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  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    German Environmental Survey 1997-1999, GerES III

    Pedestrians on a pavement

    … of the German population with regard to community size, age and gender. Metals in blood and urine Exposure to heavy metals and arsenic of the general population has reached a low level but …

  • Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 11.01.2019

    Climate change and health

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … events include the consequences of storms and hurricanes and flooding caused by heavy or constant rain. The health effects these circumstances may trigger are … events include the consequences of storms and hurricanes and flooding caused by heavy or constant rain. The health effects these circumstances may trigger are …

  • Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Flood prevention

    The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

    … store carbon and mitigate the effects of weather extremes (e.g. drought, heavy precipitation) on ecosystems. (Research project: Improvement of natural water … and temporary storage of precipitation water in addition to protection against heavy rainfall are becoming increasingly important for reasons of climate …

  • Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Floods - how they form and how we influence them

    Flooded elbe river near Dessau

    … form as a result of prolonged and widespread precipitation, sudden and localised heavy rainfall, or in winter and spring as a result of snowmelt. When rain hits the … streams subsequently contribute to a rising water level in larger streams during heavy precipitation events. The overflowing of riverbanks is determined by the …

  • Article from 11.04.2025 | Last changed: 11.04.2025

    Monitoring and assessment

    … the EQS for the river basin-specific pollutants (PCBs, organotin compounds, various metals) is included in the assessment of the ecological status.  The ecological … the EQS for the river basin-specific pollutants (PCBs, organotin compounds, various metals) is included in the assessment of the ecological status.  The ecological …

  • Article from 02.02.2022 | Last changed: 25.07.2025

    Maritime shipping

    Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg

    … are to be found, e.g. the Wadden Sea and its eelgrass meadows or mussel banks. Heavy maritime traffic and especially shipping accidents releasing vast amounts of … of heavy fuel oil ( including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, PAHs and heavy metals) is problematic, as these substances are released into the environment …

  • Article from 31.03.2025 | Last changed: 10.04.2025

    Use and Impact

    Port view of Bremerhaven with container crane and container ship.

    … bycatch, and habitat degradation due to destructive fishing methods are placing a heavy burden on marine ecosystems. While improvements in fisheries management are … bycatch, and habitat degradation due to destructive fishing methods are placing a heavy burden on marine ecosystems. While improvements in fisheries management are …

  • Article from 20.07.2020 | Last changed: 20.07.2020

    Rivers

    … Maas, Rhine, Ems, Weser, Elbe, Odra, Eider, Schlei/ Trave, and Warnow/ Peene. Tags heavy metal hydrography nutrient river … Our waters are used in a variety of ways, …

  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Lead at Christmas and on New Year's Eve

    red candle with a spoon for lead pouring

    … to reduce the spread of lead in the environment and human exposure to this toxic metal. The Federal Environment Agency recommends that consumers refrain from lead … to reduce the spread of lead in the environment and human exposure to this toxic metal. The Federal Environment Agency recommends that consumers refrain from lead …

  • Landing page from 05.12.2025

    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.

  • Article from 08.08.2022 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Soil loss – any soil crumb counts

    Photo of an extreme form of erosion.

    … – the stealthy loss of fertile soil. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt When heavy rains or strong winds hit uncovered soil, soil material can be transported … loss significantly. In particular, the increasing probability of dry phases, local heavy rainfall and the possibility of increasing wind speeds are decisive. This …