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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-3: Priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood control

    The picture shows the oxbow lake of a river with unfortified banks lined with meadows and tree clusters.

    … the WHG, the designation of flood plains was supposed to be finalised by the end of 2013. As was to be expected, however, numerous planning regions have had to postpone … the WHG, the designation of flood plains was supposed to be finalised by the end of 2013. As was to be expected, however, numerous planning regions have had to postpone …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.12.2024

    GE-I-1: Heat stress

    The picture a woman´s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forhead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … area mean) of heat warnings were issued on more than ten hot days in 2006, 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2018. Compared to the time series of hot days, there are years in … area mean) of heat warnings were issued on more than ten hot days in 2006, 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2018. Compared to the time series of hot days, there are years in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-2 + 3: Cultivating thermophilic crops and adapting variety spectrum

    … to soy, the cultivation of this crop species was given a commercial fillip in 2013 in view of grants becoming available within the BMEL’s protein plantstrategy … to soy, the cultivation of this crop species was given a commercial fillip in 2013 in view of grants becoming available within the BMEL’s protein plantstrategy …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-1: Terrestrially stored water

    The picture shows a section of a satellite photograph of the Earth. In the upper margin of the photograph is a radiant sun. On the Earth, clouds and a deep-blue ocean are visible.

    … of pronounced flood events, for instance the events which occurred in 2011 and 2013 (cf. Indicator WW-I-4 ) and the effects of the drought period from 2018 to 2020 … of pronounced flood events, for instance the events which occurred in 2011 and 2013 (cf. Indicator WW-I-4 ) and the effects of the drought period from 2018 to 2020 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

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

    … the ‘Newsletter Hitzewarnungen’ (heat warnings) (www.hitzewarnungen.de); since July 2013 also via smartphone apps and via apps associated with disaster warnings (NINA, … the ‘Newsletter Hitzewarnungen’ (heat warnings) (www.hitzewarnungen.de); since July 2013 also via smartphone apps and via apps associated with disaster warnings (NINA, …

  • Press release 34/2014 from 16.08.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2024

    Same performance at less cost

    a woman is cleaning a carpet with a vacuum cleaner

    … then feature only Classes A+++ to D. Further information: Regulation (EU) No. 666/2013 with regard to ecodesign requirements for vacuum cleaners (an implementing measure under the EC Ecodesign Directive) and Regulation (EU) No. 665/2013 with regard to energy labelling of vacuum cleaners were adopted in 2013. They are based on a scientific study and a decision-making/consultation …

  • Press release 48/2014 from 05.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmental protection provides employment for 2 million

    worker with tools and crash helmet

    … can only be determined for 2010, but there are estimates for the years up to 2013 in the renewable energy sector. These estimates claim a decline in employment in this sector in 2013, by about 7 per cent compared to the previous year, which can be accounted for … downturn, nearly 371,000 people were employed in the renewable energy sector in 2013 – more than twice as many as ten years ago. The German Institute for Economic …

  • 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.

    … pp. https://www.nap-pflanzenschutz.de/fileadmin/SITE_MASTER/content/Startseite/NAP_2013-2__002_.pdf . Associated content Documents LW-R-5 Indikator-Factsheet (267.30 … pp. https://www.nap-pflanzenschutz.de/fileadmin/SITE_MASTER/content/Startseite/NAP_2013-2__002_.pdf . … LW-R-5: Sales and application of pesticides …

  • Press release 17/2019 from 04.06.2019 | Last changed: 11.06.2019

    Emissions trading 2018: German installations cut emissions by 3.5 per cent

    Ein Kraftwerk und Stromleitungen.

    … thus a continuing trend. Emissions in the energy-intensive industries in the period 2013-2017 varied between 123 and 126 million tonnes of CO2eq and remained at a … tonnes of CO2eq in 2018. The decline in total ETS emissions in Germany since 2013 is almost entirely traceable to the downward trend in emissions from power … than in Germany alone (around 18 percent). The decline in emissions in the period 2013 to 2018 has slowed down Europe-wide: in 2018 emissions were around 12 percent …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-5: Claims expenditure for property insurance

    The picture shows a badly damaged single-family house. The exterior wall has been breached in several places, some windows are missing, and the exterior rendering is pitted to well above the ground floor. Mud and debris have accumulated all round the house.

    … public life in large parts of Europe claiming 47 lives in Europe as a whole. In 2013 there were as many as five major hailstorms which pushed up the total amount of … public life in large parts of Europe claiming 47 lives in Europe as a whole. In 2013 there were as many as five major hailstorms which pushed up the total amount of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    EW-I-1+2: Weather-related disruptions to and unavailabilty of power supply

    … correlation between the number of disruptions and their cumulative duration. In 2013 for example, the electricity supply had to be switched off temporarily owing to … correlation between the number of disruptions and their cumulative duration. In 2013 for example, the electricity supply had to be switched off temporarily owing to …

  • 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.

    … level – with the aid of findings from surveys for the indicators contained in the 2013 National Action Plan for the sustainable application of pesticides (cf. … level – with the aid of findings from surveys for the indicators contained in the 2013 National Action Plan for the sustainable application of pesticides (cf. …