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  • Press release 55/2008 from 24.07.2008 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    Import of waste subject to authorisation rose in 2007

    … t was incinerated. Trade volume of wastes not subject to authorisation, e.g. scrap metal, waste glass, used paper, plastic and textile wastes, also rose over the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Coastal and marine protection

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wild sea with waves crashing over projecting posts. The sky is tinged with orange and covered in dark clouds. Here and there rays of sunshine are breaking through the cloud cover.

    … consists predominantly of rain while in summer there is a greater risk of heavy-rain events. As a means of preventing damage, and in particular for the sake … consists predominantly of rain while in summer there is a greater risk of heavy-rain events. As a means of preventing damage, and in particular for the sake …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Water balance and water management

    The picture shows the tip of a level meter in a calm body of water.

    … one hand is contrasted with a surfeit of water on the other. Increased frequency of heavy rainfalls – sometimes even extreme and persistent rainfalls resulting from … one hand is contrasted with a surfeit of water on the other. Increased frequency of heavy rainfalls – sometimes even extreme and persistent rainfalls resulting from …

  • Press release 35/2020 from 31.07.2020 | Last changed: 12.08.2020

    Rodent control measures are contaminating fish

    ein Rattenschatten an der Wand

    … been consumed. Bait is deployed in sewer manholes by wire. The research shows that heavy rainfall and backflow incidents can trigger the release of anticoagulant …

  • Press release 09/2020 from 28.02.2020 | Last changed: 22.04.2020

    Speed limits on motorways clearly cut down CO2 emissions

    Eine Autobahn

    … and light commercial vehicles as a function of speed, using the Passenger Car and Heavy Duty Emission Model (PHEM). PHEM provides emission data for the Handbook …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Human Health

    The picture shows a woman’s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forehead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … for the purpose of protecting themselves from climate change impacts such as heat, heavy rain or flooding. Although the programme was initially scheduled to run until … for the purpose of protecting themselves from climate change impacts such as heat, heavy rain or flooding. Although the programme was initially scheduled to run until …

  • Press release 44/2018 from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 20.12.2018

    Climate change abroad also affects the German economy

    Containerterminal

    … and warehouses abroad. Persistent warm spells, intense rainfall events or heavy storms can severely impair agricultural production, possibly destroy entire …

  • Press release 19/2015 from 23.05.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Effects of climate change clearly noticeable in Germany

    puny corn crops in very dry soil

    … In the agricultural sector drought stress or extreme weather events such as storms, heavy rainfall or hail storms lead to quality fluctuations and lower yields. By …

  • Press release 33/2023 from 18.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2023

    Looking for ideas on living with climate change

    A road sign „Bürgerbeteiligung“ (civic participation) and „Politikverdrossenheit“ (disenchantment with politics)

    … More and more days of intense heat, dry spells and ⁠drought,⁠ as well as storms, heavy rain and flooding are affecting life in Germany too. Climate adaptation is …