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  • News from 14.05.2020 | Last changed: 24.06.2020

    Climate change has an impact on the safety of installations

    Lightning and technical installation

    … and which effects of climate change on these hazard sources are expected. For example, it is expected that thunderstorms will occur more frequently and more … cooperate cross-border and internationally in Natech risk management and exchange examples of good practice in Natech risk management. Accordingly, a record with …

  • Press release 30/2021 from 01.07.2021 | Last changed: 08.07.2021

    For digital environmental sustainability worldwide

    Die Erdkugel und Wörter in einer Programmiersprache.

    … Strengthening digitalisation at institutional level is also essential, for example through an international emergency programme for the digital modernisation … Strengthening digitalisation at institutional level is also essential, for example through an international emergency programme for the digital modernisation …

  • Press release 22/2022 from 27.04.2022 | Last changed: 15.06.2022

    Parts of the European population have alarmingly high levels of pollutant exposure

    Blutabnahme mit einer Spritze

    … and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), which can be used to coat pans, for example, are also present in human blood in quantities that are in some cases too … and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), which can be used to coat pans, for example, are also present in human blood in quantities that are in some cases too …

  • Press release 10/2018 from 12.04.2018 | Last changed: 12.07.2018

    UBA issues recommendations to fight micropollutants in water bodies

    Ein Reagenzkolben vor grüner Wiese, darin Wasser.

    … of persistent substances to water often cause problems that last for decades. A few examples of the past include tributyltin compounds (TBT, from biocidal hull … of persistent substances to water often cause problems that last for decades. A few examples of the past include tributyltin compounds (TBT, from biocidal hull …

  • Press release 35/2020 from 31.07.2020 | Last changed: 12.08.2020

    Rodent control measures are contaminating fish

    ein Rattenschatten an der Wand

    … There are already numerous innovative solutions on how this can be implemented, for example through special bait protection stations. Fish in our rivers may no longer … There are already numerous innovative solutions on how this can be implemented, for example through special bait protection stations. Fish in our rivers may no longer …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-8: Water temperature in lakes

    The picture shows a mountain lake in glaring sunlight. A mountain chain is visible in the background.

    … chemical and bio-chemical processes accelerates at higher temperatures: For example, salts dissolve more easily in warmer water, whereas gases such as oxygen … in the cycle of the seasonal development of living organisms in the ecosystem. For example the onset of algal development in spring (cf. Indicator WW-I-9 ) is … in mind that water temperatures are raised, above all, by extended heatwaves. For example, a few hours per day with great heat of more than 30 °C make less of an …

  • Press release 55/2014 from 05.12.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Start of International Year of Soils 2015

    a plant growing on a very dry soil

    … well beyond its borders. We Germans benefit from soils everywhere in the world, for example when we import food," said UBA President Maria Krautzberger at the launch … well beyond its borders. We Germans benefit from soils everywhere in the world, for example when we import food," said UBA President Maria Krautzberger at the launch …

  • Press release 36/2015 from 12.10.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Progress of environmental protection in agriculture too slow

    tractors on a field

    … still hovers at 50 percent. "New problems are being added to the old, due for example to the plastics or microplastics traced on and in agricultural soils. These … still hovers at 50 percent. "New problems are being added to the old, due for example to the plastics or microplastics traced on and in agricultural soils. These …

  • Press release 12/2015 from 18.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Can a fourth waste water treatment stage be financed by the waste water charge?

    a waste water treatment plant in the city Dresden

    … determined that these facilities can reduce micropollutants – pharmaceuticals, for example – which are present in waterbodies. This finding fits well into an overall … measures to reduce highly problematic micropollutant contamination of water, for example from pharmaceuticals, both effectively and lastingly. The fourth treatment … determined that these facilities can reduce micropollutants – pharmaceuticals, for example – which are present in waterbodies. This finding fits well into an overall …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation

    The picture shows a group of two women and two men participating in a First Aid training exercise. The course leader uses a doll to demonstrate cardiac massage.

    … to inform themselves on hazards that might exist either locally or regionally. For example, the internet provides information on flooding hazards, some of which is … government level, the BBK provides information on how to behave in a disaster, for example by means of leaflets and through its website. The website includes offerings … not all citizens are exposed equally to all weather-related natural hazards. For example, storm surges or flooding occur along coastlines or along water courses …

  • Press release 22/2017 from 02.06.2017 | Last changed: 07.08.2017

    Data on the Environment 2017: More climate protection action required

     Polar bear on ice floe

    … We must join forces and create an atmosphere of positive change, leading by good example. Emissions must be reduced across the board if we expect to protect our … We must join forces and create an atmosphere of positive change, leading by good example. Emissions must be reduced across the board if we expect to protect our …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-4: Priority and restricted areas reserved for special climate function

    Looking over the top of a woodland, the picture shows the skyline of Frankfurt am Main. Skyscrapers and the tv tower rise high above the landscape. In the background, the Taunus mountain range is visible.

    … when high temperatures do not make it possible to have a good night’s rest. For example, in the megacity of Cologne at the end of a clear night a difference in … such climatically important open spaces; alternatively, regional planning uses for example a symbolic approach by illustrating bio-climatically relevant ‘ air … when high temperatures do not make it possible to have a good night’s rest. For example, in the megacity of Cologne at the end of a clear night a difference in …