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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-4: Infestation with pest organism – case study

    The picture shows a detailed view of cereal plants infested with brown rust.

    … pest infestations. However, the situation in the particularly hot and dry year of 2018 demonstrates that specific weather scenarios can entail a massive spread of pest organisms. For example, 2018 was a pronounced brown-rust year. Most fungal-type pathogens do not play an … pest infestations. However, the situation in the particularly hot and dry year of 2018 demonstrates that specific weather scenarios can entail a massive spread of …

  • KomPass: Article from 21.06.2021 | Last changed: 19.11.2025

    BAU-R-5: Insurance density natural hazard insurance residential buildings

    The picture shows a housing estate with a single-family house. A mudslide is pouring over the street in front of it.

    … as a well-established product in the insurance market. However, by late 2018 only 43 % of residential buildings were covered by eEV. As far as tenants are … organisations in several federal states are all acting in concert. By late 2018, already ten Länder had implemented or started campaigns to inform the public … as a well-established product in the insurance market. However, by late 2018 only 43 % of residential buildings were covered by eEV. As far as tenants are …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-5: Pathogen vectors – case study

    The picture shows a close-up of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in the process of biting a human being.

    … R., Helms M., Pluskota B., Becker N., Kuhn C., Schmidt-Chanasit J., Tannich E. 2018: Experimental risk assessment for chikungunya virus transmission based on … suitability in Europe. Euro Surveill., 23(29): 1800033. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2018.23.29.1800033 27 - Heitmann A., Jansen S., Lühken R., Leggewie M., Badusche M., … R., Helms M., Pluskota B., Becker N., Kuhn C., Schmidt-Chanasit J., Tannich E. 2018: Experimental risk assessment for chikungunya virus transmission based on …

  • 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.

    … disruptions to railway traffic due to freezing rain, snowfall and snowdrifts. In 2018 and 2019, the summer heat caused a noticeable number of disruptions. A trend … was frequently remedied before causing any disruptions to train operations. In 2018 and 2019, however, high temperatures were largely responsible for disruptions … disruptions to railway traffic due to freezing rain, snowfall and snowdrifts. In 2018 and 2019, the summer heat caused a noticeable number of disruptions. A trend …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    TOU-I-1: Coastal bathing temperatures

    The picture shows an elderly woman, a toddler and a child of school age from behind; they are all wearing summer clothing. Holding hands, they are walking on the beach towards the waves. The woman is holding two buckets for digging in the sand.

    … potentially suitable for bathing. For the purpose of comparison: In the hot year of 2018 the maximum value of the mean surface temperature of the North Sea amounted to … cf. endnote no. 197 199 - BSH – Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (Hg.) 2018: Fact Sheet – Temperaturen Nord- und Ostsee. 2 pp. 200 - infas – Institut für … potentially suitable for bathing. For the purpose of comparison: In the hot year of 2018 the maximum value of the mean surface temperature of the North Sea amounted to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas

    The picture shows the construction of a new road. The partly finished road foundation is visible. In the foreground the foundation is still being completed whereas in the background it is already sealed. Half-way along the site a vibratory plate is standing. To the left of the new road, mounds of earth are visible - behind those a treeline. In the background, the roofs of a residential area are visible.

    … four-year average was then in excess of 130 ha per day, the mean of the period from 2018 to 2021 amounted to ‘ just’ 55 ha per day. There are several reasons for this. … public institutions contributed to the increase in settled areas in the period from 2018 to 2021. Latterly, this sector grew in 2021 with figures of approximately 39 ha … four-year average was then in excess of 130 ha per day, the mean of the period from 2018 to 2021 amounted to ‘ just’ 55 ha per day. There are several reasons for this. …

  • Press release 14/2018 from 23.05.2018 | Last changed: 06.06.2018

    BMU and UBA launch National Sustainable Urban Logistics Contest

    Ein Lieferwagen fährt bei Dunkelheit durch eine Stadt.

    … and to create the incentive for new innovative ideas. Press release No. 14/2018 | 23.05.2018 Federal Minister for Environment Svenja Schulze said: "Proactive climate action … and economically. The deadline for submission of project proposals is 15 July 2018. The sum of €70,000 in prize money will be awarded to the selected winners. A …

  • Press release 39/2018 from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 06.12.2018

    Raw material consumption increases once again – to 16.1 tonnes per capita and year

    Ein Braunkohletagebau

    … per year – 10 percent higher than the European average. Press release No. 39/2018 | 29.11.2018 Germany consumes some 1.3 billion tonnes of fossil fuels, minerals, ores and … Forum Publications Die Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen: Bericht für Deutschland 2018 All press releases Related publications Die Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen: …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.01.2025

    GE-I-3: Birch pollen burdens

    The picture shows a birch blossom with its pollen distributed by the wind.

    … 10.1007/s00103-012-1652-7 . 17 - Thamm R., Poethko-Müller C., Hüther A., Thamm M. 2018: Allergische Erkrankungen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen in Deutschland: … Welle 2 und Trends. Journal of Health Monitoring 3 (3): 3–18. doi: 10.17886/RKI-GBE-2018-075 . 18 - Informationen der PID zum Gewitterasthma: … 10.1007/s00103-012-1652-7 . 17 - Thamm R., Poethko-Müller C., Hüther A., Thamm M. 2018: Allergische Erkrankungen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen in Deutschland: …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-6: Contamination of bathing waters by cyanobacteria burdens

    The picture shows the palm of a hand stroking the surface of a water body.

    … stable stratifications which forced the development of cyanobacteria. The year of 2018, too, stands out distinctly from the time series. In early April, the weather … stable stratifications which forced the development of cyanobacteria. The year of 2018, too, stands out distinctly from the time series. In early April, the weather …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Building Sector

    The picture shows an artificial watercourse which runs past a block of flats in a newly developed housing estate. There is a road crossing the watercourse. The watercourse is edged with a narrow strip of vegetation consisting of grass, young trees and flower beds. Benches offer seating.

    … / cities. Stresses due to high temperatures have been experienced in the years 2018, 2019 and latterly 2022, especially by city inhabitants. In Berlin, Frankfurt … closely linked with, among other things, the size and density of a town or city. In 2018 in Berlin, for instance, a maximum temperature difference between the inner … in town planning and the building sector in general. Dry and hot summers such as 2018 and 2019 as well as incidents of heavy rain in numerous locations have …

  • Press release 28/2018 from 27.09.2018 | Last changed: 09.10.2018

    Studies of mercury, acrylamide and pesticides exposure

    Blutprobe im Reagenzglas

    … The results of the project research are expected in 2021. Press release No. 28/2018 | 27.09.2018 Considerable gaps persist in the knowledge about the exposure of the public to … chemical mixtures. Several major HBM4EU meetings were held from 24 to 27 September 2018, in addition to the second annual consortium meeting. This was followed by a …