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  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Tourism

    Beach chairs at the Baltic Sea

    … in winter sports areas has been observed over the last 50 years with rising air temperatures and changes in precipitation. In general, different strategies of … snow-sure ski areas. This option would mean that ski slopes, cable cars and chairlifts would also have to "grow" with it. However, this strategy faces some … associations. The option of skiing on other continents is not justifiable, as air travel is associated with high climate-damaging emissions. Technical adaptation: …

  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Primary energy consumption

    A graph shows primary energy consumption between 1990 and 2024 as well as the target value for 2030. Until 2008, the value fluctuated around 14,500 Petajoules, but has fallen considerably since then.

    … during the transportation of raw materials, and greenhouse gases and harmful air pollutants are emitted. Environmental pollution also occurs during the … during the transportation of raw materials, and greenhouse gases and harmful air pollutants are emitted. Environmental pollution also occurs during the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example presentation from the ‘trade and industry’ action

    … WW-I-10: Water temperature of watercourses Source: Sebastian / stock.adobe.com As air temperature rises, the temperature of watercourses rises too, especially when … prolonged dry phases. …   Impact: WW-I-10: Water temperature of watercourses … As air temperature rises, the temperature of watercourses rises too, especially when …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

    The picture shows an outstretched foot on a sandy beach. There are two abrasions visible above the ankle.

    … and rehabilitation purposes in Germany. Especially in the summer months when air and water temperatures reach their maximum levels, numerous visitors and patients frequent many rehabilitation centres. Air temperatures rising as a result of climate change leads to the North Sea and the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-6: Weather-related disruptions to the railway infrastructure

    The picture shows a single-lane railway track covered by the crown of a toppled tree. A woodland is visible to the left and right of the railway track.

    … up along railway lines owing to drought and heat. Likewise, technical defects in air conditioning equipment and other structural components can lead to heat-related … components used in track switch operation mechanisms and switch points as well as air conditioning equipment. Likewise, adapted vegetation management along railway … up along railway lines owing to drought and heat. Likewise, technical defects in air conditioning equipment and other structural components can lead to heat-related …

  • Press release 32/09 from 04.06.2009 | Last changed: 05.07.2013

    Experiencing environment and health with all the senses

    … adds, ”We all need a clean environment that we can live in care-free. Clean air and intact nature are just as important as uncontaminated food and pure drinking … materials package provided by BMU and UBA. Worksheets on subjects covering indoor air, noise, bathing waters, radiation, global warming, and chemicals teach the … the pupils learn is how the sense of smell works and what can be done to get good air in the classroom. They learn how noise can harm their hearing and how sound …

  • Press release 47/2015 from 16.12.2015 | Last changed: 19.06.2017

    Federal Government offsets all of its greenhouse gas emissions from official travel

    aeroplane

    … emission credits from CDM projects After train travel, Federal Government car and air travel are also to become carbon neutral. Source: Andrew Barker / Fotolia.com … is to offset 138,038 tonnes of emissions caused by government car trips and air travel through climate protection projects in emerging and developing countries. … on the basis of official travel statistics from 2013. UBA collected all the data on air travel and the fuel consumption of official cars and developed its own method to …

  • Press release 58/2020 from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    750 experts discuss new PFAS research and strategies

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … to accumulate in the environment and enter the food chain. PFAS are found in water, air and soil worldwide. They can also be found in human blood serum and may have … to accumulate in the environment and enter the food chain. PFAS are found in water, air and soil worldwide. They can also be found in human blood serum and may have …

  • DzU article from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 16.12.2024

    Indicator: Environmentally friendly consumption

    A graph shows the market shares of products with official eco-labelling. Between 2012 and 2022 this figure rose from 3.6 % to 12.2 %. In 2020 there was a significant increase from 7.9 % to 12.0 %. The target for 2030 is 34 % market share.

    … efficiency class had a share of less than 1% for electric cookers and ovens or air conditioners. In the German Sustainable Development Strategy , the Federal … efficiency class had a share of less than 1% for electric cookers and ovens or air conditioners. In the German Sustainable Development Strategy , the Federal …