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  • Article from 29.07.2025 | Last changed: 29.07.2025

    Geoengineering

    … is the introduction of substances into the stratosphere using specially designed aircraft*. Based on a large volcanic eruption, the aerosols deployed are intended to … example by spraying seawater from a ship with special vaporizers. Water from the air would then condense on the salt particles from the seawater or other salts and …

  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BO-I-4: Temperature in the topsoil

    The picture shows a seedling emerging from moist, dark soil.

    … Source: DWD (DWD measuring network) Soil temperature on the rise In the same way as air temperature, soil temperature is rising too. This scenario has effects on the … delays. It must be noted, however, that there can be major differences between air temperature and soil temperature. For instance, in comparatively dry conditions – contrary to air – bare soil can heat up more stronglyw. By contrast, moist soils warm up more …

  • Article from 21.02.2023 | Last changed: 21.02.2023

    Environmental management at UBA

    EMAS logo on the face of the UBA office building in Dessau-Roßlau

    … and Audit Scheme (EMAS). In the meantime 14 UBA sites – including all air quality monitoring stations – have been validated according to EMAS. In 2017, … (BMI) has issued a circular order on the preferential use of rail instead of air travel. This creates the freedom to always opt for the most environmentally … and Audit Scheme (EMAS). In the meantime 14 UBA sites – including all air quality monitoring stations – have been validated according to EMAS. In 2017, …

  • Article from 09.10.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Geoengineering-Governance

    atmosphere of the Earth

    … and intensive energy to imitate these natural processes, for example through direct air capture with carbon storage (DACCS) technology. Other methods rely on chemical … and intensive energy to imitate these natural processes, for example through direct air capture with carbon storage (DACCS) technology. Other methods rely on chemical …

  • Article from 21.08.2023 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Heat pumps

    Luft-Wasser-Wärmepumpe

    … subsidies Heat pumps derive heat from the thermal energy that is stored in ambient air, underground or in groundwater. Heat pumps are eligible for funding through the … Moreover, in addition to the classic environmental media of earth, water and air, these also use other heat sources such as process heat, waste heat from building air conditioning or waste water. Depending on the task and dimensions, industrial …

  • Article from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 26.03.2024

    Air Quality Control in Europe

    Air Quality Control in Europe last update on 26.03.2024 Further information … the planned installation will not cause permitted levels of pollutants in ambient air to be exceeded. In Germany, the Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Ozone

    … 3 and an alert threshold of 240 µg/m 3 applies for ozone concentration in ambient air. As target value for the protection of human health, a maximum daily 8-hour mean … of Information Systems Relevant to Climate Change and Health - Vol. 1 Tags air pollutant ground level ozone … Ozone is a colourless and toxic gas, and one of … 3 and an alert threshold of 240 µg/m 3 applies for ozone concentration in ambient air. As target value for the protection of human health, a maximum daily 8-hour mean …

  • Article from 21.05.2025 | Last changed: 21.05.2025

    UMID: Environment and Human Health – Information Service

    Nori-Algenflakes auf einem weißen Teller

    … survey FURTHER ARTICLES What to do about tiger mosquito & friends? The new Air Quality Directive: Increased requirements for better air in Europe How can risk communication build trust? – Selected findings from an …

  • Article from 10.08.2017 | Last changed: 15.03.2019

    telegram: environment+health

    title telegram environment + health

    … in brazil and Germany telegram 01/2017 telegram environment+health 04/2016 Indoor air pollution caused by ethanol fireplaces telegram 04/2016 telegram … Germany: Mercury body burdens on the decline – but vary by region telegram 02/2015 air telegram environment+health 04/2016 Indoor air pollution caused by ethanol fireplaces telegram 04/2016 telegramm …

  • Article from 26.07.2022 | Last changed: 26.07.2022

    German Environmental Survey 2003-2006 for Children, GerES IV

    6 Children

    … (from, e.g., costume, jewellery, piercing) or scents (e.g., terpenes in indoor air). Impact of noise on hearing loss, stress and sleeping disturbances. Irritation … eyes and the respiratory system due to formaldehyde, aldehydes, or VOC in indoor air. Associated content Documents Brief Study Description (186.35 kB) How pollutants … (from, e.g., costume, jewellery, piercing) or scents (e.g., terpenes in indoor air). Impact of noise on hearing loss, stress and sleeping disturbances. Irritation …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    German Environmental Survey 1985-1986, GerES I

    pedestrians in a city

    … mercury, creatinine; PCP (subsample, N=412), Cotinine (subsample, N=464) Scalp hair aluminium, arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, calcium, copper, iron, lead, … sodium, strontium, zinc; lindane, pentachlorophenol (subsample, N=465) Indoor air: (passive sampler) formaldehyde (subsample, N=358) volatile organic compounds, …

  • Article from 27.03.2015 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    Research project “Environmental justice in urban areas”

    Urban neighbourhoods need areas for sports, play, leisure and recreation

    … neighborhoods. A research project carried out by the German Institute of Urban Affairs (Difu) has explored how municipalities can be supported in their efforts … urban neighborhoods. These areas are exposed to multiple burdens including noise, air pollution and social problems. They also often have fewer green areas. In a … unequal distribution of environmental burdens”, the German Institute of Urban Affairs (Difu) explored how local authorities can be supported in their activities to …