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  • Article from 20.02.2020 | Last changed: 27.02.2020

    LIFE APEX – Apex predators and prey support chemical regulations

    Analysed apex predator and prey species in LIFE APEX

    … Life APEX Source: Jan Koschorreck The aim of LIFE APEX is to improve systematic use of chemical monitoring data from apex predators and prey for protecting human … cost-effective use of chemical monitoring data from the large, valuable but under-used resources from biota samples in Europe's Environmental Specimen Banks, Natural … for identification (confirmation of identity) of unknowns from mass spectral libraries. Furthermore, we would screen each sample for presence/absence of 40,000+ …

  • Article from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 24.06.2025

    Advanced materials

    Word cloud of advanced materials

    … these are not always very new developments. The terms new/advanced materials are used very broadly and can include, for example, these groups of materials: Advanced … risk assessment or whether there is a need for adaptation to ensure safe use. For another part of the materials, it is also important to recognize that they …

  • Article from 26.02.2025 | Last changed: 27.02.2025

    Political context

    Organizational Chart of the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP)

    … loads. The NFCs also have the possibility to extend, modify or refine the methods used based on accepted national approaches. These variations are documented and form … loads. The NFCs also have the possibility to extend, modify or refine the methods used based on accepted national approaches. These variations are documented and form …

  • Article from 26.05.2020 | Last changed: 30.07.2020

    FAQ formaldehyde regulations for wood-based materials & furniture

    … eyes. On the basis of the latest findings, the EU classified formaldehyde as “May cause cancer” (category 1 B pursuant to the CLP Regulation) in June 2014. Wood-based materials are still largely glued using formaldehyde-based binding agents. This technology has been further developed … to the procedure for furniture have taken place. If the furniture manufacturer uses only wood-based materials that comply with the requirements for formaldehyde in …

  • Article from 18.08.2022 | Last changed: 18.08.2022

    RESCUE: Main results

    … RESCUE: Main results RESCUE shows that until 2050 greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by 95 to 97 percent (in comparison to 1990). Through the use of sustainable agriculture and forestry practices, even net-zero emissions can … warming to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, and to achieve a globally equitable use of raw materials.  The strategies In order to successfully manage the …

  • Article from 04.11.2019 | Last changed: 08.04.2024

    RESCUE: Methods

    … RESCUE: Methods The RESCUE study is based on in-house research by the German Environment Agency (UBA) as well as research carried out … (FKZ: 3715 41 115 0). For this a combination of five quantitative models was used. last update on 04.11.2019 Models Modeling of the transport sector is based on … the  TREMOD (Transport Emission Model)  which analyzes the GHG emissions and energy uses of all means of passenger and freight transportation on a yearly basis. The …

  • Article from 04.11.2019 | Last changed: 04.11.2019

    RESCUE scenario GreenSupreme

    … RESCUE scenario GreenSupreme GreenSupreme (“Germany – resource efficient and greenhouse gas neutral – Minimizing future greenhouse gas emissions and raw material consumption”) examines a faster transformation … 11 percent in 2030 and 40 percent in 2040. By 2050, fossil fuels will no longer be used in all areas. A combination of energy efficiency, material efficiency and …

  • Article from 04.11.2019 | Last changed: 04.11.2019

    RESCUE scenario GreenLife

    … in 2050 is only slightly above 2010 levels. Increasing urbanization results in the use of fewer cars. Instead, a mix of public transport, walking and biking, and ridesharing is used. Electro-mobility and electrified public transport outside of urban centers is …

  • Article from 04.11.2019 | Last changed: 04.11.2019

    RESCUE scenario GreenMe

    … stands for “Germany – resource efficient and GHG neutral – Material efficiency”. Using GreenEe as a basis, this scenario focuses on technical options to increase materials efficiency across all sectors. last … fuels (from renewable power) will be imported by 2030, half of which will be used in aviation and half in the chemical industry to produce durable products. The …

  • Article from 04.11.2019 | Last changed: 04.11.2019

    RESCUE scenario GreenLate

    … This scenario if characterized by delayed action and innovation towards greenhouse gas (GHG) neutrality. last update on 04.11.2019 Scenario character Germany … as conventional technologies with lower efficiencies are still widely in use due to the late transition. Until 2050, efficient and power-based technologies … lower than in the other scenarios. By 2050, fossil fuels will no longer be used in all areas. The protection of natural resources is, next to increasing energy …

  • Article from 22.02.2024 | Last changed: 19.05.2025

    German Environmental Survey, GerES VI (2023-2024)

    a colorful picture with many different faces

    … in Germany with environmental pollutants. Samples of tap water, urine, blood, house dust, and indoor air are analysed along with information acquired by … pollutants in the living environment are analysed and samples of tap water, house dust, and indoor air are taken. The home visit will take around two and a half … the population from health-affecting environmental influences. The data can also be used to check whether existing rules and laws are sufficient. The results of GerES …

  • Article from 15.05.2020 | Last changed: 18.05.2020

    Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)

    … surface waters from the discharges of sewage treatment plants or through their use in livestock production. Therefore the German federal states and the Federal … pills, but also the natural or nature-identical hormone 17-Beta-estradiol (E2) are used specifically to regulate hormonal activity in humans. Both substances and their …