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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-4: Floodwater

    The picture shows a village – situated on the slope of a hill – inundated by floodwater. Some of the lower buildings and some lower floors of houses have been flooded.

    … of flood events. The increasing sealing of surfaces (cf. Indicator RO-R-5 ) and soil compaction in catchment areas, as well as barriers to natural flood plains and … of flood events. The increasing sealing of surfaces (cf. Indicator RO-R-5 ) and soil compaction in catchment areas, as well as barriers to natural flood plains and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-4: Ragweed pollen burden

    The picture shows a close-up of a ragweed plant in flower.

    … food containing ragweed seed material. Other causes might be the transportation of soil from affected areas in connection with building projects as well as the … food containing ragweed seed material. Other causes might be the transportation of soil from affected areas in connection with building projects as well as the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-1: Financial support for forest transformation

    The picture shows young beech tree trunks enveloped in individual tree guards for protection from frass. A dense coniferous forest is visible in the background.

    … and habitat trees are to be left in-situ. Furthermore, measures to conserve soil quality and water retention are obligatory. Up until the end of 2022 an amount … and habitat trees are to be left in-situ. Furthermore, measures to conserve soil quality and water retention are obligatory. Up until the end of 2022 an amount …

  • Newsletter from 15.02.2018 | Last changed: 15.02.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2018

    … Exactly this can happen when bacteria come into contact with antibiotic residues in soils, groundwater, rivers or lakes. Please, read in this newsletter edition what can be done about it. We would also like to present the current data on air quality in Germany: Levels of nitrogen dioxide air …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

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

    … use of deciduous timber for the production of material objects continues to present challenges. Construction products made of deciduous timber are being … use of deciduous timber for the production of material objects continues to present challenges. Construction products made of deciduous timber are being …

  • News from 17.10.2018 | Last changed: 17.10.2018

    Wastewater effluent in rivers: Challenges for drinking water?

    A river and sky

    … assessment are site specific characteristics as hydrobiological conditions of the soil passage. Case studies presented in the report show which conditions may result in an exceedance of health …

  • Press release 32/2010 from 04.06.2010 | Last changed: 12.07.2013

    Federal Environment Agency: Unecological subsidies cost 48 billion euros

    … 48 billion euros Relieve budget, protect environment - Federal Environment Agency presents report on subsidies Subsidies harmful to the environment are costing 48 … takes a toll on virtually every environmental asset, from doing damage to waters, soil and air to boosting land consumption and causing loss of biological diversity. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-4: Road accidents due to weather conditions and weather patterns

    The picture shows a car driving on a road covered in water. It is clear to see that the headlights and windscreen wipers are switched on. Heavy rain is falling.

    … dust and sandstorms caused accidents in some regions. Given the increase in dry soil conditions, such incidents might become more frequent in future. So far, no … dust and sandstorms caused accidents in some regions. Given the increase in dry soil conditions, such incidents might become more frequent in future. So far, no …

  • 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.

    … duration of rainfalls. On level ground the water cannot run off quickly, and the soil is unable to absorb it completely. The result can be long-term flooding of … duration of rainfalls. On level ground the water cannot run off quickly, and the soil is unable to absorb it completely. The result can be long-term flooding of …

  • Cover from 23.10.2025

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