… wetlands have been drained and soils dewatered through the installation of drainage systems. Intensive farming and the use of heavy agricultural machinery lead to soil … are influenced by people and their behaviour (Deutsches Klimakonsortium). Further information on climate model projections as well as facts on climate change can be found on the pages of the German Environment Agency ( Climate models and ensembles and Climate change ) and also …

… update on 01.03.2024 Oceans: Carbon dioxide reservoirs Besides soils and forest ecosystems, oceans and seas are among the largest global carbon reservoirs. They absorb … the same rate in all oceans. The speed at which ocean acidification occurs varies geographically and throughout the water column. Overall, colder waters absorb more … rising temperatures, eutrophication, or pollution from waste and pollutants. More information can be found in the results of the international ‘ Bioacid ’ project. …

… farm Source: Hrui / AdobeStock “Factor X” stands for an intelligent, efficient and environmentally friendly use of natural resources (e. g. raw materials, water, … The increasingly intensive use of natural resources by humans is causing ecosystems to exceed their stress limits and exacerbating global environmental …

… Soil   2023 Soil of the Year: Arable Soil   2022 Soil of the Year: Pelosol For more information go to Website Soil of the Year . 2021 Soil of the Year: Loess Soil For more information go to Website Soil of the Year . Poster and Flyer 2020 Soil of the Year: …