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  • Press release 29/2016 from 19.09.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Ensuring application safety and the environmentally compatible development and use of nanomaterials and other advanced materials

    Dimmable glass panels

    … (PTB) – have been accompanying the rapid pace of development of new materials since 2008. The focus on aspects of occupational safety and health, consumer protection … | 19.09.2016 Based on the federal authorities' research strategy launched in 2008, research areas subject to regulation and evaluation were identified and … (PTB) – have been accompanying the rapid pace of development of new materials since 2008. The focus on aspects of occupational safety and health, consumer protection …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-1: Manageability of climate change impacts

    The picture shows a woman’s head and shoulders while she looks sceptically out of a window. The window is part-shaded by an indoor blind.

    … do not yet indicate a significant trend. However, it can be stated that up until 2006 the majority of respondents were little or not at all convinced that it would be possible to manage the climate change impacts. During the period from 2008 to 2012 the majority ratio has shifted and the appraisals turned out more … do not yet indicate a significant trend. However, it can be stated that up until 2006 the majority of respondents were little or not at all convinced that it would …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … Federal government for the purpose of coastal protection decreased between 2000 and 2006. From 2012 onwards the investment increased again to more than 200 million … landscape maintenance necessitated by coastal protection measures. Between 2000 and 2006 the investments in coastal protection decreased by about half. Subsequently, … Federal government for the purpose of coastal protection decreased between 2000 and 2006. From 2012 onwards the investment increased again to more than 200 million …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-5: Change of flow direction

    The picture shows a river running through a flat landscape consisting of meadows and agricultural areas. The sea is visible in the background.

    … direction changes recorded in those years.   81 - Pottgiesser T., Sommerhäuser M. 2008: Begleittext zur Aktualisierung der Steckbriefe der bundesdeutschen … https://www.flussgebiete.nrw.de/system/files/atoms/files/21_typ23_april2008.pdf Associated content Documents KM-I-5 Indikator-Factsheet (209.90 kB) … 2023 … direction changes recorded in those years.   81 - Pottgiesser T., Sommerhäuser M. 2008: Begleittext zur Aktualisierung der Steckbriefe der bundesdeutschen …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-8: Index – case study

    The picture shows a man’s upper arm in focus. The man is lifting the sleeve of his T-shirt with two fingers. In contrast with the skin previously covered by the T-shirt, the part of the skin that has been exposed to sunlight looks very red.

    … Letters 30(21). 39 - Stick C., Krüger K., Schade N.H., Sandmann H., Macke A. 2006: Episode of unusual high solar ultraviolet radiation over central Europe due to … dimming and brightening: A review, J. Geophys. Res., 114, D00D16, doi: 10.1029/2008JD011470.   45 - Wild 2009, cf. endnote no. 44.   46 - IPCC – Intergovernmental … Letters 30(21). 39 - Stick C., Krüger K., Schade N.H., Sandmann H., Macke A. 2006: Episode of unusual high solar ultraviolet radiation over central Europe due to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.01.2025

    GE-I-3: Birch pollen burdens

    The picture shows a birch blossom with its pollen distributed by the wind.

    … in increasing pollen concentrations. The highest pollen count was measured between 2006 and 2021 in the eastern, central and northern regions. This is where birches … Thunderstorm-asthma and pollen allergy. Allergy 62: 11–16. doi: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2006.01271.x. 19 - Haftenberger M., Laußmann D., Ellert U., Kalcklösch M., Langen … in increasing pollen concentrations. The highest pollen count was measured between 2006 and 2021 in the eastern, central and northern regions. This is where birches …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.12.2024

    GE-I-1: Heat stress

    The picture a woman´s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forhead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … (for the area mean) of heat warnings were issued on more than ten hot days in 2006, 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2018. Compared to the time series of hot days, there are … (for the area mean) of heat warnings were issued on more than ten hot days in 2006, 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2018. Compared to the time series of hot days, there are …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-1: Phenological changes in wild plant species

    The picture shows a coltsfoot plant in flower while the plant is peeking out from under snow cover.

    … period on biodiversity.   127 - Both C., Bouwhuis S., Lessells C.M., Visser M.E. 2006: Climate change and population declines in a long-distancemigratory bird. … period on biodiversity.   127 - Both C., Bouwhuis S., Lessells C.M., Visser M.E. 2006: Climate change and population declines in a long-distancemigratory bird. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-1: Recreation areas

    The picture shows an aerial photograph of the ‘Straße des 17. Juni’, a street commemorating the building of the Berlin Wall (the anniversary of German unification takes place annually on 17th June). To the right and left of this street, you can see the canopy of trees in the Große Tiergarten park. The city’s silhouette is visible in the picture’s horizon, including the Reichstags building, tv tower, cathedral and the Brandenburg Gate.

    … statistics which were not based on actual changes of use. Especially in 2000 and 2008 some Federal States (Länder) carried out massive reassignments which have had … statistics which were not based on actual changes of use. Especially in 2000 and 2008 some Federal States (Länder) carried out massive reassignments which have had …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … be seen from the chart, there was no dyke reinforcement completed in the years of 2006 or 2015. It would be incorrect to take this as evidence that no dyke … be seen from the chart, there was no dyke reinforcement completed in the years of 2006 or 2015. It would be incorrect to take this as evidence that no dyke …