Skip to main content Skip to main menu Skip to footer

Search

Help

3157 - 3168 of 3914
  • 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.

    … Sea or the Baltic Sea. More frequent and more extensive storm surges can cause an additional increase in drainage requirements. The more frequent operation of pumping … Sea or the Baltic Sea. More frequent and more extensive storm surges can cause an additional increase in drainage requirements. The more frequent operation of pumping …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example presentation from the ‘transport' action field

    … ships with more convenient draught specifications for this scenario. Besides, additional storage capacities can assist in bridging bottlenecks in cases where … ships with more convenient draught specifications for this scenario. Besides, additional storage capacities can assist in bridging bottlenecks in cases where …

  • News from 07.07.2021 | Last changed: 07.07.2021

    Climate commitments need to be more ambitious and tangible

    Two fingers hold a drawn globe. In the background you can see a green meadow of flowers.

    … need to be more ambitious and tangible To reach the goals of the Paris Agreement additional national action is needed. Source: SSilver / Fotolia.com Parties to the … unchanged, or were more ambitious than previous targets but did not lead to additional reductions than under a Party’s “current policies”. Others were less …

  • Appointment from 20.05.2022

    A disruption of the sustainability transformation?

    … in Ukraine”), we want to explore the following questions during the event: Which additional challenges does the war in Ukraine pose for achieving the SDGs and … Foundation e.V.), Harald Ginzky (UBA II 2.1 General Water and Soil Aspects), and additional invited panellists Click on the registration link to receive the WebEx …

  • Press release 08/09 from 13.02.2009 | Last changed: 14.11.2024

    Not just any fuel allowed in fireplaces or tiled stoves

    … Altpapier ). Anyone who persists in using them risks being slapped with a fine, in addition to other complications. Since no system is designed to burn paper … the heating systems according to the user’s guide. The following is advice—in addition to choosing a suitable fuel-  for anyone interested in protecting the …

  • Press release 23/2017 from 09.06.2017 | Last changed: 23.06.2017

    Too much fertiliser: drinking water could become more expensive

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … as is more monitoring in the affected regions. If contamination is not reduced, additional and more stringent requirements will have to apply for agriculture."  … It concludes that in some areas it might soon be the case that water must undergo additional treatment. There are various processes to remove the nitrates including … achieved, and the amount of water to be treated. In any event, these processes mean additional costs for water consumers, which add up to 76 cents per cubic metre. In …

  • Press release 27/2024 from 04.06.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Federal Environment Ministry supports preventive health measures in the climate crisis

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … of preparing for and mitigating the consequences of the climate crisis. In addition to natural climate protection measures⁠, which reduce and store carbon … policy framework through initiatives such as the Federal Climate Adaptation Act. Additionally, it provides comprehensive information to the public on protecting …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Transport

    Traffic jam

    … structure. This requires construction materials with increased stability. In addition, protective walls on roads and railways can contribute to precautionary … structure. This requires construction materials with increased stability. In addition, protective walls on roads and railways can contribute to precautionary …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … change, a shift in precipitation from summer to winter is to be expected. In addition, more heavy rainfall is to be expected. Due to milder winters, the share of … surges. Series of storm surges in combination with sea-level rise will lead to an additional aggravation of the drainage problems that already exist today in the … surges. Series of storm surges in combination with sea-level rise will lead to an additional aggravation of the drainage problems that already exist today in the …

  • Press release 46/2019 from 26.11.2019 | Last changed: 09.12.2019

    Blauer Kompass contest goes into next round

    Blaues Logo des Wettbewerbs 2020

    … clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tFvNwbcccE Contest entries and further information: Info and forms: www.uba.de/blauerkompass Wettbewerbsbüro „Blauer Kompass“ c/o …

  • DzU article from 29.07.2025 | Last changed: 30.07.2025

    Indicator: Taxes related to the environment

    A graph shows the development of environmental taxes for the year 1995 (39.9 billion euros), the year 2000, and the period 2005 to 2023 (69.5 billion euros, preliminary data) as well as their share of total tax revenues in the public budgets.

    … cost of products when deciding on production methods and purchases. In addition, companies are motivated to develop new environmentally friendly … cost of products when deciding on production methods and purchases. In addition, companies are motivated to develop new environmentally friendly …

  • Cover from 30.05.2022

    River Restoration: Start

    Aerial view of the Fulda and a branch with low water flow. Grasses, shrubs and trees grow on the banks with diverse hydromorphological structures.

    … of wastewater or the inflow of fertilisers and pesticides from agriculture place an additional burden on watercourses. Straightened creek in Hesse This water body was … of wastewater or the inflow of fertilisers and pesticides from agriculture place an additional burden on watercourses. … The aim of river restoration is to develop …