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… students, teachers or pupils. The German Environment Agency cannot check inventions and technical developments; for the check of inventions and technical developments, please contact universities and other research institutions or commercial enterprises. Ask UBA Here you can … -
Article from 03.02.2022 | Last changed: 12.08.2025
Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW)
… Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) GAW Programme and WMO OMM logo Source: WMO OMM The Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) Programme of the … atmosphere. It consists of a worldwide measuring network of observation stations and scientific infrastructure. last update on 03.02.2022 Global Atmosphere Watch The … trace substances that can impact and change the climate. The permanent staff of the more than 500 GAW measuring stations around the world have regularly attended … -
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Nitrogen dioxide
… of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide are combustion processes in the industrial and energy production sectors, and road transport. Nitrogen dioxide affects the respiratory mucous membrane and … nitrogen oxides are responsible for summertime ozone production. Furthermore they contribute to the over-fertilisation and acidification of soils and water … -
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WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Drinking-water Hygiene
… Research on Drinking-water Hygiene All over the world, national public authorities and research institutes support the work of the WHO. Source: cuneyt / Fotolia.com All over the world, national public authorities and research institutes support the work of the World Health Organization (WHO). The … e.g. public authorities or research institutes that support the WHO with expertise and staff in the implementation of their programmes and tasks. On the other hand, … -
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Climate Impacts Germany
Also Germany is affected by climate change. Nearly all areas of society are concerned by the consequences. However, these have very different effects in the various regions and sectors. You can access further information on the climate impacts in the individual sectors or regions of Germany using the search function below. After selecting a sector OR a federal state, you will be shown detailed information on this.
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Regional and sectoral adaptation
… Regional and sectoral adaptation Climate change has different implications for different sectors and regions. Therefore, specific local and regional adaptation measures should be … action of the German Adaptation Strategy (DAS) using the search function below. … Regional and sectoral adaptation … -
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Soil loss – any soil crumb counts
… hit uncovered soil, soil material can be transported downslope or through the open landscape. Soil erodes and will be deposited elsewhere. The result is the degradation of fertile soil, … speeds are decisive. This development emphasizes the need to protect our soils even more strongly in the future from soil losses and the associated degradation. Due to … -
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Sulphur dioxide
… a pungent smell. It is produced from combustion of fossil fuels, for example coal and oil. last update on 25.05.2021 Human health and the environment are negatively influenced by high sulphur dioxide … power plants concentrated in a small area led to dramatic air pollution. Furthermore, "acid rain" also damages buildings and materials. In the atmosphere, sulphur … -
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Air pollutants at a glance
… Many components of the air are, above a certain concentration, a threat to humans and animals and affect plants, water bodies, soils and even buildings and materials. last update … atmosphere over hundreds of kilometers, some even around the globe. You can find more information on sources and harmful effects of selected air pollutants in … -
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Resource conservation and environmental policy
… Resource conservation and environmental policy Metal is a resource that is much in demand worldwide … population of nine billion, the ecosphere will be overtaxed far beyond its limits. Moreover, in light of Germany’s dependence on certain imported raw materials and …