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  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    … late or not at all (acoustic masking). Map of human impact on marine ecosystems, global shipping routes Source: Grolltech / derived from the work of T. Hengl at http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/globalmarine/impacts Diagram of scientific use of airguns Source: Hannes Grobe / …

  • 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.

    … value. The Antarctic perpetual ice not only has a significant influence on global climate patterns, but also documents major stages of Earth’s history and … value. The Antarctic perpetual ice not only has a significant influence on global climate patterns, but also documents major stages of Earth’s history and …

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    … areas in which targets can be set include for example improving drinking-water supply and sanitation, water resources management, water quality, as well as bathing … Protocol. Germany, together with Serbia, co-leads the activity on small-scale water supplies and sanitation under the current workplan. Comprehensive data on …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … quality, for the simple reason that if pathogens contaminated the drinking water supply, countless persons could be infected; and so it is necessary to reduce this … safeguards are essential across the entire drinking water process chain comprising abstraction, purification, and distribution. The better our … update and optimize the scientific bases and measures for a safe drinking water supply. We also assess the potential risks associated with drinking water …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … crucial for drinking water abstraction. The natural fertility of the soil ensures a supply of wholesome food. These are not mechanical processes, but instead form part … the harmful effects of organic substances on soil, groundwater, and the food chain. Inasmuch as soil biocoenosis involves a complex constellation of soil … substance interchange. Fungal hyphae support the plant’s water and mineral supply more efficiently than root hairs that are only 0.1 millimeter thick. …

  • Article from 20.04.2015 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program

    CORINE Land Cover 2006

    … year 2006 in 37 member states, as part of the pan-European activities of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) program. Like CLC2000, CLC2006 … year 2006 in 37 member states, as part of the pan-European activities of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) program. Like CLC2000, CLC2006 …

  • Article from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil compaction

    Photo of a tyre track on an arable.

    … in the soil engenders methane and nitrous oxide emissions, which in turn cause global warming. One of the sure signs of compacted soil is when rainwater no longer … in the soil engenders methane and nitrous oxide emissions, which in turn cause global warming. One of the sure signs of compacted soil is when rainwater no longer …

  • Landing page from 05.12.2025

    Recommendations for your tender

    … equipment Software Desktop PC Auto-off power strips and socket adapters Office supplies Power supply Uninterruptible power supplies Sustainable events Sustainable events Vehicles Electric bicycles Buses …

  • Article from 26.02.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil pollutants

    Photo of soils in a glas.

    … which end up in the groundwater or are uptaken by plants – and thus enter the food chain. The main soil pollutant groups are as follows: heavy metals and arsenic; … which end up in the groundwater or are uptaken by plants – and thus enter the food chain. The main soil pollutant groups are as follows: heavy metals and arsenic; …

  • Article from 09.03.2021 | Last changed: 09.03.2021

    Mining law

    The extraction of lignite from opencast mines is also subject to mining law

    … Source: bibi / Fotolia.com Every industrialised economy is dependent on a secure supply of raw materials. Manufacturing industry and the energy sector in particular … form of the Federal Mining Act (BBergG) . This serves mainly to underpin the secure supply of raw materials with more efficient licensing and approval procedures and … protection energy … Every industrialised economy is dependent on a secure supply of raw materials. Manufacturing industry and the energy sector in particular …

  • Article from 05.02.2018 | Last changed: 05.02.2018

    What qualifications are needed for environmental protection?

    … mobility, new qualification requirements are set to emerge along the entire value chain. This example also shows that “environmental qualifications” are not limited … mechanisms for environmental, climate protection and resource conservation along global supply chains - Recommendations for selected incentive mechanisms Cost allocation …

  • Article from 15.07.2014 | Last changed: 15.07.2014

    Economic impact

    Oil storage tanks at the port

    … capacity. Resource prices are bound to rise over the long term owing to dwindling supplies of raw materials and rising extraction costs – evolutions that will make … factor of ever growing importance for companies that need to remain competitive on global markets. The growing importance of this competitive factor is already …