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  • Press release 33/2023 from 18.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2023

    Looking for ideas on living with climate change

    A road sign „Bürgerbeteiligung“ (civic participation) and „Politikverdrossenheit“ (disenchantment with politics)

    … areas such as⁠ climate protection ⁠and⁠ biodiversity⁠, protection against noise and air pollution or safeguarding water availability. However, in this regard, conflicts …

  • Article from 22.02.2024 | Last changed: 19.05.2025

    German Environmental Survey, GerES VI (2023-2024)

    a colorful picture with many different faces

    … pollutants. Samples of tap water, urine, blood, house dust, and indoor air are analysed along with information acquired by questionnaires during a home visit. last update on 22.02.2024 For participants: Click here to … living environment are analysed and samples of tap water, house dust, and indoor air are taken. The home visit will take around two and a half hours. The basic …

  • Article from 15.05.2020 | Last changed: 15.05.2020

    Headaches

    A child that holds its head.

    … difficult to find out exactly what triggers headaches or migraines. However, poor air quality should be considered when searching for headache causes. last update on … 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 headaches … air can cause headaches, it is important to ensure for sufficient ventilation or airing. Whether the concentrations of outdoor air pollutants measured in Germany …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Soil development

    Rock and soil

    … from which soil develops. Likewise necessary are organic substances, water, air and microorganisms. last update on 19.02.2014 A lengthy process Soil is formed … organic substances, humus and mineral elements that are subjected to water and air, as well as myriad flora and fauna organisms. It takes an extremely long time … from which soil develops. Likewise necessary are organic substances, water, air and microorganisms. … Soil is formed and develops over extremely lengthy periods …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … mix mineral soil particles of varying sizes with organic substances, thus creating air and water transport channels. Soil fauna ensure the availability of ramified … mainly attributable to the activities of soil fauna. Pores, which contain either air or water, facilitate water transport at varying speeds (depending on pore size) … mix mineral soil particles of varying sizes with organic substances, thus creating air and water transport channels. Soil fauna ensure the availability of ramified …

  • Article from 04.07.2013 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Site remediation

    … elements of these pollutants. Their propagation potential in soil, water and air. Their potential for being uptaken by humans, animals and plants. Such detailed … elements of these pollutants. Their propagation potential in soil, water and air. Their potential for being uptaken by humans, animals and plants. Such detailed …

  • Article from 01.03.2024 | Last changed: 20.08.2025

    Seas under pressure – Ocean acidification due to CO₂

    The photo shows a view of the surface of the North Sea.

    … price. The pH value decreases, acidification increases As the concentration in the air increases, the oceans also absorb more CO ₂ . Due to the increased dissolution …