… in Germany with environmental pollutants. Samples of tap water, urine, blood, house dust, and indoor air are analysed along with information acquired by … pollutants in the 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 … the population from health-affecting environmental influences. The data can also be used to check whether existing rules and laws are sufficient. The results of GerES …

… However, poor air quality should be considered when searching for headache causes. last update on 15.05.2020 Headaches There are many different kinds of … have already had some experience with headaches. This is of special interest because childhood migraine might lead to migraine in adult age. Triggering factors are … are the BTXS (benzene, toluene, xylene and styrene) and terpenes. VOCs are widely used in products such as paints and varnishes, waxes, solvents and cleaning …

… resilience to extreme weather events. However, climate change, intensive land use, and significant alterations to natural river and floodplain ecosystems are … protection. Broadly speaking, water quality also plays a role, as it affects human uses (especially drinking water supply) and the living conditions for ecosystems. …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… role in CO₂ absorption. In addition to CO₂, oceans store the majority of the heat caused by the greenhouse gas effect. However, rising temperatures reduce the CO ₂ absorption capacity of … algae (coccolithophore) Emiliana huxleyi (coccolithophores) Calcareous algae use carbon to build their skeleton. Skeletal dissolution occurs in an acidic …

… Factor X - Intelligent use of natural resources Wind power wind turbine solar farm … “Factor X” stands for an intelligent, efficient and environmentally friendly use of natural resources (e. g. raw materials, water, land). Increasing resource …