… Raw Materials & Environment 2019 Flyer (PDF) Environmental Issues of Mineral and Metal Supply in a broader sustainability context The German Environment Agency (UBA) … society and policy are expected on 19 – 20 February 2019 in Berlin. Minerals and metals form the backbone of modern economies and are key to providing services to …

… proven, leading to grave consequences for many sectors of society. As far as heavy-rain events and extended drought phases are concerned, statements tend to be … It is more difficult, however, to make reliable statements regarding trends of heavy precipitation events. On one hand, such events entail a high variability in …

… change is noticeable in Germany, too. Extreme weather events such as heat waves or heavy precipitation have become more frequent and severe. The hot and extremely dry … much energy would be needed for this? How can we prepare cities to cope with future heavy rain and flooding? Will it be necessary to adapt sewage systems? Are there …

… short-term climate fluctuations and more frequent extreme weather events such as heavy rain, droughts or hot summers. How is climate change already affecting … regions of Germany, even if it is getting warmer everywhere and the risk of heavy rain and drought increases. You can find out more about the impacts of climate …

… change is noticeable in Germany, too. Extreme weather events such as heat waves or heavy precipitation have become more frequent and severe. The hot and extremely dry …

… of between 1.2 and 9 4 . The Monitoring Report shows the following: Apart from heavy rain and flooding, there are other extreme events such as heat and drought … effect: On one hand, warmer air absorbs more moisture, thus increasing the risk of heavy rain ; on the other, it increases the frequency of drought phases. To name …