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  • Press release 56/11 from 23.11.2011 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Thinking ahead to recycling when printing paper!

    … and cardboard to foodstuffs must be minimised immediately. By substituting other substances for printing inks with mineral oil content, Germany could also make an …

  • Press release 18/2010 from 25.03.2010 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    In a nutshell: Transport and its environmental impact

    … almost no sulfur dioxide and far less nitrogen oxides. However, they produce other substances that can impact our health, for example particulate matter.  The level of …

  • Press release 31/2022 from 23.06.2022 | Last changed: 23.06.2022

    EU regulation won’t cut pesticide use without incentives for farmers

    Spray device on the tractor

    … would inflict costs on farmers, who would be allowed to apply synthetic chemical substances only in exceptional circumstances. They would have to rely on … the use of the most toxic chemicals and fostering the application of less harmful substances as well as alternative methods to protect crops. Revenue from such a tax …

  • Press release 37/2023 from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 17.10.2023

    “Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances

    old electrical appliances, such as PC, computer screen and laptop

    … raw materials such as gold, silver or copper as well as hazardous components and substances such as lead, flame retardants or lithium batteries. Other examples are … waste or metal scrap.” As a result, raw materials are lost because valuable substances and materials are only recovered for energy instead of being recycled. …

  • Cover from 07.06.2016

    2nd International Conference on Human Biomonitoring, Berlin (Review)

    … Clémence Fillol: National human biomonitoring programme in France: selection of substances and prioritization of biomarkers Tamar Berman: Human Biomonitoring in … practical use Kembra Howdeshell: Mixed exposure evaluation of pesticides and toxic substances, cumulative risk assessment Angelika Zidek: Use of Biomonitoring Data …

  • Press release 41/2023 from 10.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.11.2023

    Antibiotic resistance: Study shows high pressure to take action

    a lot of pills in different colours

    … tested, we found that the contractually agreed maximum concentrations of active substances in the production wastewater or in the adjacent environment were … contamination of production wastewater and surrounding waters with antibiotic substances. The problem goes far beyond the scope of pharmaceutical discount …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … to pollen Allergies are increased reactions of the immune system to certain foreign substances (allergens). They are the most common chronic diseases in Germany and … … Allergies are increased reactions of the immune system to certain foreign substances (allergens). They are the most common chronic diseases in Germany and …

  • Newsletter from 14.04.2021 | Last changed: 14.04.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2021

    … more (in German) ‘Less is more - also when it comes to spring cleaning’. Various substances from cleaning agents are released into the environment via wastewater and …