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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.01.2025

    FW-R-6: Silvicultural information on the theme of adaptation

    The picture shows two young foresters having a discussion in a sparse forest. The man on the left-hand side of the picture stands with his arms crossed while the other man is gesticulating with his hands. In the background, beams from a low sun are penetrating the forest.

    … among forestry professionals. Especially in relation to the extreme drought years of 2018 to 2020, there have been distinctly more expert articles available. … However, in many cases, the large-scale forest damage incurred in recent years has distinctly reduced the operating capital available to forest proprietors. … of articles with references to climate change was twice as high as even in the two years of 2017 and 2018. The thematic spectrum ranged from the analysis of forest …

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    Litter on a beach on Sylt

    Müll liegt am Sandstrand, vor allem Plastik- und Fischereimüll.

    … active against plastic pollution in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for seven years Weniger Plastik in der Umwelt – EU stimmt Richtlinie zu … Litter on a beach on …

  • Newsletter from 11.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2023

    … and silage maize yields were down 20 per cent on the averages of the previous six years. In 2020, 20 times as many spruce trees died when compared to the average of … Page number 31 Year of publication 2023 Air Particulate matter from New Year’s fireworks Every year in Germany, around 2050 tons of particulate matter …

  • Press release 10/2014 from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 15.05.2023

    Greenhouse gas emissions rise again slightly in 2013, by 1.2 per cent

    The chart shows the greenhouse gases in million tonnes CO2 equivalents. In 1990 1,248 were emitted, in 2012 940 and the forecast for 2013 is 951. CO2 is the biggest proportion, than CH4, N2O and f-gases.

    … in Germany rose again slightly in 2013, by 1.2 per cent compared to the previous year. These are the preliminary results of first estimates by the Federal … trading sector will become available as scheduled on 1 April 2014.) As in previous years, renewable energy is the reason for the relatively moderate rise in emissions …

  • Press release 41/2017 from 01.12.2017 | Last changed: 05.12.2017

    Environmental industry still a key economic factor

    Windkraftanlagen stehen im Meer

    … global market for environmental protection goods is growing steadily, and in recent years especially in emerging economies in Asia, South America and now in Africa. … market with foreign products. Development in the solar cell market in recent years has made this very apparent. In the wind energy sector, however, German … global market for environmental protection goods is growing steadily, and in recent years especially in emerging economies in Asia, South America and now in Africa. …

  • Press release 06/2018 from 09.03.2018 | Last changed: 08.03.2018

    Nitrogen dioxide has serious impact on health

    city center of Munich, in the background the Alps

    … driving bans as a last resort." Press release No. 06/2018 | 09.03.2018 The study points out that eight per cent of the existing cases of diabetes mellitus in Germany … Ms Krautzberger. Nitrogen dioxide pollution has been decreasing for a number of years overall, but current data for 2017 corroborates that many locations still …

  • 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

    … successfully. Press release No. 19/2015 | 23.05.2015 The number of hot days per year with temperatures of more than 30 degrees centigrade has risen from 3 to 8 in … state of adaptation strategies. Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks pointed out: "The report very clearly indicates that climate change is happening in … gas emissions immediately, the climate would continue to change for hundreds of years. However, efforts in suitably adapting to the impacts of climate change must …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … an additional 25 million Euros per annum via an GAK special framework plan over the years 2009 to 2025 for coastal protection measures necessitated by climate change. … again reaching an amount of roughly 200 million Euros in 2012. In subsequent years, annual expenditure from funding provided by Federal government, EU and Länder …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-5: Sales and application of pesticides

    The picture shows a close-up of a man in a rapeseed field, carefully grasping the yellow blossom of a rapeseed plant.

    … intensity of application or any associated risks. In the course of the past twenty years, the amounts sold have not changed to any relevant extent. If the spectrum of … of pesticides – no such shifts have been identified yet for the past twenty years. However, more targeted research would be required in order to identify the …

  • DzU article from 07.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.05.2025

    Indicator: Using water resources

    A graph shows the water exploitation index for the years 1991 to 2022. Values are available for every three or four years. The index fell almost constantly and has been below the critical value of 20 percent since 2007. This presentation is based on the long-term potential water supply of 176 billion m³.

    … is recorded and published by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany every three years ( in German only ). Potential water resources are determined via the water … is recorded and published by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany every three years ( in German only ). Potential water resources are determined via the water …