Contents

Editorial

Editorial on European environmental policy
Mtt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 No.1, p. 2

original contributions

A.-S. Heldele et al.: Transport behaviour of PFAS from paper sludge in large lysimeters
UKR Kammann, JP Scharsack: Contamination by dumped ammunition: TNT metabolites in fish from the North and Baltic Seas
RJ Schneider: Antibody-based on-site analysis for monitoring the elimination of trace substances in wastewater treatment plants
C. Scherber et al.: Reduced use of pesticides in the agricultural landscape: Strategies from the perspective of biodiversity research

Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 No.1, pp. 3-18

Briefly introduced

Ocean Care: Keeping the Oceans Alive
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 No.1, p. 19

From the Division

Report from the FG Board Meeting on January 24, 2025
News from the jUCÖT
call for proposals for the Paul-Crutzen Award 2025
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 No.1, pp. 19-20

information

Conferences

Conference “PFAS in soil – forever pollution, forever concern?”, March 25 – 26, 2025, Berlin
AGRIFOODPLAST, 8-9 April 2025, Brussels
ICNTS, 13-16.10.2025, Erding and online
Langenauer Water Forum, November 17-18, 2025

short messages

PFAS pollution in European waters
PFAS measurements of sea foam show high levels
France takes action against eternity chemicals
Forever Lobbying Project exposes 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 annually from fine dust and more than 28,000 from 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 plant protection products
Pharmaceutical company Bayer again sentenced to pay damages in PCB trial
European initiative to recover old ammunition from the seas
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 No.1, pp. 23 - 28

personal details

Entries into the FG 23.11.2024- 17.02.2025
Birthdays 2nd quarter 2025
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31. Jahrg. 2025 No.1, p. 29

imprint

Published by the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of the German Chemical Society
ISSN: 1618-3258

Editorial staff:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI –Spatial and Environmental Sciences–
University of Trier Campus II, Behringstr. 21, D-54296 Trier
Tel. and Fax: 0651/ 201-3617 Secretariat: 0651/ 201-2243
E-Mail: fischerk@uni-trier.de
Abbreviation: Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox
Design/ Technical Implementation:
Dr. Matthias Kudra, University of Leipzig
E-Mail: kudra@uni-leipzig.de

cover image

sinking of Japanese ammunition off Singapore in 1946
( https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altlasten_in_den_Meeren#/media/Quelle:The_British_Reoccupation_of_Singapore_SE7425.jpg)

Contents

Editorial

Editorial  
Mtt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st year 2025 No. 2, p. 32

Original articles

FT Lange et al.: Are PFAS released into soil through 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 31st year 2025 No. 2, pp. 33-52

Briefly introduced

Research Group environmental monitoring and Endocrinology (EME), Faculty of Biology, Technical University of Dresden
Materials Research and Testing Institute (MFPA) Weimar
ABF Analytical-Biological Research Laboratory GmbH

Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st year 2025 No. 2, pp. 53-58

From the Division

Report from the Executive Board meeting on 21 March 2025
Detailed report on the workshop of the specialist working groups from 17 to 19 June 2024 in Schmallenberg
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st year 2025 No. 2, pp. 59-62

information

Conferences

BAM Workshop: Advancements of Analytical Techniques for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) 2025 - September 16, 2025, Berlin
Environment 2025, 22-24 September 2025, Dessau-Roßlau
Dioxin 2025, November 1-6, 2025, Antalya
European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry (EMEC 25), 23-25 ​​Nov, Chania, Crete

Short messages

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 CO ₂ and NO ₂ simultaneously from power plant emissions 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
People on biodiversity
Quality criteria at the Ecotox Centre – new
Values ​​and substances, new complete list

Editorial contribution

“Make America dirty again” – Trump’s campaign against research, environmental and climate protection
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st year 2025 No. 2, pp. 65-71

Personal information

Admissions to the FG 10.02. to 22.05.2025
Birthdays 3rd quarter 2025
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st year 2025 No. 2, p. 73

imprint

Published by the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of the German Chemical Society
ISSN: 1618-3258

Editorial staff:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI –Spatial and Environmental Sciences–
University of Trier Campus II, Behringstrasse 21, D-54296 Trier
Tel. and Fax: 0651/ 201-3617 Secretariat: 0651/ 201-2243
Email: fischerk@uni-trier.de
Abbreviation: Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox
Design/ Technical implementation:
Dr. Matthias Kudra, University of Leipzig
Email: kudra@uni-leipzig.de

Cover image

Source: https://edsteinink.com/trumps-epa-ec7ba6a56836

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Editorial

Editorial
Mtt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st year 2025 No. 3, p. 74

Original articles

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 31st year 2025 No. 3, pp. 75-83

Briefly introduced

Environmental Geochemistry working group at the Institute of Geoecology, Technical University of Braunschweig
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st year 2025 No. 3, pp. 84-85

From the Division

Working Group Chemical Assessment: Meeting report of 17 June 2025
Survey on the future of our communications
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st year 2025 No. 3, pp. 85-88

information

Conferences

^5th International Congress on Mineral Oil Contaminants in Food, September 30th - October 1st, 2025, Berlin
Closing event of the AiM research project at the UBA, October 8, 2025, Dessau
26 ^th Int. Conference Transport and Pollution, November 4-6, 2025, Rueil-Malmaison
5 ^th EU Clean Air Forum, 1 & 2 December 2025, Bonn

Short messages

PFAS: Denmark bans 23 pesticides
PFAS in Drinking Water
Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA): Assessment submitted for classification in new hazard classes
Open letter: Endocrinologists call for action against endocrine disruptors
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 influences the assessment of risks
Comprehensive catalogue of harmful plastic chemicals
New Lancet Countdown on Plastics and Health
UN consultations in Geneva: Global agreement against plastic waste fails for now
Toxic filtered car emissions after exposure to sunlight
How tire wear 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 September 1, 2025
EU Commission: Relaxation of rules on chemicals in make-up, shampoos and sunscreens
Near the Baden-Württemberg border: 42,000 tons of toxic waste remain in a landfill in Alsace
Neurotoxic? New screening method for chemicals provides quick answers
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, pp. 90-102

Personal information

Entries into the FG 23.05 to 25.08.2025
Birthdays 4th quarter 2025
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 31st year 2025 No. 2, p. 103

imprint

Published by the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of the German Chemical Society
ISSN: 1618-3258

Editorial staff:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI –Spatial and Environmental Sciences–
University of Trier Campus II, Behringstraße 21, D-54296 Trier
Tel. and Fax: 0651/ 201-3617 Secretariat: 0651/ 201-2243
Email: fischerk@uni-trier.de
Abbreviation: Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox
Design/ Technical implementation:
Dr. Matthias Kudra, University of Leipzig
Email: kudra@uni-leipzig.de

Cover image

Barn owl ( Tyto alba ), a predator species in the TerraChem project. Source: Jasja Dekker 2024