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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-2: Incremental growth in timber

    The picture shows a stack of timber.

    … of the 20th century. It is assumed that, especially during the hot and dry years of 2003 and 2006, productivity losses will have occurred. However, it must be said that … of the 20th century. It is assumed that, especially during the hot and dry years of 2003 and 2006, productivity losses will have occurred. However, it must be said that …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-1 + 2: Heat warning service and Public awareness of health problems

    … The high number of heat-related mortalities and hospital stays in the hot summer of 2003 (cf. Indicator GE-I-2 ) demonstrated that we have to prepare for such … The high number of heat-related mortalities and hospital stays in the hot summer of 2003 (cf. Indicator GE-I-2 ) demonstrated that we have to prepare for such …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-8: Water temperature in lakes

    The picture shows a mountain lake in glaring sunlight. A mountain chain is visible in the background.

    … of observation. Years with above-average high air temperatures such as the years of 2003, 2018 and 2019 stand out quite conspicuously in all regions. It is important to … of observation. Years with above-average high air temperatures such as the years of 2003, 2018 and 2019 stand out quite conspicuously in all regions. It is important to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BAU-I-1 + 2: Heat stress in urban areas and summer heat island effect

    … compared to the nationwide mean. In years with above-average hot summers, such as 2003, 2015 and 2018, the differences are particularly distinct. In 2018 the hitherto … compared to the nationwide mean. In years with above-average hot summers, such as 2003, 2015 and 2018, the differences are particularly distinct. In 2018 the hitherto …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-5: Change of flow direction

    The picture shows a river running through a flat landscape consisting of meadows and agricultural areas. The sea is visible in the background.

    … up the coastal watercourses. In northern parts of Germany, the summers of 1992, 2003, 2018 and 2019 were characterised by extraordinary heat and low precipitation … up the coastal watercourses. In northern parts of Germany, the summers of 1992, 2003, 2018 and 2019 were characterised by extraordinary heat and low precipitation …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-6: Low water

    The picture shows a river with a low water level. There are smallish stones and large rocks projecting from the water. The river banks are covered in high grass. There is a woodland adjacent to the river bank.

    … the past four decades, such accumulations occurred in particular in the years 1991, 2003 and 2015 and lately in 2018 to 2020. This affected in particular the river … the past four decades, such accumulations occurred in particular in the years 1991, 2003 and 2015 and lately in 2018 to 2020. This affected in particular the river …

  • 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.

    … part of the enforced use of damaged timber. Subsequently to the extreme year of 2003 (based on the mean value for the period of 2004 to 2006), insects caused 63 % … part of the enforced use of damaged timber. Subsequently to the extreme year of 2003 (based on the mean value for the period of 2004 to 2006), insects caused 63 % …

  • Press release 1/2015 from 08.01.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Nitrogen surplus – an environmental problem of entirely new proportions

    Drag hoses spreading slurry directly onto the field.

    … produzierten reaktiven Stickstoffs Source: Umweltbundesamt nach Galloway et al. 2003 Download image (0.99 MB) Diagramm als PDF-Datei (265.59 kB) Reaktiver … Stickstoff und die Stickstoffkaskade Source: Umweltbundesamt nach Galloway et al. 2003 Download image (0.97 MB) Grafik als PDF-Datei (222.14 kB) Next Previous Links …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-8: Index – case study

    The picture shows a man’s upper arm in focus. The man is lifting the sleeve of his T-shirt with two fingers. In contrast with the skin previously covered by the T-shirt, the part of the skin that has been exposed to sunlight looks very red.

    … Research: Atmospheres, 105(D10): 12169-80. 39 - Brönnimann S. & Hood L.L. 2003: Frequency of low-ozone events over northwestern Europe in 1952–1963 and … Events in Germany 1983–2019. Environments 10(2), 31. doi: 10.3390/environments10020031.   40 - BfS – Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz: Mitteilung aus dem … Research: Atmospheres, 105(D10): 12169-80. 39 - Brönnimann S. & Hood L.L. 2003: Frequency of low-ozone events over northwestern Europe in 1952–1963 and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Woodland and forestry

    The picture shows a coniferous forest. The bark-free trunk of a damaged spruce tree is visible in the foreground. In the light-coloured wood of this tree the distinct frass traces of a bark beetle are clearly visible.

    … positive effects of a decrease in pollutant inputs. However, after the summer of 2003, it became evident for the first time that drought and heat were having serious … positive effects of a decrease in pollutant inputs. However, after the summer of 2003, it became evident for the first time that drought and heat were having serious …

  • Press release 31/09 from 28.05.2009 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Pollutants in my neighbourhood

    … law on 6 June 2007 by enacting legislation to implement the protocol of 21 May 2003 establishing a pollutant release and transfer register, and legislation to …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Development of Germany’s climate - 2023 Monitoring Report

    Logo Deutscher Wetterdienst

    … in Germany before. The years with the greatest number of hot days were 2018, 2003, 2015, 2022 and 2019. The increase in hot days is backed up by statistics, … Rhine trough up to ten such days occurred (see. Fig. 6). Up until the decade of 2003–2012, the number of hot days increased on average by up to 18 days annually. … for the following periods: 1953–1962, 1963–1972, 1973–1982, 1983–1992, 1993–2002, 2003–2012 and 2013–2022. The range extends from 0 days (in shades of blue) to a …