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  • Press release 08/2018 from 26.03.2018 | Last changed: 05.04.2018

    Green house gas emissions 2017 on the decline, slightly

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks an einem Gewässer

    … mileage driven and therefore higher greenhouse gas emissions. The stock of heavy good vehicles and articulated lorries also rose considerably (+4.1%; +4.4%). … Germany, which has had positive effects along with waste separation and recycling practices. Accuracy of the data The above results represent the first detailed …

  • Press release 41/2015 from 24.11.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Effects of climate change felt much more strongly in future

    stormy sea

    … in very different ways. Conurbations in eastern Germany and the Rhine Valley, for example, are more greatly exposed to the risk of heat waves. The number of … and animals which find it difficult to adapt to the new weather conditions, for example the alpine emerald dragonfly and other insects which live at high altitudes …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-2: Incremental growth in timber

    The picture shows a stack of timber.

    … the effects of extreme weather situations in a specific observation period. For example, it was no longer possible to find evidence, especially for spruce forests, … the effects of extreme weather situations in a specific observation period. For example, it was no longer possible to find evidence, especially for spruce forests, …

  • Press release 47/2014 from 28.10.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Hazardous substance in marinas

    little sailing boats and motorboats in a marina

    … the use of antifouling coatings by private individuals. Boat hulls can be kept in good condition without antifouling substances, particularly at many freshwater … only a few isolated instances of regional bans on the use of these coatings, for example in Ratzeburger See in Schleswig-Holstein. The Federal Environment used …

  • Appointment from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 26.10.2022

    International Conference: Microplastics in Soils

    The issue of microplastics in soils - a danger for humans and the environment? You can see a hand with a magnifying glass examining the soil.

    … bodies. The sources of inputs of plastics into soils are manifold. They result, for example, from tyre wear, agriculture or long-distance transport. Previous …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-2: Temperature index for bird species communities

    The picture shows an icterine warbler singing from a twig.

    … before. These developments take place in respect of both, plants and animals. Examples for this are the melodious warbler (Hippolais polyglotta) which emanates … before. These developments take place in respect of both, plants and animals. Examples for this are the melodious warbler (Hippolais polyglotta) which emanates …

  • News from 13.02.2023 | Last changed: 28.03.2024

    Hazard radar for iron, copper and bauxite supply chains

    Aerial view of the world's largest iron ore mine, the Carajás mine in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil

    … layers allow users to navigate the map according to their specific interests. For example, the map can display a particular environmental hazard potential, such as … users to narrow down the sites displayed according to specific combined criteria. Example: “Show all copper mines with relatively low ore content in regions with high …

  • Press release 11/2024 from 15.03.2024 | Last changed: 20.03.2024

    Climate emissions fall by 10.1 per cent in 2023 – biggest decline since 1990

    Industrieschlot mit Abgasen

    … remains a major cause for concern. We urgently need to do more in this area – for example, by expanding electromobility and reducing company car privileges and other … also had a positive effect on the trend in emissions in the building sector, for example because less natural gas and heating oil were used. The transport sector … efforts in the individual sectors are having varying degrees of success. For example, the transport sector has a cumulative reduction gap of 180 million tonnes …

  • 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 21/2023 from 22.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Better recycling of boats

    Ein Motorboot fährt über einen See.

    … general, digitisation holds great potential for recycling. In addition to providing practical information for operation, maintenance and recycling, the product passport …