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  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Antarctica

    Map of the Antarctic

    … for trains – Field data measurement and analysis on the ICE 3 air-cycle system Tags air temperature Antarctica ice … "Imagine a country as large as …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    … such as the use of airguns to explore the ocean floor can also damage the hearing system (acoustic trauma) of a marine mammal and result in short-term or even … either too late or not at all (acoustic masking). Map of human impact on marine ecosystems, global shipping routes Source: Grolltech / derived from the work of T. … native to the Antarctic. Associated content Links Acoustic masking in marine ecosystems Population Consequences of other Disturbances Pressemitteilung (BMUB): …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 18.03.2021

    Antarctic

    An appealing light blue iceberg floats in the nearly black water. The sky is gray and drab.

    … of it has grown steadily, and so has our responsibility for this fragile ecosystem. last update on 29.02.2016 Why the Antarctic must be protected The Antarctic is a natural ecosystem which is still largely free from human influence and of great scientific and …

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    Protocol on Water and Health The protocol is a legally-binding instrument on water and health in the UNECE … guidance Taking policy action to improve small-scale water supply and sanitation systems. Tools and good practices from the pan-European Region with recommendations …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … from 50 to 70 percent water, depending on age. Constant water intake is key to our health, as our bodies lose water throughout the day and night. An adult should … the less the need for technical purification processes. Drinking water distribution systems that are built, maintained and operated in accordance with the applicable …

  • Article from 17.02.2016 | Last changed: 20.10.2016

    Harmful substance properties

    … are a number of different, complementary methods to evaluate the environmental and health-related properties of products throughout the product life cycle. These … are a number of different, complementary methods to evaluate the environmental and health-related properties of products throughout the product life cycle. These …

  • Article from 28.03.2014 | Last changed: 28.03.2014

    Toxic substances in products

    two little boys are playing with plastic toys on the floor

    … Toxic substances in products Plastic toys can contain chemicals harmful to health. Source: olesiabilkei / Fotolia.com Carpets, notebooks or rubber boots: toxic … substances can be found in almost everything. The purpose of environmental and health protection is to steadily reduce the number of toxic substances in products …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … but instead form part of a complex structure of ecological interactions Ecosystems have a high absorption capacity and ability to regenerate, but they too have … microorganisms produce phytoeffective substances that promote plant growth and health. Fungi form a very close symbiosis with plants, in a process known as …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Benzene

    Zapfsäule einer Tankstelle mit drei Benzinzapfhähnen

    … is the main emission source for benzene which is content of the car exhausts.   Health risks When taking up benzene chronically benzene damages the inner organs and …

  • Article from 20.04.2015 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program

    CORINE Land Cover 2006

    … data for Germany, via the CLC program CLC provides a trans-national concept and system for gathering and assessing land cover and changes therein. This pan-European … information for all EU member states. … CLC provides a trans-national concept and system for gathering and assessing land cover and changes therein. This pan-European …

  • Article from 10.08.2020 | Last changed: 11.08.2020

    Environmental Specimen Bank

    photo of a women working in the Environmental specimen bank

    … Specimen Bank: Ice cold in the name of protection of the environment and health Source: Umweltbundesamt The Environmental Specimen Bank (ESB) serves to … in Germany at a specific point in time. last update on 10.08.2020 Scientists systematically take environmental specimen from representative ecosystems in …

  • Article from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil compaction

    Photo of a tyre track on an arable.

    … Use of wide flotation tires Reduced tire pressure Use of a central tire inflation system when switching from tillage to road operation Avoiding the use of narrow or … over fields with empty equipment Increased tillage widths Creation of driving path systems Adapting furrow lengths to vehicle harvesting capacity Avoiding forestry and …