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  • Press release 12/12 from 06.03.2012 | Last changed: 02.07.2013

    REACH taking a close-up look at bulk chemicals

    … harmfulness, their use must be newly regulated.” Press release No. 12/12 | 06.03.2012 The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is having the controversial chemical Bisphenol A (4,4’-Isopropylidenediphenol) re-evaluated in 2012 as part of the REACH European Chemicals Regulation. It is a chemical which is … has been taken. Germany has committed to re-assessment of five chemicals in 2012, which must be completed by February 2013. The environmental assessment is …

  • Press release 47/2012 from 29.11.2012 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

    Mineral oil residue in advent calendars can be avoided

    … brochures and flyers - without any sacrifice in quality. Press release No. 47/2012 | 29.11.2012 Mineral oils can seep from packaging into foods. Residues can even leak through … the product. A test done by Stiftung Warentest which was published on 26 November 2012 detected traces of mineral oil in advent calendar chocolate. In some of the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FiW-R-1: Public awareness of storm and flooding risks

    The picture shows a man standing in a flooded cellar, kneedeep in brown water. There are tins, cartons and flowerpots visible on a rack of shelves. Some synthetic buckets are standing in front of this rack with floodwater lapping round them. The man is looking at additional containers, pallets and synthetic bags piled up in front of him.

    … what extent they might be personally affected by the impacts of climate change. In 2012, 81 % of respondents stated that they perceived little or no risk that … what extent they might be personally affected by the impacts of climate change. In 2012, 81 % of respondents stated that they perceived little or no risk that …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-9: Spring algal bloom in lakes

    The picture shows an aerial view of a lake. Its surface is coloured a luminous green in places, owing to spring algal bloom. There are agricultural fields visible in the lake’s vicinity.

    … data series are available at a spatial resolution of 300 metres for the years 2002–2012 and 2016–2020 respectively. In the years between, there were no satellites … data series are available at a spatial resolution of 300 metres for the years 2002–2012 and 2016–2020 respectively. In the years between, there were no satellites …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-2: Conservation of forest-genetic resources

    The picture shows a seed plantation in flower, as well as high trees. In the grassland between the trees, tyre tracks are visible.

    … until 2017. Only the terrain of in-situ stands decreased slightly between 2010 and 2012. As far as the more frequently occurring forest tree species are concerned, for … until 2017. Only the terrain of in-situ stands decreased slightly between 2010 and 2012. As far as the more frequently occurring forest tree species are concerned, for …