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  • Article from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 24.03.2020

    EU law for construction products

    … Many of these concern product groups having potentially critical effects on indoor air and on soil and groundwater. These include wood-based panels, floor coverings, … of release of dangerous substances - Determination of emissions into indoor air”, was published at the end of 2013. The technical committees for building … EN 16516 for the determination of construction product emissions into indoor air became available in October 2017. It is the basis for information on health …

  • Article from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 29.09.2015

    Odours from building products

    a young woman takes a smell at one of different glass plungers which are set out in a row

    … to the health and well-being of the people who reside inside. Healthy indoor air is therefore a very important issue. last update on 29.09.2015 Building products low in odour Odours in indoor rooms are easy to detect. Thorough airing can help in the short term, for example after refurbishment. However, some …

  • Article from 04.04.2024 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Statutes and regulations

    paragraphs

    … fluorinated refrigerants with a global warming potential of more than 150 in the air-conditioning systems of new passenger cars and small commercial vehicles. The … activities in particular may be affected: Filter drier replacement, Oil change, Repairing leaks and continued operation of system without recharging, Pressure … fluorinated refrigerants with a global warming potential of more than 150 in the air-conditioning systems of new passenger cars and small commercial vehicles. The …

  • Article from 02.09.2013 | Last changed: 25.03.2014

    Environmental product declarations for construction products

    … throughout the product life cycle, in particular the impact of its use on indoor air, soil and groundwater, the outdoor environment, and drinking water if … und Umwelt e. V. Tags construction product environmental product declaration indoor air indoor air hygiene pollutant content pollutant emission resource conservation VOC emission …

  • Article from 06.03.2013 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings

    Logo of the Blue Angel ecolabel

    … Good health and well-being in the home depends greatly on the quality of indoor air. Indoor air has many potential sources of pollutant emissions. Building products and furnishings also have a great impact on quality of indoor air. last update on 06.03.2013 Low-emission products for indoor spaces protect …

  • Landing page from 09.09.2024

    Important 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. Click on the images to view the indicators.

  • Article from 25.08.2025 | Last changed: 25.09.2025

    Research Project „Food and Agriculture with a Future“

    The image shows a circular collage of individual photos depicting animal husbandry (chickens, pigs, cattle), a wheat field, and a plate with a vegetarian dish made from vegetables and lentils. In the center of the circle is the lettering “ErLa” (Ernährung und Landwirtschaft mit Zukunft, or “Nutrition and Agriculture with a Future”).

    … The environmental goals to be achieved are in the areas of climate, biodiversity, air pollution control and water protection. Aspects such as animal welfare, … to achieving the environmental goals for the protected goods soil, climate, water, air and biodiversity in four agricultural regions in Germany is being investigated. … The environmental goals to be achieved are in the areas of climate, biodiversity, air pollution control and water protection. Aspects such as animal welfare, …

  • Article from 01.03.2024 | Last changed: 20.08.2025

    Seas under pressure – Ocean acidification due to CO₂

    The photo shows a view of the surface of the North Sea.

    … price. The pH value decreases, acidification increases As the concentration in the air increases, the oceans also absorb more CO ₂ . Due to the increased dissolution …

  • Article from 22.06.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    A new kind of closeness - Impulses for more sustainability in

    … per year. A return flight Frankfurt - New York alone generates over 3 tCO2e. Air travel therefore has an immense impact on the personal footprint. Physical … years, several universities have begun to actively address the issue of reducing air travel. ETH Zurich is one of the first universities worldwide to have developed …

  • Article from 23.07.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    Resilience thanks to green energy: Future investments for

    … promoting inclusiveness. The conversion to electromobility also enables us to curb air pollution and fine dust emission in cities. The risk of contracting respiratory … promoting inclusiveness. The conversion to electromobility also enables us to curb air pollution and fine dust emission in cities. The risk of contracting respiratory …

  • Article from 27.08.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    The black toe and the virus: A wake-up call for planetary health

    … transfer viruses to humans. Burning forests and burning coal and oil pollute the air and destabilize the climate. Climate change exacerbates stresses on ecosystems and threatens human health . Air pollution is a cause of respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and …

  • Article from 06.10.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    Sustainability Transformations and Covid

    … together of all stakeholders. In my country India, we have a major problem of air and water pollution. Air and water flow without boundaries. To tackle the environmental problems in …