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    Fraction of population exposed to traffic noise

    A graph shows the proportion of people exposed to traffic noise above 55 decibels during the day and above 50 decibels at night, as observed in the 2022 noise mappings. It differentiates between road, aircraft and rail traffic noise.

    … (40.89 kB) Figure with data (42.05 kB) The following contents contain this medium: Indicator: Population exposure to traffic noise 9.3 DzU-Galerie: Umweltbelastungen … durch Verkehr/Verkehrslärm kann krank machen Tags EU Environmental Noise Directive indicator noise noise abatement noise pollution noise mapping population transport …

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    Greenhouse gas emissions avoided through the use of renewable energy sources

    A graph shows the trend for greenhouse gas emissions avoided by the use of renewables for power, heat and transport. 28 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents were avoided in 1990, and 259 million tonnes in 2024.

    … Figure as Excel with data (45.14 kB) The following contents contain this medium: Indicator: Greenhouse gas emissions avoided by renewable energies Erneuerbare … 2.13 DzU-Galerie: Erneuerbare Energien - Vermiedene Treibhausgase Tags climate indicator renewable energy greenhouse gas emission … Greenhouse gas emissions …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-4: Submissions for the Mückenatlas

    The picture shows the fingers of two hands in rubber gloves, in the process of using tweezers to place dead mosquitoes on to a cover glass for microscopic examination.

    … given the spread of mosquitoes which can act as vectors for these pathogens (cf. Indicator GE-I-5 ), and the concurrent presence of these pathogens which can be … monitoring process with the aid of specialised traps baited with attractants. The indicator illustrates the number of items submitted by post. This means that each …

  • 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.

    … are adequately informed about the risks associated with climate change impacts (cf. Indicator BS-R-1 ). Some of the behavioural responses adapted to extreme weather are … of an information campaign broadcast on tv, translated as ‘ Ready in case’ (cf. Indicator BS-R-1 ). A major role in operational aspects of civic protection is … or augment those measures. On the other hand, the outcomes of the 2021 survey indicate that some 30 % of respondents consider their information level and their …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FI-I-1: Distribution of thermophilic marine species

    The picture shows several sardines swimming along the bottom of the sea. Below and behind the fish it is possible to see rocks and aquatic plants.

    … fish species in North Sea and Baltic Sea Rising water temperatures (cf. Indicator KM-I-1 ), the changed regimes of sea currents as well as rising CO 2 … been observed already to the productivity of fish stocks in the Baltic Sea (cf. Indicator FI-I-2 ). Changes in the distribution of fish stocks and in species …

  • 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.

    … climate change. Moreover, heavy rain events can occur regardless of location (cf. Indicator BAU-I-4 ). Likewise, damage to real estate or household effects can happen … the industrial economy and private households. Not all of these were insured (cf. Indicator BAU-I-5 ). For damage repair and reconstruction work, a joint fund was set … structural improvements to the prevention or reduction of ensuing damage (cf. Indicator BAU-R-3 ), private provisions include making sure that adequate insurance …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-3: Heavy rain impacting on roads

    The picture shows a gully on a flooded road. The waterspout indicates where the gully is located. There are safety cones beside the gully. A car wheel is visible at the very edge of the picture.

    … illustration of the extent of such disruptions and damage. Therefore, the indicator illustrated here in this context provides ‘just’ an insight into the … as recorded by means of radar data for specific spatial areas. In other words, the indicator is limited to describing just the risks involved. It is not very likely … that infrastructures would be damaged in all heavy rain events covered by the indicator. The DWD issues warnings against tempest-like heavy rain whenever rain …