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  • 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.

    … UV radiation at that time of year. At the end of March / early April in 2020, for example, the UV index in southern Germany (Munich) increased from 3 to 6, owing to … intensity and climate change is currently an important focal point of research. For example, data collected in the period of 1996 to 2017 at four European stations show … UV radiation at that time of year. At the end of March / early April in 2020, for example, the UV index in southern Germany (Munich) increased from 3 to 6, owing to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-2: Priority and reserved areas groundwater / drinking water

    The photograph shows a stream running through a meadow. Trees and tree clusters line the edge of the meadow.

    … reversed so that the expanse of designated terrain has been increasing again. For example, the value originally recorded in 2009 was finally reached again in 2020 … reversed so that the expanse of designated terrain has been increasing again. For example, the value originally recorded in 2009 was finally reached again in 2020 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    WW-R-2 + 3: GAK funds for and investments in flood protection

    … of the 2nd and 3rd order. These investments were illustrated by using Hesse as an example. The funds invested by local authorities by themselves without the support … of the 2nd and 3rd order. These investments were illustrated by using Hesse as an example. The funds invested by local authorities by themselves without the support …

  • Press release 51/2021 from 21.12.2021 | Last changed: 28.12.2021

    Rise in use of problematic plant protection products

    Honigbiene im Rapsfeld

    … implementation of integrated pest management should be promoted more strongly, for example with the funds earmarked for this purpose in the EU's Common Agricultural … Furthermore, UBA proposes the introduction of a pesticide tax following the example of Denmark in order to create incentives to reduce pesticide use in …

  • Press release 32/2016 from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmentally harmful subsidies in transport sector at record level

    exhaust pipe of a car emitting exhaust gases

    … mobility. Many subsidies which harm the environment are also socially unjust. For example, there is the privileged status of company cars, subsidised by the state … are known to be endocrine disruptors or toxic to the reproductive system, for example nonylphenol polyethoxylate (NPE), which is sometimes used for dyeing. Its …

  • Press release 24/2025 from 16.06.2025 | Last changed: 19.06.2025

    How much life lies within our soil?

    Regenwurm in feuchtem Boden.

    … and help retain rainwater. ‘Ecosystem engineers’, such as earthworms, are just one example of the many organisms at work. Even insects, which we typically associate with being above ground, depend on healthy soils. For example, a large portion of wild bee species important for pollination nest in soil. …

  • Press release 18/2025 from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.05.2025

    Environmental awareness study: crises affect public’s perception of environmental and climate challenges

    Eine Frau in einer gelben Regenjacke betrachtet eine überflutete Straße.

    … importance of such challenges remains at a high level or is even increasing. For example, the fight against plastic waste and species extinction, the safe disposal … is only partially impacted by scientific findings. Environmental research, for example, emphasises the precarious state of biodiversity , in conjunction with …

  • Press release 16/2023 from 07.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Marine Litter Round Table active against plastic pollution in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for seven years

    Müll liegt am Sandstrand, vor allem Plastik- und Fischereimüll.

    … just as important as environmental education in the national park facilities, for example. But beach trash clean-ups and fishing-for-litter initiatives also reduce … date. Among others, they include a provision of action guidelines on best practice examples and legal options for municipalities to reduce plastic waste generation. An …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-1: Adaptation of management rhythms

    The picture shows a person standing in a field of maize inspecting the leaves of a young maize plant.

    … time for tilling, and this timing is heavily dependent on soil moisture. Another example is the scheduling of sowing (drilling) in spring, because specific crops … time for tilling, and this timing is heavily dependent on soil moisture. Another example is the scheduling of sowing (drilling) in spring, because specific crops …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    BO-R-2: Permanent grassland terrain

    The picture shows a grassland with mown grass. The mown grass is lying in rows. In the right-hand margin a tractor can be seen turning hay. In the upper margin you can see a hay bale.

    … member states into their respective national legislations. In Germany, for example, the permanent grassland conservation precept was in force from 2015 to 2022 … member states into their respective national legislations. In Germany, for example, the permanent grassland conservation precept was in force from 2015 to 2022 …