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  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate impacts: Field of action industry and commerce

    Pipelines on a factory site

    … due to accidents or health hazards for outdoor workers. Outdoor workers are also potentially exposed to increasing UV and pollen loads. Air pollutants related to UV … due to accidents or health hazards for outdoor workers. Outdoor workers are also potentially exposed to increasing UV and pollen loads. Air pollutants related to UV …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-3: Humus reserves in forest soils

    The picture shows the soil profile of a forest. The A (or upper) horizon is formed by a massive humus layer. The surface is covered in twigs, cones and needles.

    … the forest. On one hand, the forest floor is disturbed by such interventions thus potentially leading to increased decomposition of humus. On the other hand, … the forest. On one hand, the forest floor is disturbed by such interventions thus potentially leading to increased decomposition of humus. On the other hand, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-2: Heat-related mortalities

    The picture shows an elderly woman wearing a white blouse. The lady is holding on to a rollator with one hand, while she is holding the back of her left hand to her forehead. In the background, a few fuzzy treetops or bushes are visible in bright light.

    … from 2018 to 2020 alone, 19,300 individuals succumbed to extreme heat. The focus on potential heat victims will therefore have to be further sharpened, and that means … from 2018 to 2020 alone, 19,300 individuals succumbed to extreme heat. The focus on potential heat victims will therefore have to be further sharpened, and that means …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … extend over a total distance of 433 kilometres, thus protecting more than 90 % of potentially flood-threatened coastal lowland areas of the country. The case-study … extend over a total distance of 433 kilometres, thus protecting more than 90 % of potentially flood-threatened coastal lowland areas of the country. The case-study …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-9: Spring algal bloom in lakes

    The picture shows an aerial view of a lake. Its surface is coloured a luminous green in places, owing to spring algal bloom. There are agricultural fields visible in the lake’s vicinity.

    … stable stratification lasts unusually long owing to warmer autumn temperatures. The potential dissolution of nutrients in the sediment caused by anaerobic conditions … stable stratification lasts unusually long owing to warmer autumn temperatures. The potential dissolution of nutrients in the sediment caused by anaerobic conditions …

  • Press release 43/2022 from 30.09.2022 | Last changed: 07.12.2022

    Oder fish die-off: Salt discharges caused mass proliferation of toxic alga

    photo of the river

    … for instance, analysed water from the Oder for heavy metals and for more than 1,200 potentially harmful chemicals using non-targeted analysis. While the analysis … success of this measure has now been jeopardised by the disaster in the Oder. To mitigate the damage caused, in the short term the BMUV plans to financially support …