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  • News from 08.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it

    The Welt im Reagenzglas (The world in a test tube)

    … along the life cycle of chemicals worldwide, including huge waste problems. Soil, air and water are contaminated with vast amounts of man-made chemicals some of which … not break down. They linger around in the environment, contaminate our water, soil, air, and end up in the bodies of humans and animals. Their non-stick and waterproof …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    BAU-I-4: Heavy rain in residential areas

    The picture shows the rainwater gutter of a brick building. Heavy rain is falling.

    … in Germany in the future. One reason for this is that at higher temperatures the air can absorb more water – approximately seven per cent more water with each … in Germany in the future. One reason for this is that at higher temperatures the air can absorb more water – approximately seven per cent more water with each …

  • Press release 25/2018 from 11.09.2018 | Last changed: 02.10.2018

    Plant protection product application by helicopter – only after close scrutiny, even on Natura 2000 sites

    Sonnendurchfluteter Wald mit Weg

    … particular when the products are spread by helicopter because application from the air cannot target single trees and instead affects larger neighbouring areas. If impairment of a Natura 2000 site and the associated protected habitat and species … (BfN) and UBA are explicit in their updated brochure about plant protection with aircraft about the nature conservation regulations which must be complied with when …

  • Press release 48/2014 from 05.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmental protection provides employment for 2 million

    worker with tools and crash helmet

    … protection, for example waste disposal, protection of waters, noise abatement or air quality control. The steady rise in global demand for environmental and climate …

  • Press release 34/2013 from 30.08.2013 | Last changed: 08.09.2013

    UBA moves into the Federal Government's first zero-energy building

    Two-storey square building with wooden façade and solar panels on the roof

    … a key prerequisite to the success of the project: testing of the building shell’s airtightness surpasses even the highest of standards as does testing for indoor air quality.   The record of the building’s energy production after one year should …

  • Press release 28/2018 from 27.09.2018 | Last changed: 09.10.2018

    Studies of mercury, acrylamide and pesticides exposure

    Blutprobe im Reagenzglas

    … and evaluate human exposure to pollutants from various sources including ambient air, nutrition or everyday objects. HBM4EU – in brief The European Human …

  • Press release 29/08 from 15.04.2008 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Noise Awareness Day 2008

    … experienced by the population, e.g. along high-traffic railroad tracks, large airports, hospitals or schools.  Municipalities are now called upon to draw up … levels of traffic noise over 65 decibels. There is a direct correlation between aircraft noise and higher use of pharmaceutical drugs to treat high blood pressure, … an analysis of data on more than 800,000 persons living in the vicinity of a German airport with night-time flight activity.  People who are exposed to high levels of …