… vegetation also determine how much water can percolate into the soil per unit of time. Steep valleys, channelised waterways, and a high degree of soil sealing, as … temperature gradient between the subtropics and the Arctic - which has warmed three times as much as the rest of the world in recent decades - is leading to …

… for the protection of human health of 120 μg/m 3 was defined. The VDI stated at the time that this value implies practically no safety margin for people who are … for the protection of human health of 120 μg/m 3 was defined. The VDI stated at the time that this value implies practically no safety margin for people who are …

… Maritime shipping Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg Source: FG II … is washed off again, especially on shores with strong surf and thus shifted several times in the course of changing weather and tidal conditions. Oil of still … RESPONSE working group has the task of ensuring that the appropriate equipment is timely available in the event of a shipping accident and the resulting oil …

… as key transportation routes for global trade. Even during regular operations, maritime shipping releases pollutants such as nitrogen and sulphur into the sea and … shipwrecks pose an ongoing risk, as oil and other pollutants can be released at any time. Oil and gas extraction from the seabed remains a common practice - one that …

… serve as living and recreational spaces, and are transport routes. At the same time, the North and Baltic Seas face many human activities, leaving their marine … ) produced by humans from the atmosphere through natural gas exchange. At the same time, they are important components of the global water cycle and distribute heat …