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  • Article from 30.05.2025 | Last changed: 15.07.2025

    Soil loss by water erosion

    Figure 2. Potato dams in the downslope direction force soil loss by water.

    … however, soil loss by water occurs on many agriculturally used areas such as arable land, areas with permanent crops e.g. viticulture and orchards. Figure 1: Schematic … soils of high natural erodibility risk, soil loss-reducing management practices are essential to prevent soil degradation. Figure 2. Ruts in the downhill direction … tons from vineyards. The rest is due to soil loss, primarily from forest areas and open areas such as mountainous terrain. The generally accepted "Universal Soil Loss …

  • Article from 10.01.2022 | Last changed: 25.01.2024

    Digital services / Cloud computing

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    … high-definition (HD) videos and the highest ever recorded at the site. What is it doing to the climate and what are the carbon footprints of video streaming, video … high-definition (HD) videos and the highest ever recorded at the site. What is it doing to the climate and what are the carbon footprints of video streaming, video …

  • Article from 19.05.2022 | Last changed: 25.05.2022

    Risks for the environment

    … Mining activities at the deep-sea floor may have considerable impact: first, they destroy habitats due to the extraction of minerals; second, sediment is stirred up … Committee of the ISA is currently developing environmental standards. It is essential to establish verifiable indicators and limits to protect sensitive deep-sea species and their habitats, but this has not yet been done. The ecosystems of the deep-sea bed are very sensitive. Scientific …

  • Article from 07.12.2021 | Last changed: 07.12.2021

    Ammunition in the sea

    Gefahren durch Munitionsaltlasten für Schifffahrt, Fischerei, menschliche Gesundheit und das Meeresökosystem

    … are chemical compounds used for military purposes that disrupt the physiological functions of the human organism to such an extent that the fighting ability of … during World War II, they were only produced. The substances in question are: predominantly sulphur mustard (skin irritant), Tabun (nerve irritant), Phosgene (lung … releases them into the environment (Maser & Strehse, 2020), blasting should be avoided. In addition, blasting may induce a temporary or permanent threshold shift …

  • Article from 03.12.2025 | Last changed: 03.12.2025

    European Earth Observation Programme Copernicus

    Sentinel-2 RGB satellite image of Dessau-Roßlau (date of recording: June 21, 2020), overlaid with the data product “Riparian Zones” (reference year 2012), provided by the Copernicus Land Service.

    … “In-situ” refers to measurement data collected directly on site. These data are essential for validating satellite observations and form the basis for producing … Copernicus in-situ component relies on a broad range of in-situ data collected on land, at sea, and in the air. These observations capture meteorological, … enables comprehensive data collection. In general, all data products are made openly and freely available. National Responsibilities The responsibility for space …

  • Article from 30.07.2025 | Last changed: 30.07.2025

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  • Article from 26.05.2020 | Last changed: 30.07.2020

    FAQ formaldehyde regulations for wood-based materials & furniture

    … for the implementation of the regulations and should be contacted in the event of doubt. 1. What is formaldehyde, and why is it found in wood-based materials and … valid procedure was established in the early 1990s. Changes to the design of buildings since then have led to a reduction in the air exchange rate, meaning that … during a full-body test. In a full-body test, box furniture must be tested in an open state, where exterior and interior surfaces are included in the surface …

  • Article from 22.02.2024 | Last changed: 19.05.2025

    German Environmental Survey, GerES VI (2023-2024)

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    … is the 6th cycle of the German Environmental Survey. To check the feasibility of essential elements of GerES VI, a pilot study (2018–2019) was carried out in advance … is the 6th cycle of the German Environmental Survey. To check the feasibility of essential elements of GerES VI, a pilot study (2018–2019) was carried out in advance …

  • Article from 15.05.2020 | Last changed: 15.05.2020

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    A token stands in the middle of a wooden square, three others stand outside.

    … that genetic causes contribute to a large extent to the development of autism. Do environmental factors also play a role? last update on 15.05.2020 Autism is seen … life, whereas milder forms of atypical autism may be barely noticeable.   How often does autism occur in Germany? No figures are available on the frequency of autism in …

  • Article from 15.05.2020 | Last changed: 15.05.2020

    Headaches

    A child that holds its head.

    … lack of friends and social contacts, excessive TV viewing and computer games. Indoor air can cause headaches Spending time in a room with “bad air” can trigger … Associated content Publications Children! Indoor air quality after installation of building products in energy-efficient buildings Tags health indoor air child … It is often difficult to find out exactly …

  • Article from 22.11.2016 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

    Food waste in the catering sector

    Schmackhafte Desserts an einem Buffet.

    … catering sector which is behind public events such as city festivals, exhibition openings, sports events, music festivals and fairs, private gatherings such as family get-togethers, or corporate functions like business start-ups, company anniversaries, branch office openings and … Umweltbundesamt Download image (2.06 MB) Proper planning of food quantity is essential in catering. Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (921.67 kB) Smaller …