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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas

    The picture shows the construction of a new road. The partly finished road foundation is visible. In the foreground the foundation is still being completed whereas in the background it is already sealed. Half-way along the site a vibratory plate is standing. To the left of the new road, mounds of earth are visible - behind those a treeline. In the background, the roofs of a residential area are visible.

    … of renewable raw materials, it is above all relevant to protect fertile soil and productive land in a sustainable way for the future. Moreover, animals and plants … of renewable raw materials, it is above all relevant to protect fertile soil and productive land in a sustainable way for the future. Moreover, animals and plants …

  • Press release 46/2020 from 02.10.2020 | Last changed: 20.10.2020

    Schulze: "Human biomonitoring should become an instrument of European chemicals policy"

    Eine behandschuhte Hand stellt ein Reagenzglas mit einer Blutprobe in eine Reagenzglashalterung, in der bereits weitere Blutproben stehen.

    … plasticisers includes substances that affect fertility and are used in many plastic products, including food packaging. Although initial HBM4EU results show that human … can add up among themselves and also in combination with some plant protection products. As a result, a reliable all-clear can only be given after the substance …

  • Press release 21/2020 from 28.05.2020 | Last changed: 02.06.2020

    Emissions trading: German installations generated 14 percent less CO2 emissions in 2019

    Kohlekraftwerk

    … driver was the significant increase in renewables' contribution to electricity production and also the fact that more power plant units were put on security … which remained almost unchanged year-on-year. This also roughly reflects the production development in the individual industries. The relative decline in …

  • Press release 44/2025 from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.01.2026

    UBA study: How to expand solar power in an environmentally responsible way

    Rows of photovoltaic modules mounted at an angle on a meadow in the open countryside.

    … agrivoltaics as efficient dual use  Agrivoltaic systems, which combine agricultural production with electricity generation, offer major potential for more efficient … freed up should be used for higher-value purposes, such as nature-friendly food production, targeted conservation measures, and the promotion of⁠ ecosystem services …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-4: Density of extended natural hazard insurance for buildings

    The picture shows a village consisting of single- and multi-family houses in a valley. The river flowing through the village has burst its banks and its brown water has inundated the low-lying parts of the village. The usual river course can be recognised by means of tree lines. In addition, you can see a destroyed bridge which used to cross the river.

    … natural hazard insurance (eEV). This type of insurance has become an established product in the insurance market. However, by late 2021 only 49 % of residential … natural hazard insurance (eEV). This type of insurance has become an established product in the insurance market. However, by late 2021 only 49 % of residential …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    BO-R-1: Humus contents in soils of arable land and grassland soils

    The picture shows a hand forming a small mound of dark-brown, humus-rich soil.

    … of all dead vegetable and animal remains as well as their organic conversion products. It is an important storage medium for nutrients and water and facilitates … of all dead vegetable and animal remains as well as their organic conversion products. It is an important storage medium for nutrients and water and facilitates …

  • Press release 19/2019 from 06.06.2019 | Last changed: 16.08.2019

    Plastics in the environment

    Plastic waste on a beach.

    … on plastics in the environment. Press release No. 19/2019 | 06.06.2019 Global production of plastic was around 1.5 million tonnes in the 1950s. That figure had …

  • Press release 29/2022 from 15.06.2022 | Last changed: 04.07.2022

    Germany’s 2021 emissions from power stations almost back to pre-pandemic levels

    Industrieanlagen

    … 2020 were also highest in the two sectors. In the chemical industry, cement clinker production and the pulp and paper industry, emissions increased by 2% to 3%. By … economy in year two of the pandemic, which meant a rise in emissions from power production (+ 8%) and industrial plant emissions (+ 5%) over 2020. Compared to 2005, …

  • Press release 05/2020 from 11.02.2020 | Last changed: 19.02.2020

    Air quality 2019: Trend in NO2 decline continues

    Eine Straße, in der sich Autos stauen.

    … standards (post-Euro-6/VI legislation) should envision raising the requirements of durability in exhaust after treatment systems. In addition, the regularly scheduled …