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  • Article from 05.02.2018 | Last changed: 11.06.2018

    2018 Workshop: PMT substances under REACH

    … 2018 Workshop: PMT substances under REACH At 13th and 14th of March 2018 the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) held the workshop "PMT and vPvM … and in general several requests to develop the scientific rational of mobility more solidly. Other interesting discussions were related to how to include …

  • Article from 08.05.2023 | Last changed: 08.05.2023

    HBM4EU: European Human Biomonitoring Initiative

    Blutabnahme mit einer Spritze

    … To capture the availability of Human Biomonitoring data in the EU member states and to better understand the health impacts of exposure to harmful substances, the EU Commission funded … regulations. At the end of the project, HBM4EU published 168 publications - and more are still in preparation. The role of Human Biomonitoring in the assessment and

  • Article from 03.11.2017 | Last changed: 21.03.2019

    Ten country reports on ambitious climate policy

    … Environment Agency (UBA) has commissioned an analysis of the institutional set up and challenges in ten selected countries. last update on 03.11.2017 Context The … on Climate Change (IPCC, 2014) stated that cumulative carbon emissions between 2011 and 2100 must not exceed the budget of 630-1,180 gigatonnes of CO 2 equivalent if … to what extent they can or should increase their ambition. It is therefore all the more important to examine the existing conditions in the country, including the …

  • Article from 04.02.2020 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Bio-based and biodegradable plastics

    an einer Eisenstange über einem gepflasterten Platz oder Fußweg hängen durchsichtige Plastiktüten mit Äpfeln

    Bio-based and biodegradable plastics Einwegtüte aus Biokunststoff Source: Francesca … they be disposed of in the yellow bin? Can bioplastics rot in the forest? Bio-based and biodegradable plastics raise many questions that we would like to answer in this … plastics, usually end up in energy recovery. 2.2. Are bio-based plastics more sustainable than conventional plastics? Rather no. We know from comparative …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Antarctica from a bird’s eye view

    View from aircraft to Königin-Maud-Land in Alaska.

    … was in 1956 on a Chilean airline carrying 66 passengers. A total of 44 flights with more than 11,000 passengers took place between 1977 and 1980. Overflight tourism came to a sudden and dramatic end when Air New Zealand Flight 901 crashed into Mount Erebus on 28 …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Yachting in Antarctica

    a private yacht in the Antarctic

    … to the Antarctic are an option for those with a taste for something a bit more adventurous, hands-on and in a more personal atmosphere. Journeys on commercial vessels which travel to …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Travelling by cruise ship to Antarctica

    The majority of visitors to the Antarctic come by ship.

    … range in size from small sailboats to large cruise ships carrying several thousand passengers. last update on 23.03.2016 Traditionally the majority of visitors to the Antarctic continent and its offshore islands arrives by ship (95%). Travellers can choose one of three … cruise ships with 200-500 passengers, and a few "cruise only" ships which carry more than 500 passengers. The latter are not permitted to land in any territory …

  • Article from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 30.06.2025

    GreenTech Atlas 2025

    … industry grew significantly faster than traditional industries between 2010 and 2023, is strongly integrated into global trade and is in many areas a driver of … 7.5 percent of the workforce in Germany, 9 percent of German gross value added and more than 8 percent of exports can be traced back to the sector. The GreenTech …

  • Article from 15.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Responsible use of chemicals and household products

    Stone beach with algae depicted

    Responsible use of chemicals and household products Environmentally conscious … update on 15.08.2025 What's the problem? Chemicals from cleaning agents, pesticides and household waste end up in rivers and ultimately in the sea. What can be done? By …

  • Article from 14.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Overfishing

    The picture shows different fishing nets.

    … Overfishing Environmentally and climate-friendly travel by bus and train Source: FG II 2.3 / UBA last update on … to habitats through destructive fishing methods are straining marine ecosystems. More and more fish species around the world are threatened by overfishing. Current …

  • Article from 23.05.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Noise in the sea

    2 Whales in the water

    … The problem: Underwater noise from human activity can disturb marine life and, in some cases, harm it by impairing hearing. Underwater noise can also disrupt … propellers is crucial for reducing noise, as poorly maintained propellers are loud. More information (in German only) can be found at maritime shipping and underwater …

  • Article from 14.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Marine litter in the sea

    2 Fish sweep the garbage from the seabed

    … Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 14.08.2025 The problem: Plastic pellets and products are a source of pollution throughout their lifecycle as they leak into … bin instead of on the street or in nature would also help protect our oceans. More information (in German only) can be found at Abfällen im Meer and Webseite des …