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  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Discovery, exploration and conservation of Antarctica

    … than a year. He will later publish 22 volumes of scientific reports and material documenting the expedition. 1902 : A geological expedition led by Otto Nordenskjöld … than a year. He will later publish 22 volumes of scientific reports and material documenting the expedition. 1902 : A geological expedition led by Otto Nordenskjöld …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Fauna of the Antarctic

    The Adélie penguin is one of five penguin species which breed in the Antarctic.

    … largest mammal; the sei whale; the humpback whale; and the Antarctic minke and common whales, in addition to seven toothed whales such as the killer whale, the … Antarctic is a new source of threat to native animals and their natural habitat. Approaching people can raise the stress levels of animal mothers and disrupt milk …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Climate of the Antarctic

    Its extremely low temperatures make Antarctica the coldest continent on Earth.

    … large shelf ice areas in the Ross Sea and Weddell Sea. Very high wind speeds are common in eastern regions in particular. The storm region between King George Land … large shelf ice areas in the Ross Sea and Weddell Sea. Very high wind speeds are common in eastern regions in particular. The storm region between King George Land …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Environmental monitoring on King George Island

    The Fildes Region is subject to high pressure of use. Environmental monitoring helps to show its effects.

    … environmentally friendly as possible. Recent research data from 2008-2012 which is documented in the polar researchers' second report indicates that construction … chains - Roadmaps for the implementation of sustainable supply chain management approaches and instruments Tags environmental protection Antarctica research …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Monitoring projects in the Antarctic

    Regular environmental monitoring records whether and how Antarctica is changing as result of human influence

    … and due to human activity, at regular intervals. In a best-case scenario, the documentation of potential impacts of an activity is preceded by recording conditions as they are prior to the activity itself. The same approach is applied to the documentation of conditions after an activity so that …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Non-native species

    Ship in the Antarctic

    … in der Landwirtschaft Stickstoff CASRI’s Co-design Methodology: The Funnelling Approach Deutsch-Chinesischer Track-II-Dialog Related publications Terrestrial …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    … Underwater noise 08.12.2020 Underwater noise: Causes, effects and solution approaches Marine mammals use sound to search for food and partners, for … the main range of communication between baleen whales like the blue and humpback common to the Southern Ocean. How does underwater sound impact marine mammals? A …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 18.03.2021

    Antarctic

    An appealing light blue iceberg floats in the nearly black water. The sky is gray and drab.

    … ice not only has a significant influence on global climate patterns, but also documents major stages of Earth’s history and represents important geological and … atmospheric, terrestrial (including aquatic), glacial and marine environments as a common human heritage. Easy access to information Even if the Antarctic is a very …

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    … under the lead of the WHO Collaborating Centre at UBA, and published in the document Status of small-scale water supplies in the WHO European Region: results of … services was developed. Pilot projects on the application of the Water Safety Plan-approach (WSP) in small-scale water supplies are conducted. A workshop on WSP in the …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … Associated content Links Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water Documents Hygiene-related assessment of "non-relevant" metabolites (as defined in …

  • Article from 28.03.2014 | Last changed: 28.03.2014

    Toxic substances in products

    two little boys are playing with plastic toys on the floor

    … substances in products? Where and how is data on hazardous substances in products documented? Where can one find products that are low-pollutant and low in … substances in products? Where and how is data on hazardous substances in products documented? Where can one find products that are low-pollutant and low in …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … optoelectronic and gene-technology methods, as well as holistic soil-ecosystem approaches, advances have been made in recent years. A gram of soil contains … Commission 2006) refers to the loss of soil biodiversity as a soil hazard. But the document also states that further research is needed in this sphere, via projects in …