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  • Article from 24.03.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil protection

    Soil in a child's hand

    Soil protection Each and every handful of soil is worthy of protection Source: S. … and soil usage functions are not necessarily compatible with each other. Our soils have endured centuries of human activity that has brought about changes in …

  • Article from 14.10.2020 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Curbing overdevelopment

    … covered for use as roads, parking lots and sidewalks. These activities rob the soil of their water percolation and storage capacity, which in turn increases the … and thus lose the capacity to keep urban areas cool during the summer. What’s more, soil sealing destroys natural soil fertility, whose restoration is an extremely lengthy process. Overdevelopment …

  • Article from 28.02.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Paving and construction

    street with concrete and asphalt

    … / Fotolia.com There’s no way around it: all construction has a direct impact on the soil. Depending on the extent of the changes brought about by construction, it can completely or partly destroy vital soil functions. For example, paving over open space destroys natural habitats. Land … precipitation runoff ends up in sewer systems rather than being absorbed by the soil. Uncontrolled loss of naturally developed soil results in habitat and landscape …

  • Article from 26.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Pressures on soil

    Photo of concrete slabs with gras growing through

    Pressures on soil Land being paved over is only one of many ways that open space is disappearing … over the long term it can be a major cause of concern in terms of food security. Soils face many exposures. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt Human influences …

  • Article from 15.02.2016 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Division III

    Dr. Bettina Rechenberg

    … and demolition companies; the packaging and solar industries) on our water, air and soil, on waste generation, and on energy and resource use are analyzed and assessed … concerns revising sewage treatment regulations aimed at minimizing air, energy, soil and resource use. Implementing and enforcing environmental regulations are … and demolition companies; the packaging and solar industries) on our water, air and soil, on waste generation, and on energy and resource use are analyzed and assessed …

  • Article from 14.06.2023 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Division II

    … Division II Division II is in charge of waterbody and soil protection as well as public-health issues such as air and drinking water … the environment may also be hazardous to human health, i.e. the condition of water, soil and air can have major health impacts. Contaminants pollute the air we breathe, …

  • Article from 12.05.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Tradable land planning permits

    Tradable land planning permits

    … city centre: Sustainable offers as the key to revitalisation The upcoming European Soil Health Law – chances and challenges for an effective soil protection Tags Außenbereich Fläche land consumption Handelbare …

  • Article from 24.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    International activities in and around the Antarctic

    … support for activities all leave their footprint. It is not always necessary to be present in person to preserve the uniqueness of the Antarctic. A lot of work of … support for activities all leave their footprint. It is not always necessary to be present in person to preserve the uniqueness of the Antarctic. A lot of work of …

  • Article from 23.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.03.2021

    Resource conservation in the manufacturing and consumption domain

    Smoking chimneys of an industrial plant

    … as well. For product use can have an environmental impact on air, water and soil resources, and can even be harmful to ecosystems and biodiversity. last update … as well. For product use can have an environmental impact on air, water and soil resources, and can even be harmful to ecosystems and biodiversity. … The UBA is …

  • Article from 08.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Research and logistics in the perpetual ice

    The german Research Station Neumayer 3

    … Research and logistics in the perpetual ice German researchers have been present in Antarctica since 1981. Source: M. Müller/UBA Antarctica is a nature … the danger of potential (oil spill) accidents. Emissions to the air (waste gases), soil (waste), ice and ocean (sewage) are also on the rise. Furthermore shipping … the danger of potential (oil spill) accidents. Emissions to the air (waste gases), soil (waste), ice and ocean (sewage) are also on the rise. Furthermore shipping …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Fauna of the Antarctic

    The Adélie penguin is one of five penguin species which breed in the Antarctic.

    … Krill as the basis for the food chain The number of higher animal species present in the Antarctic is relatively small. Their habitat is limited to the … ones The two groups of marine mammals – seals and whales – are the only mammals present in the Antarctic. There are six species of seals: the crabeater seal … Of the 80 whale species in the world, 14 are endemic in the Antarctic and are often present in the Antarctic summer. They include six baleen whales: the blue whale, the …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Flora of the Antarctic

    Lichens such as these beard lichen make up the majority of Antarctica's vegetation.

    … promote vegetation in light of thick ice cover, little light, dry and very saline soil, and extremely short vegetation periods. A few plants have nevertheless found a … Antarctic pearlwort (Colobanthus crassifolius), a small umbelliferous plant, are present mainly on the Antarctic Peninsula. Predominantly flowerless organisms … promote vegetation in light of thick ice cover, little light, dry and very saline soil, and extremely short vegetation periods. A few plants have nevertheless found a …