… storey to roof area ratio is less favourable than in Tunis.  Although the need for air conditioning could be significantly reduced, for example by shading the exterior and the buildings, it is not possible to dispense with mechanical air conditioning in subtropical neighbourhoods without sacrificing comfort. Even in … despite thermal insulation measures. Only the Hamburg neighbourhood did not require air conditioning to ensure comfortable temperatures at all times. Climate protection …

… greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, industrial plants and intra-European air traffic since 2005. Press release No. 64/2020 | 29.12.2020 Businesses and … greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, industrial plants and intra-European air traffic since 2005. … Germany is set to launch the national emissions trading …

… in winter sports areas has been observed over the last 50 years with rising air temperatures and changes in precipitation. In general, different strategies of … snow-sure ski areas. This option would mean that ski slopes, cable cars and chairlifts would also have to "grow" with it. However, this strategy faces some … associations. The option of skiing on other continents is not justifiable, as air travel is associated with high climate-damaging emissions. Technical adaptation: …

… aviation Adjust taxes, reduce noise, promote rail and climate-friendly fuels Aircraft emissions are particularly harmful to the climate Source: Eray Haci … sector's tax contributions to match the other transport sectors, noise quotas for airports, a modal shift of domestic flights to the railways, and the promotion of … classes and to establish a system more in line with the "user pays" principle. If air fare tax were graduated on the basis of how much noise and emissions the …

… of excessive diesel fumes." Nitrogen dioxide irritates the respiratory tract and impairs lung function in the long term, leading to chronic cardiovascular disease and … that exhaust purification of nitrous oxides in on-road diesel passenger cars is impaired in cold weather only came to light in all its details during the diesel … which features a systematic calculation of the impact of this bad state of affairs. It illustrates the extent to which ambient temperature influences the NOx …

… their exposure. So far, 1,267 urine samples, 2,786 tap water samples and 398 indoor air samples have been taken. Associated content Links telegram environment+health …

… and what can still be done to limit global warming? 20.07.2020 The mantle of air around our planet is composed of different gases. Man-made emissions of …

… a switch to buses and trains.  UBA 's President Maria Krautzberger said: "Clean air and more green spaces in the city are goals which can only be achieved with more … income brackets. Similarly, people in lower incomes (45%) feel more affected by air pollution than those with higher incomes (28%). Ambitious environmental …

… should be applied liberally to exposed skin. Further information: Summer smog High air temperatures and intensive solar radiation can form what is known as summer … Summer smog occurs when there are excessive levels of ground-level ozone and other air pollutants. It causes inflammation of the mucous membranes, decreased lung function, inflammatory reactions of the respiratory tract and overall impairment of physical strength. Associated content Links Weather warnings from the …

… that levels must remain below the HBM I assessment value to rule out any health impairment. Press release No. 28/2020 | 06.07.2020 PFAS do not occur naturally. They … persistence results in their distribution over large areas around the globe via air and ocean currents. PFAS enter the environment on a number of pathways. Due to the exhaust air from industrial plants, PFAS can enter into surrounding soil and water bodies. …

… region is regarded as an early-warning system for climate change and as an open air laboratory for climate adaptation. The unique role of mountain regions is also …

… have announced their intention to completely dispense with food imported by air in future. Although air freight only makes up a small proportion of the product range, it emits 170 … as well as for internal company information using an individualised questionnaire. The current study highlights the current status of food retail monitoring for …