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  • DzU article from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.05.2025

    Indicator: Eutrophication of the North Sea/Baltic Sea by nitrogen

    A graph shows the change in the concentration of total nitrogen in all major rivers that discharge into the North and Baltic Sea in Germany and indicates the target value of 2.8 or 2.6 mg/L total nitrogen for North and Baltic Sea, respectively. The concentration value is calculated as the 5-year moving average of the flow-weighted mean concentration of all major rivers in milligrams total nitrogen per litre (mg/L).

    … because in years with high precipitation more nitrogen leaches out of the soils. For phosphorous, it is assumed that the achievement of the orientation values … because in years with high precipitation more nitrogen leaches out of the soils. For phosphorous, it is assumed that the achievement of the orientation values …

  • Press release 20/2022 from 12.04.2022 | Last changed: 27.04.2022

    Landscape as place of transformation

    Betonierte Fläche in Bitterfeld-Wolfen

    … Ektander and Stephan Thierbach’s project Der Schweiß der Erde “[The Sweat of the Soil] seeks to continue the remediation of contaminated soil in a multiple-phase process in which soil samples are distilled into a …

  • Press release 71/08 from 30.10.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Semi-natural bodies of water and leas sustain biodiversity

    … of the many services that nature provides, e.g. the self-cleaning powers of intact soil and extraction of clean drinking water, we must handle her with care. … and linking of nature reserves, to include comprehensive protection of water, soil and air.” 72 percent of the various natural ecosystems and one third of animal …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Biological diversity

    In the foreground the picture shows a banded demoiselle which has landed on the blossom of a yellow waterbuttercup. The background of this picture is blurred.

    … contribute to providing clean water, fresh air, a pleasant climate and fertile soils for the cultivation of crops to produce healthy food. Another useful function … programme ‘Natural Climate Protection’ (ANK). Woodlands and alluvial meadows, soils and peatlands, seas and water bodies, near-natural green spaces in urban and …

  • News from 12.12.2013 | Last changed: 09.11.2017

    Environmental Research Plan 2014 now online

    microscope and computers

    … of the energy system (Energiewende), climate protection, resource efficiency and soil protection. Some of the research projects are carried out by the Federal …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Building Industry

    Building crane in front of a blue sky

    … the introduction of standards is conducive, for example regarding tree sizes and soil properties such as rootability and water absorption and water storage capacity. … the introduction of standards is conducive, for example regarding tree sizes and soil properties such as rootability and water absorption and water storage capacity. …

  • Cover from 17.06.2025

    Start: Pharmaceuticals and the environment

    Illustration featuring fish, water, medicines, hot water bottle, yoga, household waste bin, toilet, sink, stethoscope, and pharmacy symbol

    … substances enter the environment. Findings of pharmaceuticals in water bodies, soil, and drinking water are also discussed. Additionally, the toxicity of specific … substances enter the environment. Findings of pharmaceuticals in water bodies, soil, and drinking water are also discussed. Additionally, the toxicity of specific …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    BAU-I-4: Heavy rain in residential areas

    The picture shows the rainwater gutter of a brick building. Heavy rain is falling.

    … chemicals and faeces. Above and below the earth’s surface, standing water or high soil humidity can cause typical floodwater damage to the fabric of buildings, such … hours. Owing to humid weather conditions having prevailed in the preceding weeks, soils were unable to absorb much rain; moreover the existing geological …

  • KomPass: Article from 07.01.2025 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Adaptation at the Federal Level

    the Reichstags dome behind plants

    … Transport/transport infrastructure and buildings Land and land use: Biodiversity, soil, agriculture, forestry and forest management Human health and care Urban … Transport/transport infrastructure and buildings Land and land use: Biodiversity, soil, agriculture, forestry and forest management Human health and care Urban …

  • Cover from 12.11.2024

    International Environmental Specimen Bank Group: ESBs

    ESB map

    … deer). The programme also includes abiotic samples (suspended particulate matter, soil) and samples of human body fluids (blood, urine) and hair.  France runs the … from marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems in Antarctica (e.g. water, snow, soil, sediment, SPM, atmospheric particulate matter, mosses, algae, fish, molluscs … deer). The programme also includes abiotic samples (suspended particulate matter, soil) and samples of human body fluids (blood, urine) and hair.  France runs the …