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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-1: Recreation areas

    The picture shows an aerial photograph of the ‘Straße des 17. Juni’, a street commemorating the building of the Berlin Wall (the anniversary of German unification takes place annually on 17th June). To the right and left of this street, you can see the canopy of trees in the Große Tiergarten park. The city’s silhouette is visible in the picture’s horizon, including the Reichstags building, tv tower, cathedral and the Brandenburg Gate.

    … in land use statistics which were not based on actual changes of use. Especially in 2000 and 2008 some Federal States (Länder) carried out massive reassignments which … in land use statistics which were not based on actual changes of use. Especially in 2000 and 2008 some Federal States (Länder) carried out massive reassignments which …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-1 + 2: Flood closures and low water restrictions on the Rhine

    … in July. On the Middle and Lower Rhine, there have been only brief closures since 2000 which, in most cases, were rescinded after less than a week. So far no … in July. On the Middle and Lower Rhine, there have been only brief closures since 2000 which, in most cases, were rescinded after less than a week. So far no …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-6: Land use for settlements in officially designated flood plains

    The picture shows a building pit where the walls of a cellar have already been built. Steel girders are seen supporting wooden beams which extend across the ceiling of the cellar. The bottom of the building pit is filled with brown muddy water reflecting a tree.

    … of settlement and transport areas in those municipalities shows an increase since 2000 by circa 100 square kilometres which is equivalent to growth by just under 13 … of settlement and transport areas in those municipalities shows an increase since 2000 by circa 100 square kilometres which is equivalent to growth by just under 13 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    WW-I-10: Water temperature of watercourses

    The picture shows a shallow, slow-flowing watercourse in sunny weather under a cloudless sky. Through the clear, reddish-brown shimmering water, the stony bed of the river is visible; some of the stones in the foreground project beyond the surface of the water. The banks are lined by mixed woodlands.

    … an annual mean temperature of 7.2 °C was the coldest year in the decade of 1991–2000. The high values in 2018 and 2019 were due in part to high summer temperatures … an annual mean temperature of 7.2 °C was the coldest year in the decade of 1991–2000. The high values in 2018 and 2019 were due in part to high summer temperatures …

  • 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.

    … Vibrio infections in Germany, 2018 and 2019. Euro Surveill, 26(41): 2002041. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.41.200204 31 - Strom M., Paranjpye R. 2000: Epidemiology and pathogenesis of Vibrio vulnificus. Microbes and Infection, … 2002041. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.41.200204 31 - Strom M., Paranjpye R. 2000: Epidemiology and pathogenesis of Vibrio vulnificus. Microbes and Infection, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-3: Height of storm surges

    The picture shows a storm surge wave breaking over a coastal building. A metal mast is visible in the background.

    … such damaging storm surges occurred repeatedly on the North Sea coast. For almost 2000 years storm surges have been documented on German coasts. One of the most … such damaging storm surges occurred repeatedly on the North Sea coast. For almost 2000 years storm surges have been documented on German coasts. One of the most …

  • Press release 33/2017 from 15.09.2017 | Last changed: 25.09.2017

    European Mobility Week: “Sharing gets you further“

    a lot of colourful bicycles in a bicycle stand

    … European Mobility Week: “Sharing gets you further“ More than 2,000 towns and cities across Europe host activities from 16-22 September to promote … make local transport more sustainable. Activities will be launched in more than 2000 cities and towns across Europe. The German Environment Agency has been in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-1: Water temperature in the sea

    The picture shows a view of the surface of the sea from below. The sun’s rays are beaming through the water’s surface. The sea is coloured dark blue to turquoise-green.

    … in deeper strata. Between 1960 and 2020 the heat energy contained in the upper 2,000 metres of the earth’s oceans increased by 380±81 sextillion Joule (380±81 x … in deeper strata. Between 1960 and 2020 the heat energy contained in the upper 2,000 metres of the earth’s oceans increased by 380±81 sextillion Joule (380±81 x …

  • Press release 08/2020 from 18.02.2020 | Last changed: 28.02.2020

    German environmental industry remains strong

    Windräder bei Nacht

    … German patent application share worldwide declined even more sharply: from 18.2% in 2002-2006 to 13.5% in 2012-2016. However, Germany still ranks among the three top in …

  • Press release 33/2015 from 25.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Efficient space and water heaters

    a cat is sleeping on a radiator

    … output up to 400 kilowatts (kW) and hot water storage tanks with a volume up to 2000 litres that are put on the market must now meet certain minimum requirements of …