Several million buildings in Germany built or refurbished before October 1993 may still contain asbestos today. A new guideline offers advice, especially to non-specialists, on what to consider when planning renovation and DIY work. read more
Asbestos in buildings still a problem
German Environment Agency enhances its air quality app
The "Luftqualität" air quality app by the German Environment Agency now also features ozone forecasts. The app can display expected ozone levels for the current and two following days. An automatic alert can be activated to notify the user if high levels of ozone are expected within the next 24 hours. read more
Blue Angel for wood stoves
The standard requires a significant cut in pollutant emissions. read more
A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet
Climate change, air pollution and contaminated water bodies harm more than just the environment. "Planet Gesundheit", the new interactive exhibition opened today shows how to manage daily life with fewer risks and side effects to health and the planet. read more
UBA presents concept for environmentally acceptable aviation
Adjust taxes, reduce noise, promote rail and climate-friendly fuels. read more
Exposure to chemicals in the human body can now be compared for all of Europe
HBM4EU initiative presents assessment values for phthalates, cadmium and bisphenol A – more to follow read more
Environmental medicine
The environmental medicine discipline aims to prevent the occurrence of environmental complaints and diseases in people. The cause of suffering is not always the same. Diagnosis and treatment often require cross-disciplinary cooperation and experience. read more
German Environment Agency launches air quality app for Android and iPhone devices
Up-to-date measurements of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone pollution available from 400 measuring stations read more
