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  • Article from 01.02.2016 | Last changed: 07.08.2023

    Low-emission zones in Germany

    Road sign for  a low-emission zone

    … since 1 January 2005. A yearly average of 40 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m 3 ) and a daily average of 50 μg/m 3 have been set for particulate matter smaller than 10 micrometres (PM 10 ). The daily average may not be exceeded on more than 35 days per calendar year.  Many German cities have recorded a … is based on the tax class and EURO standard recorded in the car registration book, and which is regulated by the labelling regulation in the 35th Ordinance for …

  • Article from 25.05.2011 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    Quality assurance principles

    … last update on 25.05.2011 Quality assurance principles The quality of emission and ambient air quality measurements is based essentially on a range of programmes to whose implementation science, industry and administrative authorities contribute to different degrees. Recognised measuring and testing institutes deserve particular mention in this context, since they fulfil …

  • Article from 13.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.04.2024

    Reactive nitrogen

    Annual nitrogen inputs into the German environment – sectoral percentages of total inputs 1995-2014

    … nitrogen, unlike nonreactive molecular nitrogen (N 2 ), is in a great many organic and inorganic substance compounds and of vital importance to all life processes. The availability of reactive nitrogen … the age of the Industrial Revolution, however, human activities have caused far more elemental nitrogen to change into reactive forms, probably at a rate ten times …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Ozone

    … Ozone Ozone is a colourless and toxic gas, and one of the most important trace gases in the atmosphere. The natural ozone layer … daily 8-hour mean of 120 µg/m 3 is established. This value is not to be exceeded on more than 25 days per calendar year. The long-term objective is a maximum daily …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Particulate matter (PM10)

    … be caused by human activity: Particulate matter can originate from energy supply and industrial processes, metal and steel production as well as the reloading of bulk material or it can be of … health are put into force. The daily limit value is 50 µg/m 3 , not to be exceeded more than 35 times per calendar year. The permitted annual limit value is 40 µg/m 3 …

  • Article from 21.05.2015 | Last changed: 21.05.2015

    UMID: Notes for authors

    … on 21.05.2015 General The UMID publishes both submissions solicited by the editors and unsolicited submissions of original articles. The posts should be clearly structured and represent facts in an easily comprehensible manner. Each post is checked by the … the text. Scope and content of the articles Articles should be between 4 and no more than 6 pages in length including figures, tables, and references. A UMID print …

  • Article from 21.05.2025 | Last changed: 21.05.2025

    UMID: Environment and Human Health – Information Service

    Nori-Algenflakes auf einem weißen Teller

    UMID: Environment and Human Health – Information Service In the context of climate … important. Source: F_A / pixabay.com / CC0 The magazine "UMID: Environment and Human Health - Information Service" (German: "UMID: Umwelt und Mensch – … products of pesticides and their risk to groundwater +++ The UFI – Faster and more reliable product identification in medical emergency advice | Ticks and their …

  • Article from 17.09.2009 | Last changed: 22.07.2020

    Climate and greenhouse effect

    sun and blue sky

    Climate and greenhouse effect Source: Umweltbundesamt 26.03.2020 UBA explanatory video: Greenhouse gases and greenhouse effect Climate is described in terms of mean values, characteristic … (e.g. temperature, air pressure, evaporation, cloudiness, etcetera). Furthermore, other positive and negative feedbacks occur (strengthening and weakening of …

  • Article from 10.08.2017 | Last changed: 15.03.2019

    telegram: environment+health

    title telegram environment + health

    … compact information about new developments in the field of environmental health and environmental medicine. We presented articles on current health-related environmental problems, results from research projects and we reported on meetings. The telegram  was released at irregular intervals and   … telegram 04/2016 telegram environment+health 03/2016 Cities moving towards more environmental justice telegram 03/2016 telegram environment+health 02/2016 …

  • Article from 10.08.2010 | Last changed: 30.06.2021

    Climate change

    the Earth

    … Climate change Looming global warming harbours great risks for man and the environment Source: Julien Jandric / Fotolia.com Global mean surface air … continue to be cast upon this in the public debate. Information is spread through books, magazines, TV broadcasts, and the Internet which is either outdated, … extreme weather incidents such as heavy precipitation and heat waves are occurring more frequently. For more on the risks of observed climate change see  Impacts of …

  • Article from 23.04.2020 | Last changed: 23.04.2020

    Opinion of the Human Biomonitoring Commission (HBM)

    … “Bundesgesundheitsbl Gesundheitsforsch Gesundheitsschutz“. The Springer Science and Business Media Verlag has lent its consent to publication on the Internet site of the Federal Environment Agency. Concept and quality assurance Grundsatzpapier zur Ableitung von HBM-Werten Kommission … M (2010) Anhang XI - 1.5. In: Wichmann, Schlipköter, Füllgraff (Hrsg.) Handbuch der Umweltmedizin, 44. Erg. Lfg. 12/10, ecomed-Medizin Orientierungswerte - …

  • Article from 15.09.2023 | Last changed: 15.09.2023

    Reference and HBM Values

    Urine and blood specimen in tubes on a questionaire for laboratory analysis

    Reference and HBM Values Urine and blood specimen ready for laboratory examination Source: angellodeco / … methoxy acetic acid, DINCH and DPHP (publication is under way) in urine or blood. … Reference and HBM Values