… if their ecology remains intact. But how can we best ensure that our soils are used judiciously and responsibly as habitats and resources? The UBA contributes to … based artist Simon Schrieber, is for children ages four to seven; it is also a useful instructional tool for elementary schools. Soil of the Year December 5th is …

… in this process are the development period and the scope of anthropogenic ground use, which in recent centuries has induced major changes in the soil. Soil develops … per cent via the force exerted when the water freezes, the resulting pressure causes the rock to burst, fracture and comminute. For dark rock in particular, the … of optimal conditions. Hence it is essential that soil management techniques be used that do not reduce humus content. Soil is a mixture of differently sized …

… the availability of uncompromised soils. Around half of Germany’s surface area is used as farmland, i.e. for crop cultivation, direct consumption and animal … and dry years. Traces of today’s settlement areas and the consequent nutrient surpluses and pollution will be discernible for eons in the archive constituted by the …

… the exact reference period for pre-industrial temperature data. However, the IPCC uses a baseline from 1850 to 1900, which is the earliest period with reliable, … are very likely to be triggered, which would destabilize the climate system and cause irreversible changes. The drastic impacts of ongoing climate change include: …

… (anthropogenic) climate change” (Royal Society 2009). Instead of fighting the causes (anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions) of climate change, geoengineering can in fact only influence or … Removal - CDR This approach aims to reduce the concentration of CO 2 (a greenhouse gas) in the atmosphere. This is done by removing carbon dioxide from the …

… since 2007. last update on 29.12.2022 Flood risk management The enormous damage caused by recurring floods, illustrates how important it is to deal with precautionary … and river basin-wide management. This includes precautionary measures (e.g., land use planning, floodplain designation, flood-adapted construction, technical … (3) low probability - expected recurrence interval at least once in 200 years. By using these hazard and risk maps, citizens can identify existing hazards and risks …

… change and health: UMID 03/2009 Current topics In some issues the magazine focuses on current topics in the fields of environment and health. These issues are … 2024 MAIN TOPIC: Ban on cosmetics containing mercury – international challenges using the example of skin lightening creams +++ FURTHER ARTICLES: Potential of … the German lockdown in springtime 2020 | Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic viruses via wastewater analyses | Radiation protection aspects when using UV-C …

… Germany telegram 01/2017 telegram environment+health 04/2016 Indoor air pollution caused by ethanol fireplaces telegram 04/2016 telegram environment+health 03/2016 … 01/2016 telegram environment+health 03/2015 Good noses in search for mould – Use and training of mould detection dogs in Germany telegram 03/2015 telegram …

… humans influence the likelihood of floods, their progression, and the damage they cause. Massive human intervention in the course of water bodies Massive human … runoff; also, the density of forested areas is crucial for water retention. Areas used for settlement and traffic have an effect on the development of floods, as they … ensembles) compared to a reference period. The calculations are performed using water balance models. Model implementation is continuously improved and is the …