Indicator: Population-weighted particulate matter exposure (PM10)
More and larger ships are sailing the world's oceans. Due to their high tonnages, ocean-going vessels can be a comparably environment-friendly means of transport. There is still considerable potential to design and construct them in such a way that they pollute the environment less. Proposals need to be developed and implemented at all levels of maritime policy..
The composition of the air is affected by humans. Many components of the air are, above a certain concentration, a threat to humans and animals and affect plants, water bodies, soils and even buildings and materials.
How are the German Environment Agency's maps of Germany's current air pollution and ozone concentration forecasts drawn up? We explain here in brief.
The current newsletter 2025/01 is available and also documents of the 41st TF ICP M&M 32nd CCE and 6th CDM meeting from 18 to 20 february are now available.
Smoke from house chimneys can lead to unpleasant odours in the neighbourhood and be harmful to health.