… heat, to wear the right clothing for certain temperatures whether at home or at work, to drink plenty of fluids on hot days and to avoid unnecessary long car journeys when weather patterns point towards risky conditions. While such measures still … When interpreting the outcomes, the following limitations should be borne in mind: the statements are based on a subjective understanding of risk information and …

… is rather limited. As far as tropical nights are concerned, it has to be borne in mind when interpreting the time series that the area mean for Germany underrates the … areas, where most of the tropical nights occur. In the DWD climate measuring network, there are distinctly fewer urban measuring stations than background measuring …

… So far 2018 has been the only year in which more than 20 hot days were recorded when the mean temperature recorded nationwide amounted to 30 °C and more. The … the exception to the rule and that the interior climate of buildings remains bearable even when the external summer temperatures are high. The Minimum Requirements for Protection from Heat (Mindestanforderungen an den Wärmeschutz) including heat protection in summer, are …

… between the month of highest demand and the month of lowest demand. This means that wider tourism areas characterised by high seasonality are particularly … offers. In other words, they are exposed to a specific risk of reduced demand whenever the climatic or climate-related conditions for the touristic core season … in coastal regions or the Alps. When interpreting the figures, it must be borne in mind that the categorisation of wider tourism areas differs regarding the degree of …

… personal injury. The most extreme flood events so far occurred in the summer months when heavy or persistent rain entailed that the landscape was unable to retain the volumes of water anymore. It can happen … event that occurs less frequently than once in 50 years. It has to be borne in mind, however, that the occurrence of extreme floodwater can change the statistics. …

… was lately demonstrated by the severe flood disaster in the Ahr valley in July 2021 when roads and bridges were carried away by masses of water thus barring volunteers … their awareness of hazards which might exist regarding the area where they live or work, citizens can obtain information on how to behave in emergency situations. On … a few months before the last survey was conducted in 2021. It should be borne in mind when interpreting these figures that not all citizens are exposed equally to …

… waters is influenced very directly by the air temperature. It hence follows that changes in water temperature are part of the direct impacts of climate change. … 2018 and 2019 stand out quite conspicuously in all regions. It is important to bear in mind that water temperatures are raised, above all, by extended heatwaves. For …

… balance, habitat structures or the available food supply. Ultimately this means: that the boundaries of habitats of animal and plant species shift. In these … were designated as priority and / or restricted areas. It must be borne in mind that the assessment combines various, partly heterogeneous designations applied … between priority and restricted areas for wildlife and landscape, for example, when terrain is reserved as priority areas for species and biotope protection at the …

… the water use index of 20 %, perceived to be a critical threshold value. This means that not more than 20 % of the potential water supply is utilised. There are, … evolved that has led to increased private use of water, unfortunately at a time when water supplies are already less abundant. Private and other swimming pools are … the drinking water supply for the population must be safeguarded. With this in mind, the conscious and conscientious saving of water continues to be important. An …

… Climate | Energy Methodology for the evaluation of the German adaptation strategy This report … national German adaptation strategy (DAS), a description of the survey instruments that shall be used and a detailed description on how the concept was developed. … File size 1.50 MB Print version not available Tags adaptation strategy … Methodology for the evaluation of the German adaptation strategy …

… outdoors. More than 40 % of respondents to the environmental awareness study expect that heat will in future either strongly or very strongly affect their efficiency at … also affecting efficiency. 179 Extreme heatwaves entail additional health risks: When external temperatures rise beyond the humanly tolerable setpoint temperature of … At temperatures in excess of 35 °C, the work space is no longer suitable, unless measures are taken with regard to work in typically hot environments. 185 …

… to glacial erosion and formative processes at the end of the last glacial period, when the glaciers that had advanced into northern Germany, began to melt. Later on, the fertile plains … Many factors of influence interact in complex ways. Moreover, it has to be borne in mind that the situation regarding the relevant remits among the pumping station …