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Archive 2025
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Issue 1/2025
- Editorial on European environmental policy
- Marine contamination from dumped munitions
- Transport behaviour of PFAS
- Antibody-based trace substance analysis in wastewater treatment plants
- Reduced use of pesticides
- In brief: Ocean Care
- Conferences, news in brief and personalia
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Contents
Editorial
Editorial on European environmental policy
Mtt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.1, S. 2
Original contributions
A.-S. Heldele et al: Transport behaviour of PFAS from paper sludge in large lysimeters
U.K.R. Kammann, J.P. Scharsack: Contamination by dumped munitions: TNT metabolites in fish from the North and Baltic Seas
R.J. Schneider: Antibody-based on-site analysis for monitoring the elimination of trace substances in wastewater treatment plants
C. Scherber et. al: Reduced use of plant protection products in the agricultural landscape: strategies from the perspective of biodiversity research
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st vol. 2025 no.1, p. 3-18
In brief
Ocean Care: Keeping the oceans alive
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.1, p. 19
From the specialist group
Report from the FG board meeting on 24 January 2025
News from jUCÖT
Announcement of the Paul Crutzen Prize 2025
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.1, p. 19-20
Information
Conferences
Conference "PFAS in soil - forever pollution, forever concern?", 25 - 26 March 2025, Berlin
AGRIFOODPLAST, 8 - 9 April 2025, Brussels
ICNTS, 13 - 16 October 2025, Erding and online
Langenau Water Forum, 17 - 18 November 2025
Short news
PFAS pollution in European waters
PFAS measurements of marine foam show high levels of pollution
France takes action against eternity chemicals
"Forever Lobbying Project" reveals tactics of the PFAS lobby
EEA: Health and environmental impacts of air pollution exposure remain high across Europe
EU Court of Auditors calls for more action against air and noise pollution
70,000 deaths per year from particulate matter and more than 28.000 due to nitrogen dioxide
EU Horizon project MINAGRIS: Micro- and Nano-Plastics in AGRIcultural Soils
Negotiations on UN plastics agreement failed
ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List and updates one entry
Bioindicators and soil reference values for pesticides
Pharmaceutical company Bayer again ordered to pay damages in PCB trial
European initiative to recover old munitions from the oceans
UFZ press release: "Without intact nature we will not be able to maintain our prosperity.."
Nature article: One-quarter of freshwater fauna threatened with extinction?
Differential biotransformation ability may alter fish biodiversity in polluted waters
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.1, p. 23 - 28
Personalia
Join the FG 23 Nov 2024- 17 Feb 2025
Birthdays 2nd quarter 2025
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st vol. 2025 no.1, p. 29
Imprint
Published by the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of the German Chemical Society
ISSN: 1618-3258
Editorial team:
Prof. Dr Dr Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI - Spatial and Environmental Chemistry-
University of Trier Campus II Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI - Spatial and Environmental Sciences-
University of Trier Campus II, Behringstr. 21, D-54296 Trier
Phone and fax: 0651/ 201-3617 Secretariat: 0651/ 201-2243
Email: fischerk@uni-trier.de
Abbreviation: Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox
Design/ Technical realisation:
Dr Matthias Kudra, University of Leipzig
E-Mail: kudra@uni-leipzig.de
Cover image
Sinking of Japanese munitions off Singapore in 1946
(https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altlasten_in_den_Meeren#/media/Datei:The_British_Reoccupation_of_Singapore_SE7425.jpg)
Issue 2/2025
- PFAS release in the soil?
- Mercury in German rivers
- Influence of extreme flood events on sediment-bound heavy metals
- Workshop on immission monitoring of persistent chemicals
Briefly presented:
- Environmental Monitoring and Endocrinology Research Group
- Materials Research and Testing Institute (MFPA)
- ABF Analytisch-Biologisches Forschungslabor GmbH - Conferences, news in brief and personalia
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Contents
Editorial
Editorial
Mtt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.2, S. 32
Original contributions
F. T. Lange et al.: Will PFAS be released in the soil through the degradation of side-chain fluorinated polymers?
J. Hahn et al.: Mercury in German rivers: a challenge today and tomorrow
A. Weber et al.: The influence of extreme flood events on fluvial sediments and their heavy metal inventory
C. Barkschat et. al.: Too much, too little, never enough? Results of an expert workshop on current strengths and weaknesses of ambient air monitoring of persistent chemicals
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.2, S. 33-52
In brief
Forschungsgruppe Umweltmonitoring und Endokrinologie (EME), Fakultät Biologie, Technische Universität Dresden
Materialforschungs- und -prüfanstalt (MFPA) Weimar
ABF Analytisch-Biologisches Forschungslabor GmbH
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.2, p. 53-58
From the expert group
Report from the Division Executive Committee meeting on 21 March 2025
Detailed report on the workshop of the Division working groups from 17 to 19 June 2024 in Schmallenberg
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.2, p. 59-62
Information
Conferences
BAM Workshop: Advancements of Analytical Techniques for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) 2025 - 16 Sept 2025, Berlin
Environment 2025, 22-24 Sept 2025, Dessau Roßlau
Dioxin 2025, 1-6 Nov 2025, Antalya
European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry (EMEC 25), 23-25 Nov, Chania, Crete
Short news
Nature Geoscience article: Anthropogenic organic aerosol in Europe
Science Advances article: Short-lived reactive components substantially contribute to particulate matter oxidative potential
German satellite detects CO2 and NO2 simultaneously from power plant flue gases for the first time
Angewandte Chemie article: Uncovering the photochemical conversion of atmospheric chlorinated organics on mineral dust: in-field evidence of a new source of dioxin
PFAS in Europe and Berlin: The "PROMISCES" project provides answers
OECD Synthesis Report on Understanding Perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs) and Their Life Cycle
Nature Sustainability article: Environmental impacts of polymeric flame retardant breakdown
The Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook 2025
Report and The Zero Pollution Monitoring Dashboard
European Metrology Network for Pollution Monitoring
Meetings of the conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions (BRS)
EAWAG News: The devastating impact of
humans on biodiversity
Quality criteria at the Ecotox Centre - new
values and substances, new complete list
Editorial article
"Make America dirty again" - Trump's campaign against research, environmental and climate protection
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.2, S. 65-71
Personalities
Join the FG 10.02. to 22.05.2025
Birthdays 3rd quarter 2025
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.2, p. 73
Imprint
Published by the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of the German Chemical Society
ISSN: 1618-3258
Editorial team:
Prof. Dr Dr Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI - Spatial and Environmental Chemistry-
University of Trier Campus II Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI - Spatial and Environmental Sciences-
University of Trier Campus II, Behringstr. 21, D-54296 Trier
Phone and fax: 0651/ 201-3617 Secretariat: 0651/ 201-2243
Email: fischerk@uni-trier.de
Abbreviation: Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox
Design/ Technical realisation:
Dr Matthias Kudra, University of Leipzig
E-Mail: kudra@uni-leipzig.de
Cover image
Issue 3/2025
- Editorial by the jUCÖT board
- The TerraChem project
- Anticoagulant rodenticides
- In brief: Environmental Chemistry Group at the Institute of Geoecology, TU Braunschweig
- Survey on the future of the journal
- Conferences, news in brief and personalia
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Contents
Editorial
Editorial
Mtt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.3, S. 74
Original contributions
D. Themann et al.: A Systems Approach for Understanding and Managing Chemical Risks to Terrestrial Biodiversity
J. Regnery et al Effects of anticoagulant rodenticides on the aquatic environment
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.3, p. 75-83
In brief
Working Group Environmental Geochemistry at the Institute of Geoecology at the Technische Universität Braunschweig
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.3, S. 84-85
From the expert group
AK Chemical Assessment: Meeting report from 17 June 2025
Survey on the future of our communications
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.3, p. 85-88
Information
Conferences
5th International Congress on Mineral Oil Contaminants in Food, 30 September - 1 October 2025, Berlin
Final event of the AiM research project at UBA, 8 October 2025, Dessau
26th Int. Conference Transport and Pollution, 4-6 November 2025, Rueil-Malmaison
5th EU Clean Air Forum,1 & 2 December 2025, Bonn
Short news
PFAS: Denmark bans 23 pesticides
PFAS in drinking water
Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA): Assessment for classification in new hazard classes submitted
Open letter: Endocrinologists call for action on endocrine disrupters
France passes controversial law banning acetamiprid
North Carolina factory's toxic discharges contaminate drinking water for nearly one million residents
How inadequate recording of chemical concentrations
in the environment affects risk assessment
Comprehensive catalogue of plastic chemicals of concern
New Lancet countdown on plastics and health
UN deliberations in Geneva: Global agreement against plastic waste failed for the time being
Toxic filtered car emissions after sun exposure
How tyre abrasion pollutes water and endangers animals
Many unknown pollutants detected in cosmetics, care products and perfumes
EU Commission: ban on 21 CMR substances in cosmetics from 1 January 2025
EU Commission: ban on 21 CMR substances in cosmetics from 1 January 2025
EU Commission: ban on 21 CMR substances in cosmetics from 1 January 2025
EU Commission: ban on 21 CMR substances in cosmetics from 1 January 2025.09.2025
EU Commission: Relaxation of rules for chemicals in make-up, shampoos and sun creams
Near the Baden-Württemberg border:42,000 tonnes of toxic waste remain in landfill in Alsace
Neurotoxic? New screening procedure for chemicals provides a quick answer
Open letter to the EU representatives: Call for stronger chemical mixture regulation in REACH
Report on the implementation of EU environmental law in the 27 EU member states published
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st year 2025 No.3, p.90-102
Personalities
Join the FG 23.05 to 25.08.2025
Birthdays 4th quarter 2025
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.2, p.103
Imprint
Published by the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of the German Chemical Society
ISSN: 1618-3258
Editorial team:
Prof. Dr Dr Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI - Spatial and Environmental Chemistry-
University of Trier Campus II Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI - Spatial and Environmental Sciences-
University of Trier Campus II, Behringstr. 21, D-54296 Trier
Phone and fax: 0651/ 201-3617 Secretariat: 0651/ 201-2243
Email: fischerk@uni-trier.de
Abbreviation: Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox
Design/ Technical realisation:
Dr Matthias Kudra, University of Leipzig
E-Mail: kudra@uni-leipzig.de
Cover image
Barn owl (Tyto alba), a predator species in the TerraChem project. Source: Jasja Dekker 2024
Issue 4/25
- Biomonitoring of PFAS
- Isecticides in Swiss watercourses
- Fish and antidepressants
- Risk assessment as part of the "Central Zone Guidance"
- Environmental chemistry in Germany
- Presented briefly: AG Bodenkunde und Bodenressorcen (RUB) and UMW Umweltmonitoring
- Report from "Umwelt 2025"
- Conferences, news in brief and personalia
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Contents
Editorial
Editorial
Mtt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.4, S. 106
Original contributions
V. Mueller et al: Biomonitoring of PFAS Using Animals and Lichens - A Short Overview of Approaches, Findings, and Perspectives
S. Barth, T. Doppler: Insecticides in Swiss Watercourses
K. Brotzmann et al: Fish and antidepressants:Neurotoxic effects in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos after exposure to venlafaxine
G. Ernst: Risk assessment of plant protection products for soil organisms in the context of the new "Central Zone Guidance"
G. Lammel, I. Ivančev-Tumbas: Environmental chemistry in study programmes in Germany
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.4, p. 107-130
In brief
Soil Science and Soil Resources Working Group at the Institute of Geography at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
UMW Umweltmonitoring
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.4, S. 131-134
From the specialist group
Report from the Executive Board
This was the "Environment 2025"
Review of the Young Environmental Forum 2025
Minutes of the General Assembly on 23 September 2025
Constituent meeting of the Editorial Board of the FG-Mitteilungen
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.4, p. 135-139
Information
Conferences
59th Essen Conference on Water Management, 4-6 March 2026, Essen
SETAC Europe 36th Annual Meeting, 17-21 May 2026, Maastrich, Netherlands
YoMos Workshop 2026, 25-29 May 2026, Sylt
14th Micropol and Ecohazard Conference, 30 May 2026 - 03 Jun 2026, Toronto, CN
Short news
The State of the World's Chemical Pollution
EEB: 'Forever Chemicals' poisoning Europe's waters and fish
Drinking water test by BUND activists detects PFAS in 42 out of 46 samples
Umweltinstitut München e.V.PFAS and pesticides - lazy compromises in EU water protection
Massive increase in pesticide exports from the EU
Publication: Plant protection products change the behaviour of non-target organisms
UBA-Texts 144/2025: Risk management for plant protection products
How microplastics are changing river ecology
Children acutely at risk from plastic according to meta-study
Hazardous chemicals still in shein clothing
UBA-Texts 145/2025: ChemSelect: The assessment concept
Research project approved: AI for Chemical Risk Prediction in Aquatic Environments
Reformation of science publishing: the Stockholm Declaration
Tunisia: Fight against old chemical factories
PKI report: Seven limits of exposure of planet Earth have been exceeded
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st Vol. 2025 No.4, p. 141-147
Personalities
Accessions to the FGfrom 26 August to 24 November 2025
Birthdays 4th quarter 2025
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.4, p. 148
Afterword
Afterword by K. Fischer and M. Kudra
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 Nr.4, p. 149
Imprint
Published by the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of the German Chemical Society
ISSN: 1618-3258
Editorial team:
Prof. Dr Dr Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI - Spatial and Environmental Chemistry-
University of Trier Campus II Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI - Spatial and Environmental Sciences-
University of Trier Campus II, Behringstr. 21, D-54296 Trier
Phone and fax: 0651/ 201-3617 Secretariat: 0651/ 201-2243
Email: fischerk@uni-trier.de
Abbreviation: Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox
Design/ Technical realisation:
Dr Matthias Kudra, University of Leipzig
E-Mail: kudra@uni-leipzig.de
Cover image
Presentation of the Paul Crutzen Prize 2025 to Anna Magdalena Röhnelt
(Source: Federal Environment Agency, Susanne Kambor)