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Benzene

Zapfsäule einer Tankstelle mit drei Benzinzapfhähnen

Benzene is an organic, chemical compound with an aromatic odour. It is carcinogenic and a content of petrol. read more

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Air pollutants at a glance

Smog in an urban area - Trier

The composition of the air is affected by humans. Many components of the air are, above a certain concentration, a threat to humans and animals and affect plants, water bodies, soils and even buildings and materials. read more

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National Integrated Assessment Modelling (NIAM)

NIAM is a network affiliated to the UNECE Air Convention that aims at bringing together integrated assessment modellers from different countries investigating strategies to reduce air pollution and its impacts. We want to share experience on technical aspects of modelling, on the tools and data we use and exchange information about the analysis of national measures and policies. Moreover, NIAM aim... read more

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Information on the PM10 exceedance table

The table shows the up-to-date number of days of PM10 exceedances in the current year at the measuring stations of the German States and UBA. PM10 (PM = Particulate Matter) is the term used for matter with a maximum diameter of 10 micrometres (µm). read more

The Umweltbundesamt

For our environment