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The article explores the connection between melting permafrost and heavy metals in mountain lakes. It explains that as permafrost melts and glaciers retreat, heavy metals can become more concentrated in streams and lakes, especially in areas with sulfide-containing bedrock. This is due to acid mine drainage, which lowers the pH of the water and causes heavy metals to dissolve. The article also presents a series of experiments that can be used in classrooms to demonstrate the effects of acid mine drainage on water quality. These experiments allow students to observe the pH changes and increased copper content in water samples exposed to pyrite. The experiments provide a hands-on learning experience for high school chemistry and environmental science classes. [Extracted from the article]

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Background: The healthcare sector is responsible for 5.2% of CO2 emissions in Germany. The prescribing of medicines is a significant contributor. Among the prescribed medicines, metered dose inhalers (MDIs) play a decisive role due to the propellant gases they contain. A relevant reduction in emissions is possible by switching to dry powder inhalation systems (DPI). Aim: The guideline "Climate-conscious prescribing of inhalants" is intended to provide assistance in the prescribing of inhaled medicines by summarising the available evidence on the decision between DPI and MDI and explicitly addressing the aspect of climate damage caused by propellants. It addresses everyone involved in prescribing and counselling those affected. Materials and methods: The S2k guideline was drawn up under the joint leadership of DEGAM (German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians) and the German Society for Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine (DGP) under moderation of the AWMF (Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany). The main contents from a practical perspective are presented in this paper. Results: Overall, MDIs account for a high proportion of inhaler prescriptions in Germany. The aspects of climate damage should be considered when prescribing MDIs. In order to facilitate implementation in practice, several decision aids were developed. Conclusion: The guideline is the first to address the importance of prescribing a group of medicines in relation to climate change. The degree of implementation of the guideline recommendations can be determined by future analyses of prescription data. A planned practical test is required to check the acceptance of the decision aids. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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James Bridle (they/them), renommierte:r Installationskünstler:in und Forscher:in, beschäftigt sich in Die unfassbare Vielfalt des Seins intensiv mit der Interaktion zwischen Technik und Natur und untersucht die Bandbreite nicht-menschlicher Intelligenzen, die zumeist dezentral agieren und durch ihre für uns oftmals noch vollkommen neuartige Strukturen und innere Logiken ein schier unerschöpfliches Arsenal an Lernmöglichkeiten bieten. Bridle lädt uns in seinem zweiten Essay zu einem nachhaltigen Perspektivenwechsel ein und argumentiert stichhaltig für eine philosophische Überschreibung des Anthropozentrismus und für eine Universalität der Vernunft, die sich nicht ausschließlich auf den Homo sapiens bezieht. Bridle zeigt in seinem klar strukturierten und nachvollziehbaren Text auf, wie wir pflanzliche und tierische Intelligenzen in einen fruchtbaren Austausch mit künstlicher und menschlicher Intelligenz bringen, um unsere Stellung in einer technologisierten Welt zu überdenken und innovative und nachhaltige Lösungsvorschläge zu entwickeln, um so eine gerechtere, inklusivere und symbiotischere Welt möglich zu machen. Zentrale Ideen des Textes sind die Errichtung von Wildtierkorridoren, die Vergrößerung von Naturschutzgebieten, die Verwirklichung des Half-Earth-Projects und die Erkenntnis, dass die Lebensqualität von Pflanzen, Tieren und Menschen durch gegenseitige Empathie und Solidarität und mittels Hilfe von Künstlicher Intelligenz verbessert werden kann und nachhaltige und effiziente Methoden erarbeitet werden können, um den Klimawandel einzudämmen und eine CO2-Klimaneutralität zu erreichen.

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Background: Anesthesiology has a relevant carbon footprint, mainly due to volatile anesthetics (scope 1 emissions). Additionally, energy used in the operating theater (scope 2 emissions) contributes to anesthesia-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Objectives: Optimizing the electricity use of medical devices might reduce both GHG emissions and costs might hold potential to reduce anaesthesia-related GHG-emissions and costs. We analyzed the electricity consumption of six different anesthesia workstations, calculated their GHG emissions and electricity costs and investigated the potential to reduce emissions and cost by using the devices in a more efficient way. Methods: Power consumption (active power in watt , W) was measured with the devices off, in standby mode, or fully on with the measuring instrument SecuLife ST. Devices studied were: Dräger Primus, Löwenstein Medical LeonPlus, Getinge Flow C, Getinge Flow E, GE Carestation 750 and GE Aisys. Calculations of GHG emissions were made with different emission factors, ranging from very low (0.09 kg CO2-equivalent/kWh) to very high (0.660 kg CO2-equivalent/kWh). Calculations of electricity cost were made assuming a price of 0.25 € per kWh. Results: Power consumption during operation varied from 58 W (GE CareStation 750) to 136 W (Dräger Primus). In standby, the devices consumed between 88% and 93% of the electricity needed during use. The annual electricity consumption to run 96 devices in a large clinical department ranges between 45 and 105 Megawatt-hours (MWh) when the devices are left in standby during off hours. If 80% of the devices are switched off during off hours, between 20 and 46 MWh can be saved per year in a single institution. At the average emission factor of our hospital, this electricity saving corresponds to a reduction of GHG emissions between 8.5 and 19.8 tons CO2-equivalent. At the assumed prices, a cost reduction between 5000 € and 11,600 € could be achieved by this intervention. Conclusion: The power consumption varies considerably between the different types of anesthesia workstations. All devices exhibit a high electricity consumption in standby mode. Avoiding standby mode during off hours can save energy and thus GHG emissions and cost. The reductions in GHG emissions and electricity cost that can be achieved with this intervention in a large anesthesiology department are modest. Compared with GHG emissions generated by volatile anesthetics, particularly desflurane, optimization of electricity consumption of anesthesia workstations holds a much smaller potential to reduce the carbon footprint of anesthesia; however, as switching off anesthesia workstations overnight is relatively effortless, this behavioral change should be encouraged from both an ecological and economical point of view. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainable flood protection in two respects The coastline of the island of Sylt is known to be subject to erosion, particularly in the area of the Westerland seawall. In order to prevent the progressive erosion of the coastline, the existing seawall, originally built in 1912 and reinforced in 1923, had to be preserved in its protective function. This was also decisive and had to be taken into account in the construction of the new building. The entire flood protection system was in a poor condition, so there was an acute need for action. In addition to remedying the poor condition of the existing seawall, an increase in the height of the coastal protection system was planned and implemented, taking future climate change into account. The current wall height no longer met the technical standard to ward off storm surge events. The new flood protection system has a protection level of +6.95 m above sea level according to the current technical standard. In the future, the wall can be raised to NHN +7.45 m with relatively little effort and thus already takes account of the expected climate change. Sustainable construction in two respects, preserving the existing building and taking into account future adaptation to climate change. The construction company Gebr. Echterhoff GmbH & Co. KG – Hamburg branch – successfully carried out the construction of five sections out of a total of nine, with a length of approx. 355 m and a total length of approx. 665 m. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The so-called planetary crises climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution threaten health and the social cohesion of societies. Vulnerable groups are particularly affected. Against this background, the planetary health concept has evolved from previous concepts of public and global health. It focuses on the connections between the environment, society, and the health of all beings. The widely adopted and transdisciplinary concept Planetary Health is also described as a social–societal movement. This article highlights health consequences of the planetary crises and corresponding fields of action in the healthcare system with a focus on general medicine and aims to stimulate discussion. The integration of planetary health in general practice is becoming more important as environmental health impacts become tangible for patients and practitioners. At the same time, strengthening the primary care sector creates opportunities for adaptation and mitigation. Several approaches of planetary health and general medicine overlap in terms of adapting to environmental impacts, preparing for further crises and strengthening health promotion as well as prevention. However, as medical care has a high environmental impact, it is also necessary to manage general practice offices sustainably. With the integration of planetary health into guidelines, important aspects could be incorporated into everyday general medicine routines. Environmentally sensitive health counselling and prevention are of particular importance here. In order to promote transformation in medicine and society, education on planetary health as well as further initiatives from the health sector are necessary [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Der Klimawandel hat negative Auswirkungen auf die globale Gesundheit. Temperaturschwankungen, Unwetter, eine sich verschlechternde Luftqualität und eine zunehmend unsichere Versorgung mit Nahrungsmitteln und sauberem Wasser bedrohen in wachsendem Maße die menschliche Gesundheit. Bis zum Ende des 21. Jahrhunderts wird mit einem globalen Temperaturanstieg von bis zu 6,4 °C gerechnet, was die Bedrohung weiter verschärft. Die Öffentlichkeit und die Angehörigen der Gesundheitsberufe, einschließlich der Lungenfachärzte, sind sich der negativen Auswirkungen des Klimawandels und der Luftverschmutzung bewusst und unterstützen die Bemühungen zur Minderung ihrer Folgen. In der Tat gibt es deutliche Hinweise darauf, dass ein vorzeitiger Herztod mit der Exposition gegenüber Luftverschmutzung über die Atemwege, die als Eintrittspforte fungieren, zusammenhängt. Es gibt jedoch nur wenige Leitlinien, die Lungenfachärzten helfen, die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels und der Luftverschmutzung auf das breite Spektrum von Lungenerkrankungen zu erkennen. Lungenfachärzte benötigen evidenzbasiertes Wissen über die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels und der Luftverschmutzung auf bestimmte Lungenerkrankungen, um Patienten kompetent informieren und Risiken minimieren zu können. Unser Ziel ist es, Lungenfachärzte mit dem Wissen und den Werkzeugen auszustatten, die sie benötigen, um die Gesundheit ihrer Patienten zu verbessern und negative Auswirkungen trotz der Bedrohungen durch den Klimawandel zu verhindern. In dieser Übersichtsarbeit stellen wir den aktuellen Wissensstand zu den Auswirkungen des Klimawandels und der Luftverschmutzung auf eine Vielzahl von Lungenerkrankungen dar. Dieses Wissen soll es ermöglichen, anstelle einer reaktiven Behandlung von Krankheiten einen proaktiven und individualisierten Ansatz für Präventionsstrategien für Patienten zu entwickeln. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Climate change leads to unprecedented glacier shrinkage in the Alps. Therefore, this contribution analyzes how visitors of glacier tourism sites perceive this transformation and how these sites could position themselves with their main attractions disappearing. Conceptually, we merge the scientific discourse on last chance tourism (LCT) with positioning and Leiper's tourism attraction systems. We surveyed the motivations and climate change perceptions of visitors at six alpine glacier tourism sites (n=1330) and used latent class analysis to segment visitors. A second survey at Pasterze/Franz-Josefs-Höhe (n=201) provides insights into the positioning of glacier tourism sites and the role of the glacier as nucleus for the destination's tourism attraction system. Results reveal that LCT motivations are important for visitors across all sites who perceive glaciers as endangered features. The example of the Pasterze shows that for most visitors, the glacier as such is not primarily decisive for the travel decision, but is rather a (diminishing) part of the overall landscape experience. Thus, a LCT positioning would be too narrow as a strategy and too short-sighted, while a transformation from glacier to landscape change destinations seems to be a viable positioning with a more long-term orientation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Bernhard König’s research project investigates the interactions between music and the climate and spans various disciplines. The planned book aims to sensitise music lovers and musicians to climate protection and to emphasise the socially transformative role of music. The writing process revealed many research gaps, particularly in the climate vulnerability of different musical cultures, the role of music as a driver of the Great Acceleration and the lack of theory on the interaction between inner-musical and societal transformation. The book is intended to be understandable for non-experts and introduces fundamental climate and music topics. Despite the challenges in the writing process, the author emphasises the urgency of his topic in the face of climate change. He is actively committed to the integration of culture into climate policy and is planning the practical musical realisation of his research findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The negative health effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. At the same time, climate change mitigation offers great potential for health promotion. In the medical setting, climate change and health issues can be integratedinto counselling of patients in order to promote and protect individual and public health and to possibly pursue other climate- and health-relevant aims. Such "climate-sensitive health counseling" (CSHC) may concern the health impacts of climate change and related measures of health protection, counseling on healthy and climate-friendly lifestyles as well as societal aspects. When integrating CSHC into routine healthcare activities, communication strategies known from health as well as climate change communication can be used, such as patient-centered communication,motivational interviewing and a differentiated and open approach in addressing climate-related feelings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Kurzfassung: Diese Studie analysiert die Umweltauswirkungen von Offenporigen Beton‐ (OPB)‐ und Offenporigen Asphalt‐ (OPA) ‐Deckschichten im Autobahnbau in einer vergleichenden Ökobilanz. Das Ziel ist es festzustellen, ob OPB eine nachhaltige Alternative zu herkömmlichen OPA‐Deckschichten darstellen kann. Mit vergleichsweise hohen Emissionswerten in der Herstellungsphase, dafür jedoch geringeren während der Nutzung ist OPB eine Alternative zu lärmmindernden Deckschichten aus Asphalt. Der Großteil der Emissionen sowohl des OPB als auch des OPA lassen sich auf die Bindemittelherstellung zurückführen. Durch den Einsatz klinkerreduzierter Bindemittel ist es möglich die ökologischen Auswirkungen von OPB deutlich zu reduzieren. OPB kann demnach eine nachhaltigere Alternative zu OPA als Deckschichtmaterial darstellen, wenn die Entwicklung alternativer Bindemittel in der Zementindustrie weiter voranschreitet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The impacts of nature and climate change on mental health are substantial but the underlying mechanisms are still poorly understood. The immune system in particular could play an important role. Therefore, the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) in Munich will use state of the art model systems to elucidate the role of the immune system in the pathogenesis of mental disorders under altered environmental conditions and to develop preventive treatment strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Globally, coastal cultivation regions (CCRs) are facing irrigation water shortages due to the impacts of climate change (ICV). CCRs have repeatedly suffered from saline irrigation water, increases in temperature, and reduced rainfall, resulting in irrigation water shortages. The aim of this study was, therefore, to evaluate the impacts of weather variables on the rice water requirement (RWR) in CCRs in Kien Giang Province. The response of rice grain yield to weather variables was estimated by simulating the AquaCrop model under different crop cultivation schedules (CCSs). These schedules involved advancing or delaying the sowing date by 30 days compared to the current common sowing date (baseline) for winter-spring (WS) and summer-fall (SF) vegetation seasons. The AquaCrop model demonstrated accurate simulation capabilities, as indicated by the high correlation values of statistical error indexes during the validation and calibration procedures. The findings revealed that rice grain yields would enhance up to 7.8% and 5.6% compared to the baseline when CCSs involve sowing 20 days earlier for WS vegetation season and are advanced by 20 days for SF vegetation season. Overall, modifying CCSs for coastal rice paddies in the study area, while considering weather variables, would have a positive contribution by mitigating the adverse effects of ICV.

Nachhaltigkeit ist Teil des Bildungsauftrags deutscher wie auch österreichischer Volkshochschulen. Doch inwiefern spiegelt sich dies in den Bildungsprogrammen der Volkshochschulen wider? Im Rahmen einer explorativen Programmanalyse untersuchte der Autor die Bildungsprogramme einer großen deutschen Volkshochschule aus den Jahren 2014, 2015, 2019 und 2020 und führte mit zwei Mitarbeiterinnen der Programmplanungs- und Leitungsebene Expert*inneninterviews. Zentrale Ergebnisse seiner Untersuchung: Es gibt nur sehr wenige Angebote, in deren Ankündigungstext ein Bezug zu Nachhaltigkeit und Klimakrise erkennbar ist. Ist der Bezug eindeutig, handelt es sich überwiegend um Einzelveranstaltungen wie Vorträge. Der Bedarf an Bildungsangeboten zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit ist aus Sicht der Expertinnen zwar vorhanden, diese würden sich wirtschaftlich aber nicht rechnen, da sie nur angenommen werden, wenn die Kosten dafür gering sind. Kooperationen mit Drittanbietern seien eine Möglichkeit, diesem Bedarf dennoch nachzukommen. Die Untersuchungsergebnisse machen damit einmal mehr deutlich, dass sich Programmplanung immer im Spannungsfeld zwischen Organisationszielen, dem gesellschaftlichen Bedarf und den Bedürfnissen der Adressat*innen bzw. Teilnehmer*innen von Weiterbildung bewegt. (Red.)