

    Formaldehyde emissions: Test conditions for wood-based materials

    … as “May cause cancer” (category 1 B pursuant to the CLP Regulation). Further information on the assessment of risks to health, occurrence and possible measures … was how high formaldehyde emissions from wood-based materials can become under realistic conditions. Even though many low-formaldehyde products are now … research project took place in Berlin with the active participation of various stakeholders (e.g. test laboratories, wood-based materials industry, furniture …

  • Article from 26.04.2012 | Last changed: 20.09.2013

    Clean air plans

    … closed to commercial vehicles). ‘Short-term’ measures in this sense mean that they take effect within a short period of time, but in fact usually become effective in … detailing these plans. The respective municipalities are responsible for keeping information on their low emission zones up-to-date. Associated content Links Low …

  • Article from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 26.03.2024

    Air Quality Control in Europe

    … Air Quality Control in Europe last update on 26.03.2024 Further information Industrial installations are only granted a license if model … on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency. It is available free of charge under the name of AUSTAL and has proved its practical value.  Modellers from abroad … on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency. It is available free of charge under the name of AUSTAL and has proved its practical value.  Modellers from abroad …