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  • News from 19.03.2025 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    Freight transport: climate-neutral, electrified, reimagined

    The various proposed measures for environmentally friendly freight transport described in the brochure have been summarized in a vision picture.

    … sustainable and climate-neutral freight and to remove barriers to modal shift, for example, i.e. financing rail infrastructure. Electrification and modal shift as … and fuels produced with renewable energies for international air or sea freight are examples of the technologies needed for the transition. Extensive electrification …

  • Press release 53/2014 from 29.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Plus-energy farmyard and printer manufacturer receive award for commitment to the environment

    on a stage: a man in a suit holding a Blue Angel trophy in his hand

    … We are demanding sustainable building not only of others but are also leading by example.“ State Secretary Adler pointed out that the Federal Government reviews all … the Länder and municipalities of the same strategy, said Mr Adler. There are many examples of a good start at those levels, which must now be consolidated and …

  • Press release 44/2025 from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    UBA study: How to expand solar power in an environmentally responsible way

    Rows of photovoltaic modules mounted at an angle on a meadow in the open countryside.

    … with existing infrastructure projects can help reduce habitat fragmentation, for example along motorways. Ecologically sensitive areas should be excluded. Applying … management beneath and between the panels Ensuring wildlife connectivity, for example through wildlife corridors Creating site-appropriate habitat features (e.g. …

  • 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.

    … However, warm years are not stringently associated with stable stratification. For example, in the hot summer of 2003, the summer stratification was distinctly less … However, warm years are not stringently associated with stable stratification. For example, in the hot summer of 2003, the summer stratification was distinctly less …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-1 + 2: Flood closures and low water restrictions on the Rhine

    … coal, heating oil and mineral oil products. 2018 was a year which provided graphic examples of the potential consequences entailed by low water levels.   160 - BfG – … coal, heating oil and mineral oil products. 2018 was a year which provided graphic examples of the potential consequences entailed by low water levels.   160 - BfG – …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-6: Land use for settlements in officially designated flood plains

    The picture shows a building pit where the walls of a cellar have already been built. Steel girders are seen supporting wooden beams which extend across the ceiling of the cellar. The bottom of the building pit is filled with brown muddy water reflecting a tree.

    … are considerably influenced by human activities, both in the past and nowadays. For example, in former times natural flood plains in many river valleys were eliminated … are considerably influenced by human activities, both in the past and nowadays. For example, in former times natural flood plains in many river valleys were eliminated …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-3: Federal grants - Research projects Climate change impacts Adaptation

    The picture shows a printout illustrating various charts. A pie chart, a line chart and a bar chart are visible on a sheet of A4 paper. On top of the sheet is a stack of Euro notes and a 2-Euros coin. It is possible to make out a pile of additional coins on the edge of the picture.

    … by competent authorities and departmental research institutions, there are many examples – as in the case of the BMUV’s departmental research plan – of time-limited … by competent authorities and departmental research institutions, there are many examples – as in the case of the BMUV’s departmental research plan – of time-limited …

  • Press release 11/2022 from 28.02.2022 | Last changed: 04.03.2022

    Climate risks put quality of life and environment at stake

    the Earth

    … including here in Germany, adaptation measures are already showing effect, for example more green spaces in cities or the restoration of rivers and streams to … ecosystems already under pressure are particularly sensitive to climate change, for example soil and forests, oceans, rivers and lakes. They are all under threat from … nature but also mankind. Damage to ecosystems put economic survival at risk, for example agriculture and forestry. Climate change also jeopardises our health and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-6: Low water

    The picture shows a river with a low water level. There are smallish stones and large rocks projecting from the water. The river banks are covered in high grass. There is a woodland adjacent to the river bank.

    … stable high-pressure systems resulted in heat and drought throughout Germany. For example, the German part of the Rhine catchment, had just roughly half the usual … stable high-pressure systems resulted in heat and drought throughout Germany. For example, the German part of the Rhine catchment, had just roughly half the usual …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-4: Floodwater

    The picture shows a village – situated on the slope of a hill – inundated by floodwater. Some of the lower buildings and some lower floors of houses have been flooded.

    … the geographical density of the gauging stations considered is insufficient. For example the districts in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia that were … the geographical density of the gauging stations considered is insufficient. For example the districts in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia that were …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FI-I-2: Herring larvae in the Greifswalder Bodden

    The picture shows herring spawn. It is possible to see six transparent eggs adhering to each other, with larvae inside.

    … factors influencing herring reproduction in the western part of the Baltic Sea. For example, there has to be an adequate growth of aquatic plants for herring to deposit … factors influencing herring reproduction in the western part of the Baltic Sea. For example, there has to be an adequate growth of aquatic plants for herring to deposit …