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  • Article from 08.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Research and logistics in the perpetual ice

    The german Research Station Neumayer 3

    … and year-round as a scientific observatory for geophysics, meteorology and air chemistry. The Neumayer Station II was vacated as scheduled in 2008 and replaced … as well as the danger of potential (oil spill) accidents. Emissions to the air (waste gases), soil (waste), ice and ocean (sewage) are also on the rise. … of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns How to behave? Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Tags Antarctica polar …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Human presence in the Antarctic

    The presence of humans poses a threat to the ecosystem.

    … impact the local ecosystem. As the number of research stations grows so does the air, ship and motor vehicle traffic necessary to transport personnel and for logistics. Air pollution from exhaust gases and amounts of waste and sewage also increase …

  • 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.

    … There are strong winds in the Antarctic, caused by high-altitude inflowing air masses which form a high pressure area with a stable fair weather area above the central plateau. As the air masses cool down, they sink downwards and flow towards the coasts (fall winds). …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Geology of the Antarctic

    The Antarctic continent is located on a continental plate called the Antarctic Plate.

    … of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns How to behave? Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Environmentally friendly air conditioning for trains – Field data measurement and analysis on the ICE 3 air-cycle system Tags Antarctic Ocean Antarctica continent ice … When one considers …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Antarctica

    Map of the Antarctic

    … of communication masking in Antarctic marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns How to behave? Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Environmentally friendly air conditioning for trains – Field data measurement and analysis on the ICE 3 air-cycle system Tags air temperature Antarctica ice … "Imagine a country as large …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … teems with life “Plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms purify the water and air, and ensure fertile soils. Hence the uncompromised ability of soil and water to … hyphae support the plant’s water and mineral supply more efficiently than root hairs that are only 0.1 millimeter thick. Inoculating crop plants with these fungi … census of earthworms. This census was conducted using a standardized questionnaire and a robust method for driving the worms into the open using mustard oil. The …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Benzene

    Zapfsäule einer Tankstelle mit drei Benzinzapfhähnen

    … are critical because benzene and its products of catabolism can cause cancer. Air quality standards There is an Europe-wide limit value of 5 µg/m³ as annual mean … Rechtliche Grundlagen der Luftreinhaltung Wirkungen auf die Gesundheit Tags air benzene … Benzene is an organic, chemical compound with an aromatic odour. It is …

  • Article from 10.08.2020 | Last changed: 11.08.2020

    Environmental Specimen Bank

    photo of a women working in the Environmental specimen bank

    … part of the ESB archives human samples of blood, blood plasma, urine, saliva, and hair. Scientists seek to track the deposits of chemicals in the human organism as … To document the subjects’ living conditions by means of a standardised questionnaire, Retrospective analysis: reviewing earlier data with new analytical procedures … bank Related contents Deutsche Umweltstudie zur Gesundheit, GerES Flüsse Tags air pollutant ecosystem German environmental specimen bank … The Environmental …

  • Article from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil compaction

    Photo of a tyre track on an arable.

    … when soil is compacted? Soil particles have pores between them that are filled with air and water. When a farmer harvests his crops using a heavy machine, pressure is … occur in aggregates (i.e. clumps). Soil particle and aggregate interstices contain air or water and form a network of pores whose size and properties vary. The higher … soil compaction have? The reduced pore size in compacted soil impedes water and air transport in the soil. This in turn degrades crop growth conditions and reduces …

  • Article from 23.02.2017 | Last changed: 30.03.2017

    Public building law

    Building law helps conserve resources in the planning, construction or modification of residential settlements

    … and cooling during summer heat waves and binds particulate matter from the ambient air. Building law can contribute to the economical use of natural resources, for … and cooling during summer heat waves and binds particulate matter from the ambient air. Building law can contribute to the economical use of natural resources, for …

  • Article from 17.09.2019 | Last changed: 17.09.2019

    Rebound effects

    … occur. For example, the fuel costs saved by car owners might be used instead for air travel (indirect rebound), thus partly negating the energy savings. How large is … occur. For example, the fuel costs saved by car owners might be used instead for air travel (indirect rebound), thus partly negating the energy savings. How large is …

  • Article from 26.09.2023 | Last changed: 26.09.2023

    Harmonisation of health assessment – LCI values and EU-LCI values

    An attic floor will be finished.

    … materials and building products is the most effective measure to improve indoor air quality. last update on 26.09.2023 A Europe-wide limitation or marking of … CLI), which are used to evaluate emissions from building products into indoor air within the scope of their national legislations. Belgium refers in its … European reference values for emissions from construction products into indoor air has been agreed with all stakeholders and published in ECA Report No 29 . …