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  • Press release 27/2024 from 04.06.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Federal Environment Ministry supports preventive health measures in the climate crisis

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … Ministry supports preventive health measures in the climate crisis That's good against heat: a cooling water bag Source: Miredi / Fotolia.com Today and … it is also important to focus on other health consequences of climate change. For example, change not only affects physical health, but also mental health. “As part …

  • Press release 26/2016 from 04.08.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Higher income earners usually have higher climate-impact lifestyles

    photo of money

    … or even fail to consider other aspects of their (un)sustainable consumption, for example long-distance holiday travels, and overall they generate more CO 2 emissions … higher income and a higher level of environmental awareness can in fact result in a good eco-balance. One example is the group of "conscious average consumers", one of … levels of energy consumption. This is because the people in this consumer group practice environmentally friendly consumption when it comes to the "big points". …

  • Press release 10/2020 from 12.03.2020 | Last changed: 18.03.2020

    Slight decline in Germany's air pollutant emissions

    Dicker, schwarzer Rauch kommt aus dem Schornstein.

    … to be too high. We need far-reaching reforms, in particular in agricultural practices. We need to improve coverage of slurry tanks, optimize feed and adapt … and 53 percent for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). PAH are formed for example as a result of incomplete firing of wood or coal. The great successes in air …

  • Press release 53/2020 from 06.11.2020 | Last changed: 09.11.2020

    Climate change adaptation in Germany – specialist conference on strategies to counter heat, drought and heavy rainfall

    Blaues Logo des Wettbewerbs 2020

    … is why it is important for Germany to adapt to these consequences. One piece of good news is that many adaptation measures will also contribute to the quality of … change, and communication and participation in specific adaptation projects. Best practice examples from the past two years were awarded their prizes in the afternoon. Winners …

  • Press release 34/2015 from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Microplastics in oceans – how much? From where?

    plastic waste in the water

    … pieces of plastic. When large-size plastic litter – plastic bags, fishing nets, for example – enters oceans through rivers, wind, weather and the tides break the larger … Some of the measures of these action plans are already being implemented, for example the Fishing-For-Litter Initiative in which fishing boats are designed to be … pieces of plastic. When large-size plastic litter – plastic bags, fishing nets, for example – enters oceans through rivers, wind, weather and the tides break the larger …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    EW-I-1+2: Weather-related disruptions to and unavailabilty of power supply

    … differentiates between various causes of disruption in the supply network. For example, the agency categorises wind and temperature effects or overvoltages due to … majeure’. Such events, in particular, can entail prolonged adverse effects; for example when grids are disrupted over long distances, essential repairs can … between the number of disruptions and their cumulative duration. In 2013 for example, the electricity supply had to be switched off temporarily owing to flooding …

  • 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 06/2017 from 13.03.2017 | Last changed: 10.04.2017

    Heat pumps and the like: low-frequency hum annoys a growing number of people

    Quiet, constant humming is a disturbance

    … conflicts if potential noise problems are pointed out in development plans. For example, the proper selection of a building heating system could help to prevent … adverse effects and it can be proven that the system is not in compliance with best practices, for example due to an unfavourable location of the installation. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-3: Investments in the energetic refurbishment of building envelopes

    The picture shows a covered roof structure with insulation installed on its left-hand side.

    … warmth existing indoors is discharged to the outdoors with a minimum of energy use. Examples for a pre-emptive protection of buildings from summer heat – the first … the greening of the façades and roofs of buildings or providing buildings with good heat insulation, and last not least, ensuring conformity with high energetic …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    IG-R-1: Perception of the relevance of physical climate risks in trade and

    The picture shows a woman and a man in an office sitting at a meeting table. The two formally dressed individuals are each holding a document while exchanging views. There is a glass of water on the meeting table; a plant is visible in the background. The room is illuminated by sunlight shining in.

    … not taking place. Of 151 companies which voluntarily submitted a report to CDP, a good half of those rated the relevance of physical climate risk as high. If stricter … from sector to sector, that are not taken into account in this context. For example, companies that generate or process agricultural raw materials are likely to …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 05.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Fishery

    Fishes under water

    … the German government has set itself the goal of maintaining or achieving a good state of the marine environment in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. Monitoring and … of fisheries. Establishing sustainable management plans and monitoring: Based on a good data basis, it is possible to develop sustainable management and recovery plans …