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  • 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 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-8: Forest fire hazards and forest fires

    The picture shows an extensive forest fire. Greyish-white smoke is rising from the seat of the fire. A burnt forest area is visible in the background.

    … Temporarily, there were more than 3,000 emergency relief respondents involved who came from several Federal Länder. Several adjacent villages with a total of 700 … Temporarily, there were more than 3,000 emergency relief respondents involved who came from several Federal Länder. Several adjacent villages with a total of 700 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-5: Damaged timber – extent of random use

    The picture shows a dense spruce forest. Several trees are dead, and in the foreground there is deadwood lying on the forest floor.

    … thus giving rise to safety risks for recreational woodland users or for people who work in these areas. This is why forestry organisations – at least regionally – … thus giving rise to safety risks for recreational woodland users or for people who work in these areas. This is why forestry organisations – at least regionally – …

  • News from 14.04.2020 | Last changed: 12.05.2020

    New blog: Corona Sustainability Compass (CSC)

    People on a square

    … crisis is presenting our healthcare system with some huge challenges: those who have fallen prey to the virus have to be helped to prevent the virus from …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

    The picture shows an outstretched foot on a sandy beach. There are two abrasions visible above the ankle.

    … on the coast – health risk to bathers Local residents are not the only people who appreciate the German coast for its high leisure and recreation value: Coastal … concentration of Vibrio vulnificus . … Local residents are not the only people who appreciate the German coast for its high leisure and recreation value: Coastal …

  • Press release 36/2024 from 06.09.2024 | Last changed: 18.10.2024

    UBA refuses to approve certificates for eight UER projects

    an einer Förderanlage wird Gas abgefackelt

    … of my working time to this,” said Messner. The many members of staff at the UBA who are intensively involved in investigating the UER complex are being supported by … fraud. The suspects are the managing directors or employees of inspection centres who are alleged to have been involved in the verification of UER projects. There is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-4: Density of extended natural hazard insurance for buildings

    The picture shows a village consisting of single- and multi-family houses in a valley. The river flowing through the village has burst its banks and its brown water has inundated the low-lying parts of the village. The usual river course can be recognised by means of tree lines. In addition, you can see a destroyed bridge which used to cross the river.

    … can happen to anyone. In past cases of damage, both private individuals and traders who incurred the damage, have received government and non-government aid, for … legal obligations for private provision: According to the WHG (Federal Water Act), whoever might become affected by floodwater, will have to make precautionary …

  • News from 27.03.2024 | Last changed: 27.03.2024

    Shaping digitalisation in transport sustainably

    A woman rents a scooter via an app

    … This is because autonomous vehicles could then also be used by groups of people who do not yet own a car or are unable to drive themselves. The study …

  • Appointment from 04.03.2024

    Online Seminar: Leveraging the Echo of the Global Stocktake

    … is important for the messages and arguments. Moreover, a crucial question is who is responsible for interpreting and communicating about the GST. Scientists and … action. This example made clear that the involvement of different interest groups who are not necessarily like-minded along with a strong capability of the state can …

  • News from 28.10.2022 | Last changed: 10.11.2022

    Impact of coronavirus pandemic on public transport

    Bilder auf der Straße: Bus, Pkw, Straßenbahn

    … of existing travellers as well as attracting new passengers and winning back those who were "lost". Entirely new, digital fare models and the gradual reorientation of …