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  • 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

    … support their environmental due diligence. 13.02.2023 The results of the research project Pilot Screening of the environmental hazard potentials of mine sites … their environmental hazard potentials. An evaluation scheme developed in a previous project ( OekoRess I ) and tested in ten case studies ( OekoRess II ) was applied. … and human rights abuses in the international mining sector. More about the research project The 100 factsheets were reviewed in two stages: stage 1: experts and stage …

  • Press release 30/2024 from 25.06.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Environmental and nature conservation information at a glance

    umwelt.info logo

    … order to investigate scientific questions, for example on drought⁠ in Germany. The project initially started with a conceptual phase, which was completed in summer … in a prototype environment. The portal is being developed as an open source project and can be viewed publicly at  https://gitlab.opencode.de/umwelt-info . All interested parties are welcome to contribute to the project in this way. Associated content Links Detailed information at umwelt.info …

  • 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.

    … reliable statements in respect of wind energy in general, given that any projections regarding future wind speeds are subject to major uncertainty. … only to a limited extent. 153 Nevertheless, a more precise presentation of wind projections would be desirable in future – especially at the turbines’ hub height – … remains to be examined to what extent it would be possible to obtain more specific projections with the aid of other meteorological measuring systems such as wind …

  • 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.

    … heat protection are increasing throughout Germany. Judging by current climate projections, this development will continue for the rest of the 21st century. In the … of DIN 4108-2:2013-02, in order to give more adequate consideration to the projected climate warming and associated impacts, with the objective to adapt the … heat protection are increasing throughout Germany. Judging by current climate projections, this development will continue for the rest of the 21st century. In the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BAU-I-1 + 2: Heat stress in urban areas and summer heat island effect

    … This type of situation may occur more frequently in future. As indicated by climate projections for Central Europe, mean temperatures will rise and the overall weather … cities and their periphery. This is roughly confirmed by indications contained in projections for Frankfurt am Main 135 . Even without an increase in the intensity of … This type of situation may occur more frequently in future. As indicated by climate projections for Central Europe, mean temperatures will rise and the overall weather …

  • Press release 12/2015 from 18.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Can a fourth waste water treatment stage be financed by the waste water charge?

    a waste water treatment plant in the city Dresden

    … include the further upgrading of waste water treatment plants. The new research project which scientists at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) … include the further upgrading of waste water treatment plants. The new research project which scientists at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) …

  • News from 12.10.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Can product design prevent marine litter?

    crab in a plastic bottle on the beach

    … Environment Protection Commission – Helsinki Commission” (HELCOM) and the Interreg project “EcoDesign Circle”.  Its objective was to enable representatives from the … Convention and addressed in further detail by design centres in the scope of the EU project „EcoDesign Circle”. Here is a  report about the workshop as well as an …

  • Press release 61/2020 from 14.12.2020 | Last changed: 18.12.2020

    Climate impact of online retail and stationary trade depends on the product

    A woman orders clothing online, sitting in front of her wardrobe.

    … Further information: The present data are the first results of the research project "Greening E-Commerce". The data on CO2 and CO2e (CO2 equivalents) emissions come from various life cycle assessment studies and were compiled in the project and in part calculated by the project itself. The data on packaging waste are from the GVM database. A partial …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    BAU-R-2: Green roofs in cities

    The picture shows the metal facade of a modern commercial building almost completely covered with a climbing plant.

    … of 20 %. This was to avoid the mistaken inclusion of, for instance, tall trees projecting above a flat roof space, in the classification. Restricting this process … for and – where appropriate – implement more greening systems in future development projects. In doing so, the Federal Government has also adopted the important role … for and – where appropriate – implement more greening systems in future development projects. In doing so, the Federal Government has also adopted the important role …

  • Press release 31/2024 from 03.07.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Making cities resilient to extreme weather events

    Ein sitzt an einem Fluss, lehnt an einem Buch und liest ein Buch.

    … the future. Financial support for the implementation and evaluation of sponge city projects makes it possible to acquire and analyse local experience and solutions. At … These and other questions are being investigated, for example, in the UBA project "Rethinking the New European Bauhaus". Associated content Links UBA website …