Persistent substances in the water can lead to long-term problems. read more
UBA issues recommendations to fight micropollutants in water bodies
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Nitrogen dioxide has serious impact on health
Statistics for 2014 indicate roughly 6,000 premature deaths due to cardiovascular diseases which are linked to background concentrations of NO2 read more
Greenhouse gas emissions rose again in 2016
Emissions from the transport sector higher than 1990 - coal phase-out more necessary than ever read more
Preventing, detecting and cleaning up mould
Mould infestation is one of the most frequent problems in indoor space. If it is not cleaned up it can trigger or worsen respiratory diseases such as asthma or cause allergic reaction. The re-edited and updated mould manual (in German) from the German Environment Agency (UBA) shows how to deal with mould in the home, including its prevention, detection and clean-up. read more
Market shares for green products growing – yet CO2 emissions in consumer sector remain unchanged
Environmental labels can provide transparency and orientation read more
Environmental industry still a key economic factor
German environmental goods are in demand all around the world and in all areas of environmental protection. read more
Environmental availability of raw materials
The availability of raw materials is determined by more than technical-geological, economic and political factors alone: the environmental risks of mining also has an impact. read more
Round Table Against Marine Litter goes into round two
North and Baltic Sea coasts of Germany continue to be polluted with waste – interim report presents measures against marine litter read more
