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  • Press release 23/2025 from 06.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Climate change impacts mental health

    Grafik mit drei diskutierenden Personen auf Stühlen

    … No. 23/2025 | 06.06.2025 ‘In order to mitigate climate change , we need people who are capable of taking action and who have resilient minds. That is why we must support people in recognising and …

  • Press release 03/2016 from 29.01.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Air quality 2015: Nitrogen dioxide pollution still too heavy

    Verkehrslichter in der Stadt

    … (more than eight hours on average) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO)", said Ms Krautzberger. High concentrations of ozone can cause inflammations of … 2011. Nevertheless, particulate emissions should be further reduced because the WHO also recommends a much lower threshold value for particulates, which requires …

  • 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.

    … include very elderly and sick people, small children and individuals living alone, who cannot ensure – or can only in a limited way ensure – that their body has … throughout Germany by one of the longest heat periods which extended from the whole of July to the whole of August. Moreover, very high weekly mean temperatures …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-1: Agrophenological phase shifts

    The picture shows apple blossoms covered in frost.

    … of land use is as tied to natural seasonal rhythms as agricultural land use. People who work in agriculture always need to adapt the management of their specific crop … of land use is as tied to natural seasonal rhythms as agricultural land use. People who work in agriculture always need to adapt the management of their specific crop …

  • 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.

    … The risk is particularly high for young children and children of primary-school age who are apt to swallow relatively large amounts of water inadvertently when playing … The risk is particularly high for young children and children of primary-school age who are apt to swallow relatively large amounts of water inadvertently when playing …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-8: Forest fire hazards and forest fires

    The picture shows an extensive forest fire. Greyish-white smoke is rising from the seat of the fire. A burnt forest area is visible in the background.

    … Temporarily, there were more than 3,000 emergency relief respondents involved who came from several Federal Länder. Several adjacent villages with a total of 700 … Temporarily, there were more than 3,000 emergency relief respondents involved who came from several Federal Länder. Several adjacent villages with a total of 700 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-5: Damaged timber – extent of random use

    The picture shows a dense spruce forest. Several trees are dead, and in the foreground there is deadwood lying on the forest floor.

    … thus giving rise to safety risks for recreational woodland users or for people who work in these areas. This is why forestry organisations – at least regionally – … thus giving rise to safety risks for recreational woodland users or for people who work in these areas. This is why forestry organisations – at least regionally – …

  • News from 14.04.2020 | Last changed: 12.05.2020

    New blog: Corona Sustainability Compass (CSC)

    People on a square

    … crisis is presenting our healthcare system with some huge challenges: those who have fallen prey to the virus have to be helped to prevent the virus from …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

    The picture shows an outstretched foot on a sandy beach. There are two abrasions visible above the ankle.

    … on the coast – health risk to bathers Local residents are not the only people who appreciate the German coast for its high leisure and recreation value: Coastal … concentration of Vibrio vulnificus . … Local residents are not the only people who appreciate the German coast for its high leisure and recreation value: Coastal …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-4: Density of extended natural hazard insurance for buildings

    The picture shows a village consisting of single- and multi-family houses in a valley. The river flowing through the village has burst its banks and its brown water has inundated the low-lying parts of the village. The usual river course can be recognised by means of tree lines. In addition, you can see a destroyed bridge which used to cross the river.

    … can happen to anyone. In past cases of damage, both private individuals and traders who incurred the damage, have received government and non-government aid, for … legal obligations for private provision: According to the WHG (Federal Water Act), whoever might become affected by floodwater, will have to make precautionary …

  • News from 27.03.2024 | Last changed: 27.03.2024

    Shaping digitalisation in transport sustainably

    A woman rents a scooter via an app

    … This is because autonomous vehicles could then also be used by groups of people who do not yet own a car or are unable to drive themselves. The study …