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  • News from 04.10.2017 | Last changed: 10.10.2017

    Managing glyphosate effects complies with European laws

    Ein Traktor sprüht Pflanzenschutzmittel auf ein Feld.

    … areas. 04.10.2017 The risks of intended uses of plant protection products (PPP) containing glyphosate are considered tolerable where they can be compensated by … non-target species occur.  Both European and national plant protection legislation contain provisions that allow Member States to adopt risk management measures to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.01.2025

    FW-R-6: Silvicultural information on the theme of adaptation

    The picture shows two young foresters having a discussion in a sparse forest. The man on the left-hand side of the picture stands with his arms crossed while the other man is gesticulating with his hands. In the background, beams from a low sun are penetrating the forest.

    … to transfer the cultivation processes created for and applied in extensive, self-contained and intensively managed state-owned forest complexes in exactly the same … practitioners. One of these forestry journals is entitled ‘AFZ Der-Wald’ which contains concise articles in German and is therefore most effective in terms of … to transfer the cultivation processes created for and applied in extensive, self-contained and intensively managed state-owned forest complexes in exactly the same …

  • News from 08.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it

    The Welt im Reagenzglas  (The world in a test tube)

    … pollution impacts along the life cycle of chemicals worldwide, including huge waste problems. Soil, air and water are contaminated with vast amounts of man-made … in Bonn? ICCM5 aims for a strengthened global framework to manage chemicals and waste in such a way that negative effects on human health and the environment are …

  • Press release 35/2020 from 31.07.2020 | Last changed: 12.08.2020

    Rodent control measures are contaminating fish

    ein Rattenschatten an der Wand

    … municipalities apply rat control measures in their sewer systems using rodenticide-containing feeding baits. The rodenticides contain anticoagulant active substances … in the research project – perch, pikeperch, brown trout, chub, and gudgeon – contained residues of rodenticides, namely of so-called second-generation …

  • Press release 33/2011 from 26.06.2011 | Last changed: 12.07.2013

    Federal Environment Agency gives the all-clear signal on EHEC in drinking water

    … No. 33/2011 | 26.06.2011 EHEC bacteria of this strain occur extremely rarely in waste water and other bodies of water. As the proportion of the population infected with EHEC is very low, the intestinal bacteria which may be present in waste water only rarely proves to be EHEC. The latest data prove the following: the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-4: Ragweed pollen burden

    The picture shows a close-up of a ragweed plant in flower.

    … where it has started to form extensive, well established localised populations containing thousands of plants. This plant thrives in gardens, on uncultivated or … the contamination with seed from wildlife food or cut-flower plots, and bird food containing ragweed seed material. Other causes might be the transportation of soil … where it has started to form extensive, well established localised populations containing thousands of plants. This plant thrives in gardens, on uncultivated or …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate impacts: Field of action industry and commerce

    Pipelines on a factory site

    … environmental technologies include e-mobility, lithium-ion batteries, industrial waste heat utilisation and the recycling of photovoltaic systems. Innovative … Water demand in industry and commerce may decrease in the future due to widespread wastewater recycling and more efficient cooling systems. It can be assumed that the … as a result of the energy transition. Release of hazardous substances: Chemical and wastewater treatment plants are affected by increased risks of the release of …

  • Newsletter from 01.11.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2018

    … goals of the Paris Agreement. Greenhouse gas emissions can also be limited at waste water treatment plants. We want to support both municipalities and the world … on key priorities relevant for the new EU strategy. Science and research Studies of mercury, acrylamide and pesticides exposure The human biomonitoring initiative known …

  • Press release 39/2019 from 29.10.2019 | Last changed: 01.11.2019

    New packaging registry marks first year of success

    Yellow bags of packaging waste

    … step up imposing fines and producers must avoid more packaging Yellow garbage bags containing discarded plastic packaging Source: Zauberhut / Fotolia.com The German … became mandatory for producers of packaging which typically accumulates as waste with end consumers. In the meantime, around 170,000 producers have registered. …

  • Newsletter from 26.04.2018 | Last changed: 26.04.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2018

    … the UBA has collated facts on the agricultural sector.  read more (in German) New waste sorting system to increase the recycling levels of plastic Although waste packaging is collected separately in Germany, it remains a mix of a variety of …