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  • 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.

    … health, as in those nights, especially after very hot days, the chance of getting a good night’s rest is rather limited. As far as tropical nights are concerned, it has … health, as in those nights, especially after very hot days, the chance of getting a good night’s rest is rather limited. As far as tropical nights are concerned, it has …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

    The picture shows an outstretched foot on a sandy beach. There are two abrasions visible above the ankle.

    … bacteria can be accounted for earlier and in higher concentrations. In 2020, for example – owing to a summer heatwave with an extremely high number of sunshine hours … bound up with the water temperature alone. Other influential factors entail, for example, that – just like in the years of 2008 and 2009 – there can be numerous … bacteria can be accounted for earlier and in higher concentrations. In 2020, for example – owing to a summer heatwave with an extremely high number of sunshine hours …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FI-I-3: Occurrence of thermophilic species in inland waters – case study

    The picture shows two men in waterproof working clothes standing in a small boat on Lake Constance. One of them is holding a fishing net. He seems to be pulling it out of the water. In the background, the lakeshore and a settlement are visible.

    … on fish stocks, yield conditions and proceeds in freshwater fisheries 88 . For example, thermophilic species, distributed by shipping activities in canals via … to suffer restrictions to their habitats when temperatures rise 89 . Using the example of Lake Constance for which longterm catch statistics exist from commercial … on fish stocks, yield conditions and proceeds in freshwater fisheries 88 . For example, thermophilic species, distributed by shipping activities in canals via …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-2: Sea levels

    The picture shows a sandy beach on the Baltic Sea coast. There is seawater lapping around a hooded beach chair (Strandkorb). In the background, the sea is visible with powerful waves and dark thunderclouds above.

    … reflect only those processes that are well understood and thus can be modelled. For example, the processes of ice melting in the Antarctic have so far not allowed … also affects the tidal dynamics (tidal water levels and current velocities). For example, modified tidal dynamics change the sediment transport in mudflats and … reflect only those processes that are well understood and thus can be modelled. For example, the processes of ice melting in the Antarctic have so far not allowed …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-5: Pathogen vectors – case study

    The picture shows a close-up of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in the process of biting a human being.

    … thus increasing the risk of infection in respect of humans and animals. For example, in recent years there have been cases in central eastern Germany where … with pathogens. The illustration of the indicator is therefore limited to the example of one specific vector, namely the Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) , … thus increasing the risk of infection in respect of humans and animals. For example, in recent years there have been cases in central eastern Germany where …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-3: Cooling degree days

    The picture shows the glass frontage of a house reflecting the sun. Some of the windows are part-shaded by means of external roller shutters.

    … ). If supported by preventative urban planning and neighbourhood-based planning practices – including the provision of appropriate aeration and adequate provision … ). If supported by preventative urban planning and neighbourhood-based planning practices – including the provision of appropriate aeration and adequate provision …

  • News from 08.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    Start the transformation of the food system now!

    Verschiedene Gemüse wie Möhren, Knoblauch, Sellerieknollen und eine Zucchini

    … In addition, it has a variety of positive effects in other policy areas. For example, it contributes to the food security of the growing world population and to … and food production ” aims to improve the impact of organic farming. For example, breeding research can contribute to increasing land productivity. A second …

  • Press release 11/2023 from 15.03.2023 | Last changed: 22.03.2023

    UBA forecast: 2022 greenhouse gas emissions down by 1.9 percent

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … use of hard coal and lignite for electricity generation caused emissions to rise. Good news: electricity production using renewables was able to curb emissions, up by … use of hard coal and lignite for electricity generation caused emissions to rise. Good news: electricity production using renewables was able to curb emissions, up by …

  • Appointment from 31.03.2017

    Making the Planetary Boundaries Concept Work

    … - 00:00 until Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 - 00:00 International Conference on the Practical Implications for Society, Economy and Politics The conference addresses …