… Antarctic Treaty; that is they only "cruise" through. As a result of the Antarctic Heavy fuel oil ban issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) which entered into force in August 2011, and which also prohibits the carriage of heavy-grade oils, there are very few "cruise only" vessels in Antarctic waters at …

… residue increases the risk of lung and bowel cancer. Marine litter also inflicts heavy financial costs. For example, local authorities have to carry out regular … residue increases the risk of lung and bowel cancer. Marine litter also inflicts heavy financial costs. For example, local authorities have to carry out regular …

… on soils and water bodies is mounting: drought periods are increasing, floods and heavy rainfall events are becoming more frequent, technical flood protection … lower groundwater levels, drier soils, and an increased risk of flooding during heavy rainfall. Impacts of Climate Change on the Water Balance The climate crisis …

… to which soil is prone to erosion, or to compaction resulting from the use of heavy machinery, is largely determined by particle size distribution. Clay minerals … to which soil is prone to erosion, or to compaction resulting from the use of heavy machinery, is largely determined by particle size distribution. Clay minerals …

… for flora and fauna. The former comprise fungi, algae and lichen, which do the heavy lifting for all breakdown processes. The breakdown of dead organic substances … their lifetime. These materials comprise varying proportions of mineral, energy and metallic resources, whose extraction entails visible interventions in natural …

… increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, heavy rainfall and hurricanes. These events can cause considerable damage to … increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, heavy rainfall and hurricanes. These events can cause considerable damage to …

… These are then analysed chemically for harmful environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, plasticisers, pesticides and perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals …

… fluviatilis (Gastropoda: Neritidae) in the River Rhine: a potential indicator for metal pollution? Ecotoxicology 31 (2022), 24-32, 10.1007/s10646-021-02485-4. Carl, … fluviatilis (Gastropoda: Neritidae) in the River Rhine: a potential indicator for metal pollution? Ecotoxicology 31 (2022), 24-32, 10.1007/s10646-021-02485-4. Carl, …

… Transformation Conference UBA aktuell 5/2022 4/2022 Focus topic: Heat, drought, and heavy rainfall: what Germany can do about it Further topics, among others: - … packages to enhance climate action - Increasing the recycling of precious and minor metals - 750 experts discuss new PFAS research and strategies - Further increase in …