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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-9: Ozone burden

    The picture shows the exhaust pipe of a motor car emitting exhaust gases.

    … trees are relevant; biogenic nitrogen oxides emanate mostly from over-fertilised soils. The emissions from precursor substances have decreased since 1995; this has … trees are relevant; biogenic nitrogen oxides emanate mostly from over-fertilised soils. The emissions from precursor substances have decreased since 1995; this has …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-5: Sales and application of pesticides

    The picture shows a close-up of a man in a rapeseed field, carefully grasping the yellow blossom of a rapeseed plant.

    … to remember that decisions to minimise tillage – in the interest of better soil protection and increased humus production – can result in increased weed growth … to remember that decisions to minimise tillage – in the interest of better soil protection and increased humus production – can result in increased weed growth …

  • 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.

    … likewise benefits from high temperatures. It overwinters in beetle form in loose soil layers at woodland edges or in hedges, thus enabling it to start its ‘season’ … likewise benefits from high temperatures. It overwinters in beetle form in loose soil layers at woodland edges or in hedges, thus enabling it to start its ‘season’ …

  • 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.

    … of flood events. The increasing sealing of surfaces (cf. Indicator RO-R-5 ) and soil compaction in catchment areas, as well as barriers to natural flood plains and … of flood events. The increasing sealing of surfaces (cf. Indicator RO-R-5 ) and soil compaction in catchment areas, as well as barriers to natural flood plains and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-1: Financial support for forest transformation

    The picture shows young beech tree trunks enveloped in individual tree guards for protection from frass. A dense coniferous forest is visible in the background.

    … and habitat trees are to be left in-situ. Furthermore, measures to conserve soil quality and water retention are obligatory. Up until the end of 2022 an amount … and habitat trees are to be left in-situ. Furthermore, measures to conserve soil quality and water retention are obligatory. Up until the end of 2022 an amount …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-4: Road accidents due to weather conditions and weather patterns

    The picture shows a car driving on a road covered in water. It is clear to see that the headlights and windscreen wipers are switched on. Heavy rain is falling.

    … dust and sandstorms caused accidents in some regions. Given the increase in dry soil conditions, such incidents might become more frequent in future. So far, no … dust and sandstorms caused accidents in some regions. Given the increase in dry soil conditions, such incidents might become more frequent in future. So far, no …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-3: Heavy rain impacting on roads

    The picture shows a gully on a flooded road. The waterspout indicates where the gully is located. There are safety cones beside the gully. A car wheel is visible at the very edge of the picture.

    … duration of rainfalls. On level ground the water cannot run off quickly, and the soil is unable to absorb it completely. The result can be long-term flooding of … duration of rainfalls. On level ground the water cannot run off quickly, and the soil is unable to absorb it completely. The result can be long-term flooding of …

  • 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.

    … harvesting of renewable raw materials, it is above all relevant to protect fertile soil and productive land in a sustainable way for the future. Moreover, animals and … harvesting of renewable raw materials, it is above all relevant to protect fertile soil and productive land in a sustainable way for the future. Moreover, animals and …

  • News from 27.07.2022 | Last changed: 28.07.2022

    Pesticide authorisations put our ground-& drinkingwater at risk

    A hand holding a water glass can be seen.

    … are applied directly into the environment. The active substances move into the soil matrix and degrade there. During this process, new substances are formed. Some … and drinking water - if the legislator does not take countermeasures. In soil, the maize herbicide S-metolachlor breaks down into various degradation … impact in Germany in particular, because precipitation is relatively high and the soil is very permeable in some regions. Some degradation products are already …

  • Press release 06/2024 from 01.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed

    Electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines.

    … in 2020. In particular, the effects on water (aquatic eutrophication) and soil (acidification) must be weighed against the climate benefits of their use. The … energy, resource and water consumption and pollutant emissions to air, water and soil. In addition to the direct environmental impact of vehicle use, the … fish). Acidification Acidification leads to a decrease in the pH value in soils and bodies of water and is responsible for the fact that nutrients and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Spatial, regional and urban development planning

    The picture shows an excerpt from a development plan for a residential area with semi-detached and terraced housing. There are two mechanical pencils lying on the plan.

    … balancing any land use interests in respect of natural resources such as water and soil. Where do we have gaps in data and knowledge? Planning at Länder and regional … balancing any land use interests in respect of natural resources such as water and soil. … Planning at Länder and regional level implements, either explicitly or …