… of headaches. 90% of all occurring headaches are migraines or tension headaches and not attributable to any other primary disease. In Germany, 50% of men and over … measured in Europe actually cause headaches cannot be answered from existing environmental epidemiological studies. The results of these studies were found to be … Most studies do not observe subjects over a long period of time, so that the interaction between the triggering factors and other diseases cannot be sufficiently …

… healthy, resilient ecosystems, ensuring water availability for both humans and the environment, and enhancing nature's resilience to extreme weather events. However, … changes. Consequently, flood damages are worsening. More Sponge, Less Concrete - Action Options for a Sustainable Water Balance Restoring Rivers and Floodplains … recognized and is a central component of the National Water Strategy and the Action Programme for Natural Climate Protection (ANK). Several funding instruments are …

… the ground is a part of our experience of nature, as here with this former sand pit. Source: Sina Schröder Discovering soils in their natural environment makes for an exciting journey through our natural and cultural heritage. … of test systems with mycorrhizal fungi for the risk assessment The Zero Pollution Action Plan as a chance for a cross-regulatory approach to pollution prevention and …

… Learning about and experiencing soil Tiny ants can build amazingly large anthills! Source: … without the earth’s various soils, which can only assure a plentiful and healthy supply of food and drinking water if their ecology remains intact. But how … an educational tool for institutions that teach children and young people about the environment. Die Böden Deutschlands - Ein Reiseführer Issued by the UBA in early …

… Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt What is needed above all for soil to develop is time, and of course rock, which is the material from which soil develops. Likewise … also exerts mechanical stress on the rock, causing it to fracture. Chemical reactions alter rock composition, whereby particularly for rock containing a large … susceptibility to flooding. The extent to which soil is prone to erosion, or to compaction resulting from the use of heavy machinery, is largely determined by particle …

… santia3 Fotolia.com Soil carries out myriad functions that are free of charge and extremely powerful, and that are what make soil so valuable not only to us but … process that began after the Ice Age around 10,000 years ago and that reflects the environmental and usage conditions during this period. The structure of soil strata … during the formation period, and provides clear indications concerning human actions and farming techniques. Soils are repositories of archaeological artifacts …

… geoengineering measures all have in common is that they harbour risks for humans and the environment and can have a global impact. They should therefore also be regulated … capture with carbon storage (DACCS) technology. Other methods rely on chemical reactions between the atmosphere and rocks (enhanced weathering). Effective climate …