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Article from 21.11.2022 | Last changed: 23.11.2022

Cooperation for the promotion of human biomonitoring

… substances. The primary goal of the cooperation is to develop sensitive methods that are able to detect the generally low concentrations which occur in the not … the cooperation has been extended to 2025. Committees and members Within the framework of the BMUV/VCI cooperation, two bodies, the HBM Expert Group and a Steering … Toxicol Lett 321, 95-102, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxlet.2019.12.006 . DEHTP Lessmann, F., Kolossa-Gehring, M., Apel, P., Rüther, M., Pälmke, C., Harth, V., …

Article from 19.03.2019 | Last changed: 07.02.2024

European testing procedure: Emissions from construction products

A gypsum board in an emissions testing chamber.

… products in the internal market has been a goal of the European Union for more than 25 years. For over 15 years, construction products with CE marking have … the context of CE marking. It is also equally suitable as a means of establishing that voluntary criteria have been met, for instance in eco-labelling, or providing … of information on leaching behaviour in CE marking will become mandatory only when the required method is available as an EN. Until then, UBA recommends the …

Article from 22.11.2016 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

Food waste in the catering sector

… in the catering sector Generating buffet leftovers is also a waste of resources that burdens the environment. Source: Nuvola / Fotolia.com Food production consumes … reduce food waste and how to make good use of leftovers which may nonetheless be generated. Whom is this guideline for? The practical guide is aimed at both … – key advice at a glance Ten different Fact Sheets address all the sticking points when it comes to the prevention of food waste for all the stakeholders in the …

Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

Lead in particulate matter

… and brake abrasion. Further emissions are released by metal processing industry and when fossil fuels are combusted. Health risks Lead and its compounds are well resorbed by the human lungs. Nevertheless, lead is mainly obtained from food. Especially children’s nervous systems are … quality standards There is an Europe-wide limit value of 0.5 µg/m³ as annual mean that is valid since 1 January 2005 Air pollution Since 2007 the limit value was not …

Article from 11.03.2021 | Last changed: 11.03.2021

Benzo(a)pyrene in particulate matter

… Benzo(a)pyrene in particulate matter Benzo(a)pyrene occurs when wood is combusted incompletely in firesides and ovens. Source: Marco2811 / … quality standards There is an Europe-wide target value of 1 ng/m³ as annual mean that is valid since 1 January 2013. Air pollution Since 2007 the ambient air …

Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

Arsenic in particulate matter

… Arsenic in particulate matter Amongst others arsenic emissions occur when stone coal, brown coal or mineral oil are combusted. Source: Ralf Geithe / … quality standards There is an Europe-wide target value of 6 ng/m³ as annual mean that is valid since 1 January 2013. Air pollution Since 2007 the target value was …

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Environmental Indicators

The following overview shows the key environmental indicators of the German Environment Agency. These indicators are particularly relevant for German and international environmental policy.

Article from 16.08.2024 | Last changed: 16.08.2024

Cross-media monitoring in air quality management

… make comprehensive observations of the effects on ecosystems of air pollution which does not originate from local sources but rather from the long-range, transboundary … reports and scientific papers of the ICP IM Programme are forwarded to the CLRTAP Working Group on Effects (WGE) . The main scientific purpose of the ICP IM is to … with climate and changes in the forest cover. It must be taken into account that the forest in the area of investigation has been decimated to 40% of the …

Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

The air quality index

… of air quality and resulting health recommendations may not be possible. Nevertheless, the available results provide an indication of current air quality. It is not … If there is a low initial level of one pollutant, continuous measurement at that station is not required. Behavioural tips The following table shows the … occur in people with lung and cardiovascular diseases, children and the elderly. Whenever possible, engage in strenuous physical activities, such as outdoor sports, …

Article from 30.07.2025 | Last changed: 30.07.2025

Meetings & Workshops

… Meetings & Workshops Meetings & Workshops of the ICP Modelling and Mapping Source: Fotolia last update on …

Article from 21.10.2019 | Last changed: 08.10.2025

Germany’s System for Guarantees of Regional Origin (GRO)

… of regional origin (RNR) makes it possible to issue regional GOs for electricity that has been financially supported according to the German Renewable Energy Sources … on delivery. For this purpose, the costumer postal codes has to be specified when cancelling GROs. Thus, a reliable verification of the regionality takes place. … renewable electricity products will have on the German electricity market. Nevertheless, in the first few months of register operation, we see an increasing demand for …

Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

SDGs: A challenge for sustainability policy

Poster with symbols for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

… level. Besides an implementation at this national level, it is very important that the SDGs are also implemented at EU level. Many SDGs are closely linked with … in English and German . In addition to this, the German Environment Agency works and researches in a number of other thematic fields to achieve more sustainable development and for an ambitious implementation of the SDGs. …