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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-2: Priority and reserved areas groundwater / drinking water

    The photograph shows a stream running through a meadow. Trees and tree clusters line the edge of the meadow.

    … our country. This is because the groundwater recharge rate has been in decline. In fact, it was particularly low in the drought years of 2018, 2019 and 2020 (cf. … not just used in planning regions which tend to be affected by water shortages. In fact, the conservation and safeguarding of water resources is of major importance … https://www.bmuv.de/wasserstrategie Associated content Documents RO-R-2 Indikator-Factsheet (182.08 kB) Tags groundwater protection regional planning water resources …

  • Newsletter from 11.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

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

    … the role of nuclear energy in achieving climate targets in global scenarios? This factsheet analyses the role of nuclear energy in global climate scenarios. It shows, … nor is it needed to achieve climate targets according to the Paris agreement. The factsheet presents an analysis of nine global climate scenarios that achieve climate targets according to the Paris agreement as well as two non-target… Series fact sheet Page number 11 Year of publication 2023 Setting an ambitious EU climate …

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

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Civil Protection

    Jackets and helmets of the professional fire brigade

    … flash floods, mudslides and landslides. Further emergency situations arise from the fact that floods affect transport, the availability of drinking water and people's … flash floods, mudslides and landslides. Further emergency situations arise from the fact that floods affect transport, the availability of drinking water and people's …

  • 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

    … healthy. The need for action is particularly urgent in cities with heavy traffic, a fact which the Federal Administrative Court has confirmed. There is even talk of … dioxide exposure were taken into consideration; secondly, no health impact was factored in for NO 2 exposure of less than 10 μg/m 3 due to a current lack of … methodology allowed for the NO 2 exposure in urban and rural backgrounds only to be factored as representative of the overall population, thus excluding certain peak …

  • Newsletter from 26.07.2024 | Last changed: 26.07.2024

    EU News – New UBA Publications, Statements and Events - No.: 2/2024

    … change, additional nitrous oxide is being released from natural sources This fact sheet summarizes the results and content of the status report from the project … of nitrous oxide sources and sinks will be briefly described. Additionally… Series fact sheet Page number 7 Year of publication 2024 Solar Radiation Modification …

  • Press release 17/2016 from 22.04.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    UBA measures new record highs for carbon dioxide

    Building of the air quality measuring station on a snow-covered slope

    … UBA air quality measuring station on Zugspitze Source: Umweltbundesamt It is in fact a sad record: concentrations of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) at both … Tags carbon dioxide carbon dioxide concentration greenhouse gas emission … It is in fact a sad record: concentrations of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) at both …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FiW-R-1: Public awareness of storm and flooding risks

    The picture shows a man standing in a flooded cellar, kneedeep in brown water. There are tins, cartons and flowerpots visible on a rack of shelves. Some synthetic buckets are standing in front of this rack with floodwater lapping round them. The man is looking at additional containers, pallets and synthetic bags piled up in front of him.

    … action they need to take, varies from one individual to another. Apart from hard facts – scientifically proven and measurable – which determine the extent of risk, … comprehensive insurance does not cover damage caused by heavy flooding. In fact, the density of policies for the extended natural hazard insurance is still …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … of Action Field 5 ‘ Infrastructure and climate protection’ is evidence for the fact that the climate change adaptation strategy laid down in the Master Plan for … of the storm scenario in the regions of North Sea and Baltic Sea are crucial factors to be observed in planning and in respect of the continuous adaptation of … to the availability of financial resources as having caused these fluctuations. In fact, the specific costs of dyke reinforcements are dependent on several factors. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-2: Heat-related mortalities

    The picture shows an elderly woman wearing a white blouse. The lady is holding on to a rollator with one hand, while she is holding the back of her left hand to her forehead. In the background, a few fuzzy treetops or bushes are visible in bright light.

    … overheating, can lead to the death of the individual concerned. Environmental factors also have an influence on health threats from heat. There is evidence from … differences regarding the number of heat-related mortalities. This is due to the fact that the group comprising people of great age consists of distinctly more women … mortalities indicates distinct fluctuations from year to year. This is due to the fact that stronger or weaker heat periods occur in different years in different …

  • Press release 39/09 from 23.06.2009 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Three countries act in concert for more protection of natural resources

    … ore, as well as secondary raw materials such as steel scrap, can not hide the facts. ”As the global economy recovers along with the demand for raw materials in … ore, as well as secondary raw materials such as steel scrap, can not hide the facts. ”As the global economy recovers along with the demand for raw materials in …

  • Press release 37/08 from 27.05.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Setting limits for asphalt and cement

    … or transport. That is equivalent to almost 160 football pitches per day-despite the fact that the population in Germany continues to decline and there are developed … or transport. That is equivalent to almost 160 football pitches per day-despite the fact that the population in Germany continues to decline and there are developed …