KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
Possible effects of climate change on the distribution of rodents transmitting hantavirus
KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
INKLIM 2012 - Integrated Climate Protection Programme Hesse 2012
KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
Climate Office for Central Germany
KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
EuroHEAT - Improving public health responses to weather extremes, in particular to heat-waves
KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
ASCCUE - Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change in the Urban Environment
Health
Headaches
It is often difficult to find out exactly what triggers headaches or migraines. However, poor air quality should be considered when searching for headache causes. read more
Health
Climate change and health
Heat waves are extreme weather phenomena that can have an impact on health. They are especially hazardous to the health of infants, toddlers and the elderly in need of care. It is assumed that storms, hurricane and floods will also have an effect on health, either directly or as a result of stress. Impaired drinking water and supply has an indirect health impact. read more
Health
COPD
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a frequent lung disorder of increasing worldwide importance. It is characterized by a continual deterioration of the pulmonary function. Air pollutants might play a role in the development and course of the disease. read more