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  • Press release 17 from 28.04.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Too much noise: One in every eight children shows signs of impaired hearing

    a young boy with headphones

    … starts in childhood, based on its evaluation of the German Environmental Survey 2003-2006 for Children. In the German Environmental Survey one in every twelve … loss of as high as 30 dB in at least one of the test frequencies. During the 2003-2006 survey period UBA assessed the pollutant and noise exposure of 1,790 … possible. Associated content Links German Environmental Survey for Children 2003/2006 more about noise on UBA's website Publications Akustik & Lärm: Eine …

  • Press release 24/2017 from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 07.08.2017

    Public health in the course of climate change: Master plan for heat waves

    Heruntergelassene Jalousien

    … | 15.06.2017 Germany experienced particularly long and pronounced heat waves in 2003, 2010 and 2015. Rising temperatures are also causing greater health risks. Heat … and deaths in recent years. There were some 7000 deaths in Germany alone during the 2003 heat wave, in addition to numerous heat-related illnesses tied to dehydration, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BD-R-3: Protected areas

    The picture shows a sign commonly used in the eastern states of Germany to indicate a nature reserve. The sign depicts the outline of a black owl against a yellow background. The sign is located on the edge of a meadow. A partly wooded hill rises behind the sign.

    … the increase again since 2018, the terrain of national parks increased only between 2003 and 2004, as a result of the foundation of the Eifel National Park in … the increase again since 2018, the terrain of national parks increased only between 2003 and 2004, as a result of the foundation of the Eifel National Park in …

  • 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: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-5: Pathogen vectors – case study

    The picture shows a close-up of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in the process of biting a human being.

    … traffic from neighbouring countries, including Switzerland and Italy. Since 2005, there have been ongoing records of the occurrence of Tiger Mosquitoes in the … traffic from neighbouring countries, including Switzerland and Italy. Since 2005, there have been ongoing records of the occurrence of Tiger Mosquitoes in the …

  • Press release 35/2009 from 09.06.2009 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    Imports of waste subject to authorisation reach new high

    … in landfills. Its present volume of 1.0 mn t has more than doubled compared to 2005 levels. Waste is imported mainly from Italy (740,000 t) and Ireland (220,000 … materials as there has been a ban on the storage of organic waste in effect since 2005. Imports of domestic waste from Italy, which attracted much attention from the …

  • 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 …

  • Press release 35/2010 from 11.06.2010 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    Import of waste requiring authorisation continues at high rate

    … scrap metal and waste paper (see Figure 2). The temporary slump in imports in 2005 and parallel jump in exports owes to the entry-into-force of the ban on storage of organic wastes on landfills in June 2005.  Source: Fachserie 19 of Federal Statistical Office for Waste Occurrence; …

  • 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 …