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  • 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.

    … on buildings as well as external shading, anti-sun glass and passive cooling systems (cf. Indicators BAU-R-2 and BAU-R-3 ). If supported by preventative urban … on buildings as well as external shading, anti-sun glass and passive cooling systems (cf. Indicators BAU-R-2 and BAU-R-3 ). If supported by preventative urban …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … This includes for instance the building of dykes, the maintenance of dune systems, shore protection structures, groynes or barrages. On declining sandy … This includes for instance the building of dykes, the maintenance of dune systems, shore protection structures, groynes or barrages. On declining sandy …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-6 + 7: Endangered spruce stands and spruce bark beetle

    … healthy, vigorous trees. FW-I-6: Endangered spruce stands Source: TI für Waldökosysteme (modelling with PHENIPS/ national forest inventory 2012) FW-I-7: Volume of … It is true to say, however, that spruce trees – owing to their mostly shallow root system – are vulnerable to storms and droughts. Hence, there were early indications … It is true to say, however, that spruce trees – owing to their mostly shallow root system – are vulnerable to storms and droughts. Hence, there were early indications …

  • News from 20.06.2017 | Last changed: 20.06.2017

    It is time to implement measures against obsolescence

    Alte Waschmaschinen

    … as well as to re-use centers. Last but not least EU Directive on the common system of value added tax allows for reduced VAT rates for certain repair services. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-2: Usage of warning and information services

    The picture shows a hand holding a smartphone. The smartphone screen is blue and shows the logo of DWD’s WarnWetter App. In the picture’s background, the black clouds of a thunderous sky are visible.

    … be disseminated more and more widely. There are various warning and information systems available at Federal level regarding the risks or stress situations which … be disseminated more and more widely. There are various warning and information systems available at Federal level regarding the risks or stress situations which …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … or receiving water bodies, the impacts of traffic and settlement areas and sewer systems, and the decline of biological diversity. Climate change may lead to a shift … is deposited, nutrients and possibly also pollutants may enter sensitive ecosystems (e.g. waters), and there may be hazards due to reduced visibility in traffic …

  • Press release 09/2025 from 27.02.2025 | Last changed: 03.03.2025

    Recognising greenwashing – creating transparency

    Eine Verbraucherin schaut sich ein Produkt aus dem Einkaufsregal an.

    … for labels, such as publicly accessible criteria and an independent certification system, are also intended to clear up the confusing market of environmental labels. … directive is currently being finalised. The current UBA research report provides a systematic analysis of the topic of greenwashing. It contains an analysis of the …

  • Press release 15/2018 from 24.05.2018 | Last changed: 06.06.2018

    Drinking water in Germany again rated "very good"

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … The operators of drinking water supply stations must inform consumers if their system still contains lead, even if the limit value is in compliance. The European … 2.490 water service areas in Germany including their respective distribution systems and domestic drinking water installations which supply an average of more …

  • Press release 27/2016 from 12.09.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Global record temperatures and flash floods in Germany – small taste of the summer of the future?

    passage underground overflooded by rain

    … fell in just 48 hours. It was caused by the unusually long-lasting low pressure system called "Tief Mitteleuropa". These weather conditions prevailed on 10 out of … action in extreme precipitation events. However, Germany's heavy rainfall mapping system is still in its infancy. The city of Unna is one of the few cities which has …

  • Press release 53/2014 from 29.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Plus-energy farmyard and printer manufacturer receive award for commitment to the environment

    on a stage: a man in a suit holding a Blue Angel trophy in his hand

    … its inception to completion according to the Sustainable Construction Assessment System and must meet the 'silver' standard, which means that it must save 30 percent … Deutschland GmbH is a global leader in printer manufacturing. It now has around 50 systems which have been awarded the Blue Angel ecolabel for energy-efficient and …