… including reconstruction (Figure 1). For this comprehensive risk management to work, it is particularly important that water management, weather forecasting services, regional planning, nature … and other stakeholders work closely together - throughout the river basin, regardless of administrative boundaries. Flood risk and damage potential Since the Elbe …

… on 06.03.2025 How is formaldehyde classified in the EU? Formaldehyde is a substance that has been used industrially for a long time and was originally mainly used to … suspected of being carcinogenic to humans). Classification in Category 2 occurs when animal or human data are not sufficiently convincing to justify classification …

… Research and development projects on nanomaterials Nano structures are more than 1000 times smaller than the diameter of an human hair Source: … of nanomaterials, taking into account relevant environmental parameters. The work builds on ongoing activities for the development of an OECD Guidance Document … behaviour The project considers nanocarriers as a case study for advanced materials that pose challenges for risk assessment under EU chemicals legislation. In the …

… Nanotechnology Nano structures are more than 1000 times smaller than the diameter of an human hair Source: … definable particles on a scale of about 100 nanometres (1 nm = 10-9 m) or less in at least one dimension. last update on 28.11.2019 Nanotechnology for mankind … constitute a hazard or risk. However, nanomaterials have specific properties that distinguish them from other chemicals. The knowledge about characteristics, …

… are also in the group of chlorinated hydrocarbons. They comprise a substance group that have a varying number of chlorine atoms attached to a biphenyl molecule. A … of meat and dairy products. Depending on the fat content, fish may also be more or less contaminated with dioxins, but in Germany, fish is consumed in small volumes … different lists of these factors exist which must be taken into consideration when comparing data. The most common reference framework applied in environmental …

… specifications The basic components of the artificial stream and pond system: Work platform Control room Measuring platform Measurement technology Streams Screw … for continuous (online) measurements. Work platform above the ponds For maintenance work, sampling, and operating the measuring platform Working platform of TNb-, TOC … for continuous (online) measurements. Work platform above the ponds For maintenance work, sampling, and operating the measuring platform … The control room is equipped …

… the umbrella of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Source: zurbagan / Adobe Stock The Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) is a … In its 2022 status report, the Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health estimates that at least 1.8 million deaths worldwide can be attributed to individual chemicals. Low-income countries bear the greatest burden. As the global turnover of chemicals will almost double …

… Organic Pollutants? Persistent organic pollutants are organic chemical substances that possess a particular combination of physical and chemical properties, … Air Pollution (CLRTAP). The POPs Protocol entered into force on 23 October 2003. More information can be found on the CLRTAP  website. The Stockholm Convention on … UNECE Protocol on POPs, the Stockholm Convention is an international treaty that aims to eliminate or restrict the production, use and release of POPs. More …