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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    IG-I-1: Heat-related decrease in efficiency

    The picture shows a woman wearing a blouse and a blazer, sitting in an office in front of a laptop. In her left hand she is holding an open water bottle while wiping sweat off her brow with her right hand. The woman’s eyes are closed and her facial expression suggests exhaustion.

    … the studies entitled ‘Environmental awareness in Germany’ covering the period from 2012 to 2021 shows that since 2014 a consistently high proportion of more than 40 % … by rising heat stress in future. In 2021 this proportion amounted to 44 %. 181 In 2012 just a quarter of respondents expected such heat-related impacts on their … the studies entitled ‘Environmental awareness in Germany’ covering the period from 2012 to 2021 shows that since 2014 a consistently high proportion of more than 40 % …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-1 + 2: Heat warning service and Public awareness of health problems

    … wellbeing or their health, has increased since the first survey was conducted in 2012. Although the increase was less pronounced latterly than in the early years of … wellbeing or their health, has increased since the first survey was conducted in 2012. Although the increase was less pronounced latterly than in the early years of …

  • 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.

    … monitoring in 2010 and 2011, followed by the installation of new types of traps in 2012, findings were again positive: a total of eight individuals were trapped which means that one percent of all trap samplings was positive. From 2012 onwards, the number of samplings was expanded, leading to annually … monitoring in 2010 and 2011, followed by the installation of new types of traps in 2012, findings were again positive: a total of eight individuals were trapped which …

  • Press release 8/2015 from 01.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Obsolescence fact check

    fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, ceramic stove top

    … and information and communication technologies in the period from 2004 to 2012. Preliminary results of the study do not yet provide any proof of targeted … replace otherwise functional flat screen TVs to acquire the latest technology. In 2012 over 60% of functioning flat screen TVs were replaced by 'better' devices. One … The average first useful service life of these replaced TVs was 5.6 years in 2012. In comparison the average first useful service life of CRT TVs was between ten …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    BAU-R-2: Green roofs in cities

    The picture shows the metal facade of a modern commercial building almost completely covered with a climbing plant.

    … . 147 - Tröltzsch J., Görlach B., Lückge H., Peter M., Sartorius C. 2012: Kosten und Nutzen von Anpassungsmaßnahmen an den Klimawandel – Analyse von 28 Anpassungsmaßnahmen in Deutschland. Climate Change 10/2012, Dessau-Roßlau, 221 pp. https:// … . 147 - Tröltzsch J., Görlach B., Lückge H., Peter M., Sartorius C. 2012: Kosten und Nutzen von Anpassungsmaßnahmen an den Klimawandel – Analyse von 28 …

  • News from 02.10.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2019

    WEEE: EU-wide enforcement of producer responsibility

    used electrical and electronic equipment like computers and mobile phones

    … updated the Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU) in 2012 to include a new requirement for producers who are not established on the … contact for a producer established in another country. Article 17 WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU requires the Member States to ensure that producers from other Member …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-3: Temperature index of butterfly species communities

    The picture shows a wall brown butterfly spreading its wings while sitting on a violet-coloured blossom.

    … the species community have increased whereas psychrophilic species declined. Up to 2012 this development was somewhat ambiguous, whereas subsequently a steady increase … the species community have increased whereas psychrophilic species declined. Up to 2012 this development was somewhat ambiguous, whereas subsequently a steady increase …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … of the dyke line was additionally categorised as unsafe. The strong decline in 2012 is due to the hydrological safety inspection in 2011 of land protection dykes … of the dyke line was additionally categorised as unsafe. The strong decline in 2012 is due to the hydrological safety inspection in 2011 of land protection dykes …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-9: Spring algal bloom in lakes

    The picture shows an aerial view of a lake. Its surface is coloured a luminous green in places, owing to spring algal bloom. There are agricultural fields visible in the lake’s vicinity.

    … data series are available at a spatial resolution of 300 metres for the years 2002–2012 and 2016–2020 respectively. In the years between, there were no satellites … data series are available at a spatial resolution of 300 metres for the years 2002–2012 and 2016–2020 respectively. In the years between, there were no satellites …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-2: Conservation of forest-genetic resources

    The picture shows a seed plantation in flower, as well as high trees. In the grassland between the trees, tyre tracks are visible.

    … until 2017. Only the terrain of in-situ stands decreased slightly between 2010 and 2012. As far as the more frequently occurring forest tree species are concerned, for … until 2017. Only the terrain of in-situ stands decreased slightly between 2010 and 2012. As far as the more frequently occurring forest tree species are concerned, for …

  • Press release 20/2015 from 01.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Contest for 'Blue Angel Prize 2015' has started

    Bühne bei der Preisverleihung Blauer Engel-Preis 2012

    … commitment to the environment and climate Award ceremony 'Blue Angel Prize 2012' Source: Christian Lietzmann The 'Blue Angel Prize' contest has been launched … Prize" winners Kyocera (2014) Heller-Leder GmbH (2013) J.W.Ostendorf GmbH & Co. KG (2012) Associated content Links Web page "Blue Angel Prize 2015" All press releases …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-2: Temperature index for bird species communities

    The picture shows an icterine warbler singing from a twig.

    … an impact regardless of the long-term climatic trend. In the years 2009 / 2010 to 2012 / 13 there were several consecutive hard winters with adverse effects on many … an impact regardless of the long-term climatic trend. In the years 2009 / 2010 to 2012 / 13 there were several consecutive hard winters with adverse effects on many …