Skip to main content Skip to main menu Skip to footer

Search

Help

37 - 48 of 148
  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-2: Precautions taken among the population

    The picture shows an assortment of emergency provisions including groceries such as beans, rice and tinned food, batteries, adhesive tape, toilet paper, tea lights and lighters.

    … Precautions taken among the population By 2016 the proportion of respondents who consider themselves adequately informed about the climate change risks … the survey conducted in 2021, it becomes clear that the proportion of respondents who inform themselves adequately on impacts of climate change relevant to them …

  • Press release 06/2023 from 13.02.2023 | Last changed: 29.03.2023

    Germany complied with air quality limit values nearly everywhere in 2022

    Stau

    … limit values more in line with the guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO)." Press release No. 06/2023 | 13.02.2023 Nitrogen dioxide: Three cities … in urban areas and cities – did not comply with the significantly stricter WHO guideline annual mean value of 10 µg/m³. A look at the mean concentration values … 42 per cent of the measuring stations showed PM10 annual mean values above the WHO air quality guideline value. Almost all of the 200 or so stations (99.5%) …

  • 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.

    … for the two previous surveys. Nevertheless: The proportion of those respondents who were not yet making use of these services but intended to do so in future, was … in two subsequent surveys conducted in 2016 and 2021, the proportion of respondents who make use of the warning and information services was in decline, ultimately …

  • KomPass: Article from 21.06.2021 | Last changed: 19.11.2025

    BAU-R-5: Insurance density natural hazard insurance residential buildings

    The picture shows a housing estate with a single-family house. A mudslide is pouring over the street in front of it.

    … Also shown in the graph for 2012, 2014 and 2016 are the percentages of respondents who do not yet have eEV but intend to take it out. The values for the three years … and household effects. In past cases of damage both private individuals and traders who incurred the damage, used to receive government and non-governmental aid. This …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation

    The picture shows a group of two women and two men participating in a First Aid training exercise. The course leader uses a doll to demonstrate cardiac massage.

    … To this end, it is vital that appropriate assistance can be provided by individuals who are well acquainted with the potential impacts of damaging events before these … only every four years. While in 2012 the figure was still 38 % of all respondents who obtained relevant information, this value had already risen to 52 % in 2014, and …

  • Press release 33/2018 from 06.11.2018 | Last changed: 14.12.2018

    Minister Schulze presents plan for glyphosate phase-out

    kahle Ackerfurchen bis zum Horizont

    … which harm biodiversity contingent upon certain conditions of their use. Farmers who want to apply these pesticides on cropland must ensure there is a certain … all agents which are proven to harm biodiversity. Starting 1 January 2020 farmers who use such PPP must dedicate plots on their fields as “biodiversity spaces”. The …

  • Press release 15/2017 from 24.04.2017 | Last changed: 19.05.2017

    Hendricks: "Germany must reduce its ecological footprint to a tolerable level"

    planet earth

    … reached by an international team of researchers headed by Johan Rockström, who first proposed the concept in 2009. At a two-day conference which starts today … reached by an international team of researchers headed by Johan Rockström, who first proposed the concept in 2009. At a two-day conference which starts today …

  • Press release 39/2019 from 29.10.2019 | Last changed: 01.11.2019

    New packaging registry marks first year of success

    Yellow bags of packaging waste

    … also step up their statutory responsibility to prosecute and fine the free riders who have failed to register,” said UBA President Maria Krautzberger. Businesses and … also step up their statutory responsibility to prosecute and fine the free riders who have failed to register,” said UBA President Maria Krautzberger. Businesses and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Human Health

    The picture shows a woman’s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forehead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … on 28.11.2023 On the relevance of the action field The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes climate change as the ‘single biggest health threat facing humanity’: … by climate change, as well as potential protective measures. Apps and targeted newsletters have gained increasing importance; these provide information on risks …