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  • Press release 16/2017 from 25.04.2017 | Last changed: 31.05.2017

    Nitrogen pollution from diesel-fuelled cars even higher than suspected

    smog of a car

    … we need quick relief for the many hundred thousands of people in inner cities who are suffering from the effects of excessive diesel fumes." Nitrogen dioxide … we need quick relief for the many hundred thousands of people in inner cities who are suffering from the effects of excessive diesel fumes." Nitrogen dioxide …

  • Press release 04/2021 from 16.02.2021 | Last changed: 29.04.2021

    Air quality 2020: Only a few cities still exceed nitrogen dioxide limit

    Stau

    … from around 140 passive collectors which have to be analysed in the laboratory and whose results will not be available until May, additional cities such as Stuttgart … to be adjusted to the latest scientific findings by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO is currently revising its recommendations to ensure better protection of health. …

  • Press release 05/2020 from 11.02.2020 | Last changed: 19.02.2020

    Air quality 2019: Trend in NO2 decline continues

    Eine Straße, in der sich Autos stauen.

    … late 1990s. For the first time, there was compliance with the limit value in the whole country (no more than 35 days per year with daily mean levels over 50 µg/m³ of … state of the art in scientific knowledge gained by the World Health Organization (WHO). As long as there is no compliance with the much lower guidelines recommended by the WHO, human health is not yet adequately protected against particulate matter. In the …

  • 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 …

  • Press release 23/2020 from 08.06.2020 | Last changed: 17.06.2020

    Clean bathing waters, but the fun has its limits

    See in Brandenburg

    … SARS coronavirus-2 when bathing is considered extremely unlikely. According to the WHO, there is no evidence at present that the virus is transmitted via water. As a matter of principle, however, people who suffer from an acute respiratory tract infection or diarrhoea should not go …

  • Press release 07/2025 from 20.02.2025 | Last changed: 24.02.2025

    In 2024, all air quality limits met for the first time

    Stau

    … findings on the health effects of air pollution. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends significantly lower guideline values to protect health. New limit … the new European limit values will only gradually approach the significantly lower WHO recommendations, any improvement in air quality will lead to a reduction in the health risk for the population as a whole,” says Messner. The scenarios outlined by the EU Commission on the projected …

  • 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 …

  • Press release 03/2016 from 29.01.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Air quality 2015: Nitrogen dioxide pollution still too heavy

    Verkehrslichter in der Stadt

    … (more than eight hours on average) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO)", said Ms Krautzberger. High concentrations of ozone can cause inflammations of … 2011. Nevertheless, particulate emissions should be further reduced because the WHO also recommends a much lower threshold value for particulates, which requires …

  • 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 …