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  • Article from 22.02.2024 | Last changed: 19.05.2025

    German Environmental Survey, GerES VI (2023-2024)

    a colorful picture with many different faces

    … Taking a blood sample fo investigation of exposure to pollutants such as persistent substance that accumulate in the body e.g. metals, PFAS and pesticides. A brief … Taking a blood sample fo investigation of exposure to pollutants such as persistent substance that accumulate in the body e.g. metals, PFAS and pesticides. A brief …

  • Article from 15.05.2020 | Last changed: 15.05.2020

    Headaches

    A child that holds its head.

    … been found. Volatile organic compounds ( VOC ): VOC are among the most important substances that can be found in indoor air. Well-known are the BTXS (benzene, … have been found. Volatile organic compounds (VOC): VOC are among the most important substances that can be found in indoor air. Well-known are the BTXS (benzene, …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Soil development

    Rock and soil

    … which is the material from which soil develops. Likewise necessary are organic substances, water, air and microorganisms. last update on 19.02.2014 A lengthy … particles of varying sizes; for it is above all a mixture of decomposed organic substances, humus and mineral elements that are subjected to water and air, as well …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … do the heavy lifting for all breakdown processes. The breakdown of dead organic substances such as leaves and mulch makes nutrients available to plant roots. The … and rooting around, and mix mineral soil particles of varying sizes with organic substances, thus creating air and water transport channels. Soil fauna ensure the …

  • Article from 04.07.2013 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Site remediation

    … sites. Such assessments are based on factors such as the manner in which hazardous substances were handled at the abandoned sites, or the manner in which waste was … sites. Such assessments are based on factors such as the manner in which hazardous substances were handled at the abandoned sites, or the manner in which waste was …

  • Article from 01.03.2024 | Last changed: 20.08.2025

    Seas under pressure – Ocean acidification due to CO₂

    The photo shows a view of the surface of the North Sea.

    … acidification thus has a direct impact on the formation of gaseous and aerosol-like substances. The formation of marine aerosols and their feedback on atmospheric … acidification thus has a direct impact on the formation of gaseous and aerosol-like substances. The formation of marine aerosols and their feedback on atmospheric …