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  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Nanomaterial

    white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

    … Nanomaterial Nanoparticles can spread in the air across borders and also adhere to aerosols. Source: picsfive / Fotolia.com last … dimension; in other words, more than 1,000 times smaller in diameter than a human hair. At this scale physical and chemical properties of materials change, and this … research and regulation. Due to their small size, nanoparticles can spread in the air across borders and also adhere to aerosols. Nanoparticles can penetrate living …

  • Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 11.01.2019

    Climate change and health

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … will also have an effect on health, either directly or as a result of stress. Impaired drinking water and supply has an indirect health impact. last update on … conditions (e.g. urban areas with high rates of sealed surface, lacking fresh air corridors and greenfield areas, or urbanisation in valleys and mountain basins), … measures suited to local conditions (e.g. for the elderly and those with impaired ability to react due to residence in nursing homes and hospitals) and issue …

  • Article from 24.01.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Building Products

    different building products

    … contain many organic and inorganic substances. If they are released into the indoor air of buildings, or into the soil and groundwater, they can pose a risk to the … Products – Part II (Specified by VDI 4302-1) Tags construction product indoor air hygiene substance of very high concern … Products used in construction contain many organic and inorganic substances. If they are released into the indoor air of buildings, or into the soil and groundwater, they can pose a risk to the …

  • Article from 19.09.2018 | Last changed: 18.11.2019

    Ozone and open air sport events

    People are jogging

    Ozone and open air sport events Ground-level ozone can have a negative impact on … / Fotolia.com It is advisable to carefully consider whether to participate in open-air sport events when ozone levels are high. last update on 19.09.2018 Ozone and …

  • Article from 22.08.2019 | Last changed: 24.09.2019

    Holi – Festival of colours and dust

    Menschen streuen verschiedne Farben aus

    … and dust During a holi-festival the participants throw color powder into the air every hour Source: Dollars / Fotolia.com Holi is a traditional Indian spring … interest. They consist to a great extent of fine dust which is released into the air and not only deposited on skin and clothing but also inhaled. Holi colours are … interest. They consist to a great extent of fine dust which is released into the air and not only deposited on skin and clothing but also inhaled. Holi colours are …

  • Article from 02.02.2022 | Last changed: 25.07.2025

    Maritime shipping

    Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg

    … of Pollution by Garbage from Ships Annex VI: Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Detailed information on the contents of the different … needed measures with respect to maritime shipping (among others, measures to reduce air pollution). The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) originates from …

  • Article from 31.03.2025 | Last changed: 10.04.2025

    Use and Impact

    Port view of Bremerhaven with container crane and container ship.

    … pollutants and plastics enter the oceans via rivers, direct discharges, and the air. Excessive nutrient concentrations lead to over-fertilisation of the oceans ( … pollutants and plastics enter the oceans via rivers, direct discharges, and the air. Excessive nutrient concentrations lead to over-fertilisation of the oceans ( …

  • Article from 11.03.2025 | Last changed: 31.07.2025

    Protecting the seas and oceans: how can it be done?

    On the picure you see the sunset about the sea

    … industry and agriculture end up in the seas via rivers, direct discharges and the air and have harmful impacts on the marine ecosystem. But human activities on the … industry and agriculture end up in the seas via rivers, direct discharges and the air and have harmful impacts on the marine ecosystem. But human activities on the …

  • Article from 12.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    Overview

    …   On the introduction of AUSTAL2000 in 2002 The TA Luft (Technical Instruction on Air Quality Control) has been amended in view of available advanced techniques and …   On the introduction of AUSTAL2000 in 2002 The TA Luft (Technical Instruction on Air Quality Control) has been amended in view of available advanced techniques and …

  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 04.10.2023

    Risk management in river basins

    … Risk management in river basins Emissions to air, water and soil and the number of accidents at industrial facilities due to … of post-war industrialisation were becoming increasingly evident. Emissions to air, water and soil and the number of accidents at industrial facilities had taken … placed on protection of the civilian population against the immediate effects of airborne emissions and the hazards of fire and explosions. The significance of …

  • Article from 21.03.2022 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Transport law

    Wortwolke

    … law. Determination of flight procedures The Federal Supervisory Authority for Air Navigation Services (BAF) determines flight procedures in accordance with the … of the Civil Aviation Act [LuftVG (2007)] and the Civil Aviation Ordinance (German air traffic regulations LuftVO (1999)]. Flight procedures with particular importance …

  • Article from 01.10.2012 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Traffic noise

    … are disturbed by traffic noise, 34 percent by train noise, and 23 percent by aircraft noise. These statistics are from a representative survey of 2,000 persons … to conflicts of interests concerning road and rail traffic to the exclusion of air traffic, maritime traffic and existing rail lines. The EU ambient noise …