… related to conditions of the respiratory tract. Apart from temperature, it is air humidity which is of particular relevance in respect of illnesses affecting the respiratory tract, as dry air dries up the mucous membranes and facilitates virus infections. However, high air humidity can also make breathing difficult, and it can increase the number of …

… areas reserved for special climate function Terrain which produces fresh and cool air for balancing the local climatic conditions. Source: A. Emson / stock.adobe.com … Priority and restricted areas reserved for special climate functions constitute a fairly new tool used in spatial planning. This is why this area category has so far … and restricted areas reserved for specific climate functions, where cool and fresh air accumulates, and by networking those priority and restricted areas with …

… of high temperatures on efficiency Rising temperatures and increasing absolute air humidity impact strongly on the health and efficiency of workers. The effects … temperature – thus remaining in a healthy state – by means of perspiration. High air humidity and any necessary work clothing can restrict the evaporation of sweat … is installed and is used to best advantage, that the premises are adequately aired in the early mornings, interior heat loads are reduced, working hours are …

… Moreover, impacts on the economy can be caused by staff suffering from fatigue, impaired concentration and stress on the cardio-vascular system, making them less … are inter-connected. The positive effect of green spaces on the urban climate and air quality as well as noise abatement depends on the size, structure and … individual’s thermal comfort. Compared to the built environment, lower surface and air temperatures can develop. In addition, green spaces, especially those containing …

… trees, such as a small root space due to soil compaction and sealing, low soil and air quality, and pollutant inputs such as road salt. Urban climate and heat islands … effect tends to be. A high degree of surface sealing, few cooling green spaces, low air circulation, dark surfaces, high-rise buildings and heat emissions, for example from traffic and building air conditioning, all contribute to this. As buildings store heat and cool down only …

… the coast – as the typical form of summer tourism – might in general benefit from air and sea temperatures rising as a result of climate change. Owing to global … indicating a significant trend. In parallel with the warmer water temperatures, the air temperatures are becoming more favourable too. This was indicated by … Sea) respectively: The average daily mean and highest values measured for the air temperature during the summer vacation months of June to September have been …

… with due consideration of a typical human being’s temperature perception. Air humidity can play an essential role in this context. By contrast, hot days are based solely on air temperature data. The summer of 2018 was characterised by the highest number of …

… was also applied in Germany. There was an exceptionally high sales volume in mobile air-conditioning units for active cooling in apartments and houses. It must be said, however, that the use of air-conditioning is associated with increased electricity consumption which, in … to the efforts of increasing climate protection. In addition, the abstracted air from air-conditioning systems warms up the local urban atmosphere further thus …

… drought, and an extended vegetation period favour longer periods when pollen are air-borne as well as higher pollen concentrations. It is also conceivable that the … A prerequisite for this would be a high concentration of pollen or spores in the air. Changes in the weather, such as precipitation, an increase in air humidity or lightning activity can lead to the fragmentation of pollen, thus …

… , and RO-R-6 ). In bioclimatically stressed spaces, the passage of fresh and cool air to residential areas is paramount. On the periphery of conurbations, air is apt to cool off faster in the summer months above meadows and arable land …

… on mortality figures has been recorded. Apart from heat-related health impairments, it is important to mention also pollen allergies, skin cancer caused by UV radiation as well as cardio-vascular and respiratory illnesses caused by air pollutants; all these health conditions have been linked to (non-infectious) … plant populations. As far as cases of UV radiation (cf. Indicator GE-I-8 ) and air pollutants are concerned – the latter is linked in particular to near-ground …