… launches health study “ALISE” Blood sample Source: Guido Grochowski / Fotolia.com Heavy metals, plasticisers or the “forever chemicals” PFAS – there are many environmental …

… growth of cyanobacteria  (commonly known as ‘blue-green algae’) or the effects of heavy, persistent rainfall. In the past year, such rainfall led to high water levels and flooding in parts of southern Germany. Heavy rainfall  caused runoff and the inflow of contaminated water, impairing …

… (37 times). The cause of inadequate hygienic water quality was mostly due to heavy rainfall events that had carried dirty water into the bodies of water. In a …

… this year's challenge combines educational activities for less plastic, glass or metal in organic waste bins with the concrete measurement of the percentage of …

… sunbathing can cause skin cancer. And let's not forget the psychological strain of heavy rain and flooding," Mr Bonde remarked. Dr. Lilian Busse, Head of Division …

… More and more days of intense heat, dry spells and ⁠drought,⁠ as well as storms, heavy rain and flooding are affecting life in Germany too. Climate adaptation is …

… plant varieties, renaturalised moors and forests or nature-based measures for heavy rainfall preparedness. Applications are now being accepted at …

… as exposure- relevant behaviour), a sample of first morning void urine to measure metals, plasticizers, and pesticide residues, tap water samples to measure metals and per- and polyfluorinated compounds (PFAS), self-administered … to pollutants such as persistent substance that accumulate in the body e.g. metals, PFAS and pesticides. A brief survey concerning the blood sampling. Benefit …

… on soils and water bodies is mounting: drought periods are increasing, floods and heavy rainfall events are becoming more frequent, technical flood protection … lower groundwater levels, drier soils, and an increased risk of flooding during heavy rainfall. Impacts of Climate Change on the Water Balance The climate crisis …

… to which soil is prone to erosion, or to compaction resulting from the use of heavy machinery, is largely determined by particle size distribution. Clay minerals … to which soil is prone to erosion, or to compaction resulting from the use of heavy machinery, is largely determined by particle size distribution. Clay minerals …