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  • Press release 61/2020 from 14.12.2020 | Last changed: 18.12.2020

    Climate impact of online retail and stationary trade depends on the product

    A woman orders clothing online, sitting in front of her wardrobe.

    … shipping packaging. Reusable packaging that customers can return empty is also a good idea. According to the study, a total of 180,000 to 370,000 tonnes of packaging … or dispensing with shipping packaging. "You don't have to always buy a new product. Good second-hand appliances, short-term rental or borrowing are good alternatives – …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-6: Pumping station performance – case study

    The picture shows the pumping station Steinschleuse on the Eider river. A retaining wall with a bridge and a brick-built house are visible.

    … as lowlands. The situation prevailing in the Eider Treene Association is used as an example for this theme illustrated in the case-study indicator. The indicator shows … chance to reduce the cost of using the electricity network in an atypical way. For example, pumping takes place ‘in advance’ at times when the electricity cost is … as lowlands. The situation prevailing in the Eider Treene Association is used as an example for this theme illustrated in the case-study indicator. The indicator shows …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning

    Bird's eye view of geometrical arranged, colourful fields and settlements

    … space plants, wind farms, biomass cultivation) are in competition for land. For example, in water management, problems result from increasingly competing … There is also often a close connection between planning and health aspects. For example, the urban structure, i.e. the dimensioning and design of open spaces, … space plants, wind farms, biomass cultivation) are in competition for land. For example, in water management, problems result from increasingly competing …

  • Press release 34/2023 from 25.09.2023 | Last changed: 26.09.2023

    CO2 storage must not hinder phase-out of fossil fuels

    schematische Darstellung der Verpressung von CO2 in den Boden

    … CO 2 is liquefied under pressure and stored underground. Storage is possible, for example, in empty gas or oil reservoirs, in salt-water-bearing rock strata or in the … the environment in high concentrations. If CO 2 is injected into the sea bed, for example, the marine environment must be protected from acidification.⁠ This has yet … too, CCS would make more climate-friendly alternatives more difficult – for example, more timber construction, alternative binding agents or building materials. …

  • Press release 18/2014 from 09.04.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Pharmaceuticals in the environment pose a global challenge

    Arzneimittelkapseln

    … the problem on a global scale if we promote international chemicals safety, for example within the international SAICM policy framework. Our four-year research … the problem on a global scale if we promote international chemicals safety, for example within the international SAICM policy framework. Our four-year research …

  • Newsletter from 08.12.2022 | Last changed: 08.12.2022

    UMID - No.: 02/2022

    … (HBM4EU) successfully completed The dashboard "Health in Germany up-to-date" – An example of outcome communication at the Robert Koch Institute Previous issues of …

  • Appointment from 04.11.2022 | Last changed: 15.11.2022

    Digitalisation for Sustainability

    Die Erdkugel und Wörter in einer Programmiersprache.

    … high energy demand, unsustainable consumption patterns and energy imbalances. For example, the energy consumption of the global ICT sector is expected to double by …

  • News from 09.07.2018 | Last changed: 20.08.2018

    Environmental- and health impact of 3D printing

    3D printer producing a little plastic tree

    … used, etc. The report shows that environmental measures are necessary, such as, for example, 3D printing involves various pressures on human health that should be …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Agriculture

    Field with farming tailer - a single spike in the foreground

    … to species and also depends on the particular stage of development of a plant. For example, the optimum for plant growth of wheat is between 10 and 25°C. If the … damage to permanent crops increases as development and leaf surface progress. For example, vulnerability to storms is particularly high when apple and wine have high … a direct impact on economic efficiency. Poultry is also very sensitive to heat. For example, heat stress in young fattening poultry begins at around 30°C. Laying hens …

  • 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

    … which are very different from the climate prevailing in their periphery. For example, the relative air humidity tends to be lower, and the mean temperatures tend … temperatures will rise and the overall weather characteristics will change too. For example, extreme thermal values are expected to occur more frequently. For instance, … which are very different from the climate prevailing in their periphery. For example, the relative air humidity tends to be lower, and the mean temperatures tend …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-R-4 + 5: Utilisation of raw timber and timber construction quota

    … is strongly characterised by extensions to individual buildings (complexes). For example, the completion of two large-scale projects (holiday resort) in 2018, … sector – in line with the objectives of the National Bioeconomy Strategy 121 . For example, one relevant substitution potential is envisaged for using deciduous timber … is strongly characterised by extensions to individual buildings (complexes). For example, the completion of two large-scale projects (holiday resort) in 2018, …