… water used for the abstraction of drinking water (cf. Indicators WW-I-3 , WW-I-7 ). Progressive climate change means that this set of problems is likely to escalate, in … water used for the abstraction of drinking water (cf. Indicators WW-I-3 , WW-I-7 ). Progressive climate change means that this set of problems is likely to escalate, in …

… or used unsustainably – soils become sources of CO 2 emissions. As climate change progresses, with dry and wet periods becoming more frequent and intensifying, it … relationships with climate change. While it is true that, as climate change progresses, the dry condition of topsoils has come to exist more and more …

… of warmth occurring in the first few months of the new year. Depending on the progress of weather patterns, the start of flowering in respect of apple trees and … of warmth occurring in the first few months of the new year. Depending on the progress of weather patterns, the start of flowering in respect of apple trees and …

… any delayed heat effects thus making it possible to convey a clearer picture of the progress of mortality in Germany. The age group of 85-year old people is most … any delayed heat effects thus making it possible to convey a clearer picture of the progress of mortality in Germany. The age group of 85-year old people is most …

… making certain that preventive flood protection is implemented resolutely. 225 Progressive climate change goes hand in hand with changes in precipitation … making certain that preventive flood protection is implemented resolutely. 225 Progressive climate change goes hand in hand with changes in precipitation …

… which depend, for example, on extended moist periods might decline. Given the progress of climate change, it is to be expected that in the next few years, this … which depend, for example, on extended moist periods might decline. Given the progress of climate change, it is to be expected that in the next few years, this …

… yield losses. Over the past fifty years, advances in plant breeding and technical progress have brought about increases in agricultural yields for important crop … yield losses. Over the past fifty years, advances in plant breeding and technical progress have brought about increases in agricultural yields for important crop …

… the risks or stress situations which might become more critical as climate change progresses. The DWD offers online access to their official weather warnings, for … the risks or stress situations which might become more critical as climate change progresses. The DWD offers online access to their official weather warnings, for …

… as high as those of the THW, they play a much stronger role in characterising the progress of the time series. The declining trend up to the mid-2010s is due … as high as those of the THW, they play a much stronger role in characterising the progress of the time series. The declining trend up to the mid-2010s is due …

… nevertheless, it does exist. Any changes in these conditions as a function of progressive climate change can influence the attractiveness of tourism in such wider … nevertheless, it does exist. Any changes in these conditions as a function of progressive climate change can influence the attractiveness of tourism in such wider …

… the nutrient contents of water bodies. Protracted periods of drought – arising from progressive climate change – pose increasing and clearly visible threats to … the nutrient contents of water bodies. Protracted periods of drought – arising from progressive climate change – pose increasing and clearly visible threats to …