… samples exceed HBM I value for PFOA – UBA working to enact EU-wide restriction on their use Anti-stick coating on pans often contains PFAS. Source: romingo.de - Romy Gessner Children and adolescents between the ages of 3 and 17 in Germany have too many persistent chemicals from the per- and … What Matters publication. It is available for download here (German) . Associated content PFAS - Verbreitung über Luft, Wasser und Boden Source: Umweltbundesamt …

… appliances for longer pays off Restoring old appliances saves money and benefits the environment Repairing an old tumble dryer makes economic and ecological sense. Source: industrieblick / Fotolia.com In the modern consumer society, household appliances are often quickly disposed of and … appliance, the intensity of use and the changes in electricity costs.  Associated content Vergleichsrechnung Geschirrspüler Die Grafik zeigt, ob sich die …

… Germany totalled around 18.5 billion euros in 2024. This means that proceeds from these two key climate protection instruments was once again slightly higher than in the previous year. A record revenue of 18.4 billion euros was already achieved in … EEX sells and auctions emission certificates on behalf of the DEHSt.  Associated content Links Information on auctions in European emissions trading Information on …

… GE-I-9: Ozone burden In hot conditions, the resulting ozone level can be hazardous to human health. Source: Lightspruch / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 … to recurring stresses on health owing to excessive ozone concentrations. Associated content Documents GE-I-9 Indikator-Factsheet (222.28 kB) … 2023 Monitoring Report on …

… KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study The dykes were reinforced at the Alte Koog on Nordstrand in Schleswig-Holstein. Source: Lehnerfoto / Generalplan … of the stochastic nature of extreme storm surges in this context. Associated content Documents KM-R-2 Indikator-Factsheet (562.85 kB) … 2023 Monitoring Report on …

… KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection The requirements for coastal protection increase in line with the impacts of climate change. Source: Image’in / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring … for measures to be taken in the run-up to 2040 has been secured already. Associated content Documents KM-R-1 Indikator-Factsheet (221.05 kB) … 2023 Monitoring Report on …

… KM-I-6: Pumping station performance – case study The pumping station on the Eider river is contributing to the draining of lowland areas. Source: Rainer … of agricultural areas as well as the existing infrastructures. Associated content Documents KM-I-6 Indikator-Factsheet (313.85 kB) … 2023 Monitoring Report on …

… crops. Source: Mariusz Świtulski / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 LW-I-1: Agrophenological phase shifts Changes in seasonal weather patterns result in new challenges facing agricultural businesses in terms of … In fact, it clearly illustrates the combined effects described. Associated content Documents LW-I-1 Indikator-Factsheet (200.27 kB) Tags Competence Centre on …

… [2023 modified]: Kummerower See image dated 07.05.2018) 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 WW-I-9: Spring algal bloom in lakes The time of the onset of spring algal bloom depends strongly on the temperatures … / 2021 was unusually mild, it was followed by comparatively cool spring. Associated content Documents WW-I-9 Indikator-Factsheet (245.75 kB) Tags sea level Competence …