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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-R-1: Water use index

    The picture shows a hand on the handle of a tap, with a weak water jet pouring into a wash-hand basin.

    … In particular the managers of water providers in rural areas and in upland regions who have largely decentralised as well as precipitation-dependent supply structures … and conscientious saving of water continues to be important. An individual who saves water, is saving energy at the same time, because energy is used not just …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-6: Weather-related disruptions to the railway infrastructure

    The picture shows a single-lane railway track covered by the crown of a toppled tree. A woodland is visible to the left and right of the railway track.

    … railway operations, and on the other hand, enterprises and passengers who use railway services for their logistics and mobility depend on punctual and … and made available accommodation trains in railway stations for any passengers who were unable to make their onward journey on the same day. The impacts of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-8: Index – case study

    The picture shows a man’s upper arm in focus. The man is lifting the sleeve of his T-shirt with two fingers. In contrast with the skin previously covered by the T-shirt, the part of the skin that has been exposed to sunlight looks very red.

    … their skin and eyes are more sensitive to UV radiation than adults. Likewise people who work outdoors, thus being exposed more long-term, are subject to a high risk. At … Monitoring in Italy. Environments, 7, 1. doi: 10.3390/environments7010001.   48 - WHO – World Health Organization, WMO – World Meteorological Organization, UNEP – …

  • Press release 43/2017 from 19.12.2017 | Last changed: 14.02.2018

    Preventing, detecting and cleaning up mould

    Eine Hand mit Gummihandschuh versucht Schimmel an einer Wand mit einem Schwamm zu entfernen

    … UBA in collaboration with external experts. It is aimed primarily at professionals who deal with the determination and clean-up of mould damage as a knowledge base. Others who are affected by mould (building residents) will also find useful tips and advice …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    IG-R-1: Perception of the relevance of physical climate risks in trade and

    The picture shows a woman and a man in an office sitting at a meeting table. The two formally dressed individuals are each holding a document while exchanging views. There is a glass of water on the meeting table; a plant is visible in the background. The room is illuminated by sunlight shining in.

    … reports to CDP presumably engage more strongly with the issues concerned than those who do not participate in CDP. Moreover, there are presumably variations from sector … reports to CDP presumably engage more strongly with the issues concerned than those who do not participate in CDP. Moreover, there are presumably variations from sector …

  • 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.

    … risk are primarily older people, people with chronic illnesses, children and people who live in isolation. However, other population categories can also be affected by … risk are primarily older people, people with chronic illnesses, children and people who live in isolation. However, other population categories can also be affected by …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.01.2025

    FW-R-6: Silvicultural information on the theme of adaptation

    The picture shows two young foresters having a discussion in a sparse forest. The man on the left-hand side of the picture stands with his arms crossed while the other man is gesticulating with his hands. In the background, beams from a low sun are penetrating the forest.

    … of climate change and relevant adaptation are read by a very wide circle of readers who engage with forestry management issues. In many cases the subjects of climate … of climate change and relevant adaptation are read by a very wide circle of readers who engage with forestry management issues. In many cases the subjects of climate …

  • 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.

    … include very elderly and sick people, small children and individuals living alone, who cannot ensure – or can only in a limited way ensure – that their body has … throughout Germany by one of the longest heat periods which extended from the whole of July to the whole of August. Moreover, very high weekly mean temperatures …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-1: Agrophenological phase shifts

    The picture shows apple blossoms covered in frost.

    … of land use is as tied to natural seasonal rhythms as agricultural land use. People who work in agriculture always need to adapt the management of their specific crop … of land use is as tied to natural seasonal rhythms as agricultural land use. People who work in agriculture always need to adapt the management of their specific crop …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-6: Contamination of bathing waters by cyanobacteria burdens

    The picture shows the palm of a hand stroking the surface of a water body.

    … The risk is particularly high for young children and children of primary-school age who are apt to swallow relatively large amounts of water inadvertently when playing … The risk is particularly high for young children and children of primary-school age who are apt to swallow relatively large amounts of water inadvertently when playing …

  • 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

    … the collection rate of at least 65 percent that applies to Germany from 2019, a whole package of measures is needed. "If we want to comply with the EU targets in … recovery points. It would be conceivable, for example, that additional retailers who sell electrical appliances would be obliged to take back the equipment, in …