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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-8: Water temperature in lakes

    The picture shows a mountain lake in glaring sunlight. A mountain chain is visible in the background.

    … of lakes vary. While the river lakes – in the decade prior to the extreme years of 2018 to 2020 – reached temperature means for the season from April until October of … Years with above-average high air temperatures such as the years of 2003, 2018 and 2019 stand out quite conspicuously in all regions. It is important to bear … of lakes vary. While the river lakes – in the decade prior to the extreme years of 2018 to 2020 – reached temperature means for the season from April until October of …

  • 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.

    … 143 Whether storms such as Hurricane Frederike experienced in the winter of 2017/2018 will occur more frequently or more intensely in future, is therefore currently … information for 2021 – caused losses amounting to 2.38 billion Euros. In January 2018, the low-pressure system known as Hurricane Friederike caused damage in Germany … 143 Whether storms such as Hurricane Frederike experienced in the winter of 2017/2018 will occur more frequently or more intensely in future, is therefore currently …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

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

    … supply; low-pressure related storms that occurred thereafter, such as Friederike (2018) and Bernd (2021), do not stand out in the same way. As far as low voltage is … Die Energie der Zukunft. 8. Monitoring-Bericht zur Energiewende – Berichtsjahre 2018 und 2019. Berlin, 289 pp. … supply; low-pressure related storms that occurred thereafter, such as Friederike (2018) and Bernd (2021), do not stand out in the same way. As far as low voltage is …

  • 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.

    … or permitted only in exceptional cases. Furthermore, it has been mandatory since 2018 that any flood formation areas be identified, and express permission is … Ministerinnen und Minister und Senatorinnen und Senatoren der Länder (Hg.) 2018: Handlungsanleitung zur Hochwasservorsorge und zum Hochwasserschutz in der … or permitted only in exceptional cases. Furthermore, it has been mandatory since 2018 that any flood formation areas be identified, and express permission is …

  • 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.

    … pest infestations. However, the situation in the particularly hot and dry year of 2018 demonstrates that specific weather scenarios can entail a massive spread of pest organisms. For example, 2018 was a pronounced brown-rust year. Most fungal-type pathogens do not play an … pest infestations. However, the situation in the particularly hot and dry year of 2018 demonstrates that specific weather scenarios can entail a massive spread of …

  • KomPass: Article from 21.06.2021 | Last changed: 19.11.2025

    BAU-R-5: Insurance density natural hazard insurance residential buildings

    The picture shows a housing estate with a single-family house. A mudslide is pouring over the street in front of it.

    … as a well-established product in the insurance market. However, by late 2018 only 43 % of residential buildings were covered by eEV. As far as tenants are … organisations in several federal states are all acting in concert. By late 2018, already ten Länder had implemented or started campaigns to inform the public … as a well-established product in the insurance market. However, by late 2018 only 43 % of residential buildings were covered by eEV. As far as tenants are …

  • 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.

    … R., Helms M., Pluskota B., Becker N., Kuhn C., Schmidt-Chanasit J., Tannich E. 2018: Experimental risk assessment for chikungunya virus transmission based on … suitability in Europe. Euro Surveill., 23(29): 1800033. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2018.23.29.1800033 27 - Heitmann A., Jansen S., Lühken R., Leggewie M., Badusche M., … R., Helms M., Pluskota B., Becker N., Kuhn C., Schmidt-Chanasit J., Tannich E. 2018: Experimental risk assessment for chikungunya virus transmission based on …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-6: Weather-related disruptions to the railway infrastructure

    The picture shows a single-lane railway track covered by the crown of a toppled tree. A woodland is visible to the left and right of the railway track.

    … disruptions to railway traffic due to freezing rain, snowfall and snowdrifts. In 2018 and 2019, the summer heat caused a noticeable number of disruptions. A trend … was frequently remedied before causing any disruptions to train operations. In 2018 and 2019, however, high temperatures were largely responsible for disruptions … disruptions to railway traffic due to freezing rain, snowfall and snowdrifts. In 2018 and 2019, the summer heat caused a noticeable number of disruptions. A trend …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    TOU-I-1: Coastal bathing temperatures

    The picture shows an elderly woman, a toddler and a child of school age from behind; they are all wearing summer clothing. Holding hands, they are walking on the beach towards the waves. The woman is holding two buckets for digging in the sand.

    … potentially suitable for bathing. For the purpose of comparison: In the hot year of 2018 the maximum value of the mean surface temperature of the North Sea amounted to … cf. endnote no. 197 199 - BSH – Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (Hg.) 2018: Fact Sheet – Temperaturen Nord- und Ostsee. 2 pp. 200 - infas – Institut für … potentially suitable for bathing. For the purpose of comparison: In the hot year of 2018 the maximum value of the mean surface temperature of the North Sea amounted to …

  • 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.

    … four-year average was then in excess of 130 ha per day, the mean of the period from 2018 to 2021 amounted to ‘ just’ 55 ha per day. There are several reasons for this. … public institutions contributed to the increase in settled areas in the period from 2018 to 2021. Latterly, this sector grew in 2021 with figures of approximately 39 ha … four-year average was then in excess of 130 ha per day, the mean of the period from 2018 to 2021 amounted to ‘ just’ 55 ha per day. There are several reasons for this. …

  • Press release 14/2018 from 23.05.2018 | Last changed: 06.06.2018

    BMU and UBA launch National Sustainable Urban Logistics Contest

    Ein Lieferwagen fährt bei Dunkelheit durch eine Stadt.

    … and to create the incentive for new innovative ideas. Press release No. 14/2018 | 23.05.2018 Federal Minister for Environment Svenja Schulze said: "Proactive climate action … and economically. The deadline for submission of project proposals is 15 July 2018. The sum of €70,000 in prize money will be awarded to the selected winners. A …

  • Press release 39/2018 from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 06.12.2018

    Raw material consumption increases once again – to 16.1 tonnes per capita and year

    Ein Braunkohletagebau

    … per year – 10 percent higher than the European average. Press release No. 39/2018 | 29.11.2018 Germany consumes some 1.3 billion tonnes of fossil fuels, minerals, ores and … Forum Publications Die Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen: Bericht für Deutschland 2018 All press releases Related publications Die Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen: …