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  • Press release 31/2020 from 13.07.2020 | Last changed: 22.07.2020

    Electrical and electronic waste: Germany misses EU collection rate of 45 percent by a narrow margin

    Waschmaschinen auf einem Haufen

    … a collection rate of 43.1 percent, placing Germany slightly below the EU collection target of 45 percent. In order to achieve the collection rate of at least 65 percent … from 2019, a whole package of measures is needed. "If we want to comply with the EU targets in the future, the collection volume of WEEE must increase by more than 50 … and residual waste bins), economic incentives, and the completeness of existing data reports. Research results are expected in 2021. How do I dispose of electrical …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-5: Peak discharge values in watercourses

    The picture shows a detailed view of a strong current. The water is tinged brown owing to its mud content.

    … Source: Run-off measurement of federal states Some flood events are extreme The indicator in respect of floodwater days (cf. WW-I-4 ) does not permit any statements … For instance, it is possible that a single HQ100 event turns into HQ50. The data analysis of peak discharge values demonstrates that the extreme flood events … bore the brunt. It is also important to remember in respect of this indicator, that the 2021 flood disaster in the Ahr and Erft river basins is not …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Energy industry

    The picture shows numerous high-voltage pylons and power lines against a cloudy, yellowish sky. A few modern wind turbines are visible in the background.

    … course of climate change, are apt to lead to interruptions in the power supply. The indicator for weather-related unavailability of power supply illustrates the … for action in respect of the climate impacts analysed. Where do we have gaps in data and knowledge? Implementing the energy turnaround involves the complete …

  • 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.

    … towns the degree of provision improved. BAU-R-1: Recreation areas Source: LiKi with data from the AK UGRdL of the statistical offices of the federal states (indicator C4 – recreation area) Urban green to cool the urban climate Exposure to … be affected by the more frequent heat stress expected to occur in the future (cf. Indicators GE-I-1 , GE-I-3 ). Heat stress is also and in particular, caused by high …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-4: Floodwater

    The picture shows a village – situated on the slope of a hill – inundated by floodwater. Some of the lower buildings and some lower floors of houses have been flooded.

    … are affected. Owing to the limited selection of gauging stations available for the indicator, not all flood events are covered. WW-I-4: Floodwater Source: Run-off … is intended to illustrate floodwater in regional river basins, thus utilising data concerning levels of medium-sized catchment areas (as far as possible …

  • Press release 51/2021 from 21.12.2021 | Last changed: 28.12.2021

    Rise in use of problematic plant protection products

    Honigbiene im Rapsfeld

    … plant protection products (pesticides) in the agricultural sector remain high, says data from the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL). After a … to cut the use and risk of chemical pesticides by half by 2030. To implement this target in Germany, UBA proposes adopting the target in the National Action Plan on … To achieve the aim of the Farm to Fork Strategy, the NAP must define interim targets. In order to track these targets and evaluate the success of measures, …

  • Press release 15/2022 from 15.03.2022 | Last changed: 17.03.2022

    Greenhouse gas emissions rose by 4.5 percent in 2021

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … been offset again. Our numbers show that we must move ahead quickly to achieve the targets set by the federal government. We must build more solar and wind power … parked more often but when and if necessary, drive it at slower speed.” Emissions data updates Emissions in Germany have declined by 38.7% since 1990. The target for …