… The chemical weathering of rock is accelerated at high temperatures, because the temperature influences the speed of reactions as well as the chemical … solution equilibria. The decomposition of organic matter also accelerates because soil organisms are more active as a result. Furthermore, the soil temperature is … can also favour the sequestration of atmospheric carbon in the soil. This is because at higher temperatures with associated longer growth periods, plants produce …

… loss Soils usable today is the result of thousands of years of development, because the formation of a soil layer of just one centimetre thickness, arising from the … and when this rain falls on patchy vegetation cover on soils under agricultural use, the outcome may involve substantial soil losses. Furthermore, temperature … ABAG, the Allgemeine Bodenabtragsgleichung (General Soil Erosion Equation) which is used to illustrate climate-relevant influences on erosion. Rainfall erosivity …

… that is focussed on those responsible. These measures impose burdens on private households unless they are able to respond with adaptation behaviour and adaptation investments. This may be the case because they lack the financial resources for investment, they do not have the … will only support environmental and climate policy if they perceive the measures as useful and fair and can participate in shaping them. This results in a clear mandate …

… Management International chemicals management aims to achieve the sustainable use of chemicals worldwide Source: metamorworks / Adobe Stock When it comes to … and health impacts and conserve resources while maximising the benefits of using chemicals for sustainable development. To achieve this goal, a wide range of …

… substance breakdown and decomposition. These functions are closely related to soil use and usage functions, particularly soil use for farming. To this end, substance inputs (e.g. from air pollution and … on soils (background content) is to some extent also substantially affected by soil use. And finally, the suitability of soil for a particular use is determined by soil …

… for the UBA itself, the Division’s citizen´s service unit and environmental library have a great deal to offer the general public as well. last update on … funding. But the Central Office Division’s activities don’t stop there. It also houses the largest environmental library in the German-speaking world and has a … funding. But the Central Office Division’s activities don’t stop there. It also houses the largest environmental library in the German-speaking world and has a …

… soil functions. For example, paving over open space destroys natural habitats. Land use resulting in drastic changes in both greenfield land and farmland can be curbed, … particularly for native fauna. Currently, some 80 hectares per day of open space is used for construction or other purposes. And while this figure is slightly lower …

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… III Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Image in print resolution: may be used free of charge for editorial purposes by quoting "Susanne Kambor, UBA" as … biogas facilities, flooding and other natural sources of risk, the feasibility of using inherently safe technology, and ways to handle substances that are hazardous …