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  • News from 08.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it

    The Welt im Reagenzglas  (The world in a test tube)

    … along the life cycle of chemicals worldwide, including huge waste problems. Soil, air and water are contaminated with vast amounts of man-made chemicals some of which … not break down. They linger around in the environment, contaminate our water, soil, air, and end up in the bodies of humans and animals. Their non-stick and waterproof …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    BAU-I-4: Heavy rain in residential areas

    The picture shows the rainwater gutter of a brick building. Heavy rain is falling.

    … in Germany in the future. One reason for this is that at higher temperatures the air can absorb more water – approximately seven per cent more water with each … in Germany in the future. One reason for this is that at higher temperatures the air can absorb more water – approximately seven per cent more water with each …

  • Press release 48/2014 from 05.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmental protection provides employment for 2 million

    worker with tools and crash helmet

    … protection, for example waste disposal, protection of waters, noise abatement or air quality control. The steady rise in global demand for environmental and climate …

  • Press release 20/2015 from 01.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Contest for 'Blue Angel Prize 2015' has started

    Bühne bei der Preisverleihung Blauer Engel-Preis 2012

    … for example because they are especially energy-saving, or reduce soil, water, or air emissions to the greatest extent possible, or have an exceptionally long service …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Agriculture

    The picture shows a dry-looking arable field with a tractor being driven across it. Owing to drought, the vehicle is stirring up clouds of dust. In the background, it is possible to make out a ridge of hills.

    … 2021 KWRA demonstrate that the number of days with heat stress expected to affect dairy cows, pigs and poultry might be distinctly higher in future. Especially with … to make any statements on actual impacts as many byres, barns and pigsties are air-conditioned. Furthermore, improvements made to animal welfare are apt to … 2021 KWRA demonstrate that the number of days with heat stress expected to affect dairy cows, pigs and poultry might be distinctly higher in future. Especially with …

  • Press release 42/2013 from 17.10.2013 | Last changed: 19.11.2013

    Nominations for the Bundespreis Ecodesign contest 2013

    … to an interdisciplinary jury at a large exhibition at the former Tempelhof airport in Berlin. President Jochen Flasbarth of the Federal Environment Agency … and on the matrix of criteria for award of the prizes. Suspense is in the air: The winners of the Bundespreis Ecodesign will be announced at an awards …

  • Press release 43/2015 from 27.11.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Blue Angel Prize 2015 distinguishes companies serving as role models of environmental and climate protection

    award ceremony Blue Angel Award

    … because they are especially energy-efficient, avoid emissions to soil, water and air to the greatest extent possible or are exceptionally long-lasting. President … IP cordless speedphones have carried the label since the IFA consumer electronics fair in 2015. The most important feature of Blue Angel cordless phones is energy …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Coastal and marine protection

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wild sea with waves crashing over projecting posts. The sky is tinged with orange and covered in dark clouds. Here and there rays of sunshine are breaking through the cloud cover.

    … caused by the anthropogenic greenhouse effect. However, the influence of rising air temperatures owing to climate change can also be measured at the water surface. … caused by the anthropogenic greenhouse effect. However, the influence of rising air temperatures owing to climate change can also be measured at the water surface. …

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

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … or heating oil can get into groundwater and surface waters and thus considerably impair the quality of drinking water. Especially in the low mountain ranges and in … is heavily polluted by nitrate and pesticides. In addition, the increase in air and soil temperature also raises the temperature of groundwater, which has a … of coastal protection systems. If protective structures fail, functional impairment of infrastructure and damage to settlements can be possible consequences. …