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  • Press release 26/2016 from 04.08.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Higher income earners usually have higher climate-impact lifestyles

    photo of money

    … surplus income is all too often spent on large cars, larger homes and more frequent air travel, even despite otherwise environmentally conscious behaviour. But it is … surplus income is all too often spent on large cars, larger homes and more frequent air travel, even despite otherwise environmentally conscious behaviour. But it is …

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    Mapping Manual Ch 4

    … 1/09/2021 Document Mapping Manual Ch 4 (367.82 kB) Tags Geneva Convention on Air Pollution … Mapping Manual Ch 4 final-update Revised by J. Tidblad, 09/07/2021 …

    Mapping Manual Ch 4 (367.82 kB)
  • Press release 88/09 from 02.12.2009 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    This is the state of the environment in Germany - Federal Environment Agency breaks it down

    … new challenges”, said Jochen Flasbarth, President of UBA. Since the wall came down air quality in eastern Germany has become cleaner. In Saxony-Anhalt, for example, … Data provide information on all domains of environmental protection work, on clean air policy, quality of water, waste management, and management of resources. Data on … new challenges”, said Jochen Flasbarth, President of UBA. Since the wall came down air quality in eastern Germany has become cleaner. In Saxony-Anhalt, for example, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-1: Water temperature in the sea

    The picture shows a view of the surface of the sea from below. The sun’s rays are beaming through the water’s surface. The sea is coloured dark blue to turquoise-green.

    … The North Sea is getting warmer Global warming is reflected not just in rising air temperatures – the seas and oceans are warming increasingly too. Especially in … by the anthropogenic greenhouse effect is stored in the oceans. Contrary to the air temperatures above the mainland, which are more exposed to the influence of … such as the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation. The time series of the annual mean air temperature in Germany shows a similar development . Similar variability …

  • Press release 18/2018 from 05.06.2018 | Last changed: 14.06.2018

    Environmental performance of agriculture sector: still too many nutrients and chemicals

    Ein Acker mit Traktorspuren.

    … and veterinary drugs are still straining biodiversity and polluting water, soil and air more than necessary. UBA’s President Maria Krautzberger expressed her wish for … water production. Ammonia and nitrous oxide off-gases from nitrogen into the air, with a number of consequences: firstly, soil acidification and loss of … and veterinary drugs are still straining biodiversity and polluting water, soil and air more than necessary. UBA’s President Maria Krautzberger expressed her wish for …

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    Proportion of particulate matter

    PM2,5 is in relation to other particulates as big as an christmas ornament (ca. 0,075m diameter). PM10 is as big as a football (ca. 0,3 m diameter). Dust is as big as 3-meter rock, Ultrafine particulates as big as a large pinhead

    … image (1.28 MB) The following contents contain this medium: Luftqualität 2013 Tags air quality dust particulate matter PM10 PM2.5 ultrafine particles … Proportion of …

  • Cover from 04.03.2025

    International Environmental Specimen Bank Group

    Korean specimen bank archive including lab workers

    … Mosses, lichens and tree specimens are used to document levels and trends in air pollutions. Other terrestrial specimens include soil, earthworms, terrestrial … Mosses, lichens and tree specimens are used to document levels and trends in air pollutions. Other terrestrial specimens include soil, earthworms, terrestrial …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-1: Terrestrially stored water

    The picture shows a section of a satellite photograph of the Earth. In the upper margin of the photograph is a radiant sun. On the Earth, clouds and a deep-blue ocean are visible.

    … data) Water storage decreasing Climate change makes itself felt in terms of rising air temperatures and a changing precipitation regime. The seasonal distribution of … interior, while in the oceans and on the continents, there are water masses and air masses on the move at all times. This uneven distribution of masses means that … both above and below ground. … Climate change makes itself felt in terms of rising air temperatures and a changing precipitation regime. The seasonal distribution of …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … term, green spaces with sufficient trees, courtyard gardens or green roofs, fresh air corridors and water areas play a major role. They reduce the heating of cities … and nursing homes, should be protected by technical devices. In certain cases, air-conditioned rooms are also helpful. In order to support municipalities in the … term, green spaces with sufficient trees, courtyard gardens or green roofs, fresh air corridors and water areas play a major role. They reduce the heating of cities …

  • Press release 32/2022 from 28.06.2022 | Last changed: 01.07.2022

    Heat in the inner city: a plea for more trees and shade

    Stuttgart von oben, zu sehen ist die Lage in einem Talkessel

    … storey to roof area ratio is less favourable than in Tunis.  Although the need for air conditioning could be significantly reduced, for example by shading the exterior and the buildings, it is not possible to dispense with mechanical air conditioning in subtropical neighbourhoods without sacrificing comfort. Even in … despite thermal insulation measures. Only the Hamburg neighbourhood did not require air conditioning to ensure comfortable temperatures at all times. Climate protection …

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

    Climate impacts: Field of action industry and commerce

    Pipelines on a factory site

    … raw materials and intermediate products as well as the transport of goods can be impaired. Sales markets may change or shift. Opportunities can also arise through the … development of innovative environmental technologies. last update on 11.01.2022 Impairment of the supply of raw materials and intermediate products The German economy …