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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Transport, transport infrastructure

    The picture shows a flooded dip in a road. There is a roadblock in the foreground indicating that the road is closed to traffic. A sign reading ‘Hochwasser’ (floodwater) is fixed to the roadblock. There are flooded meadows visible on both sides of the road.

    … 25 years, the severity of slippery road conditions caused by rain as a contributory factor in road accidents has been decreasing (cf. Indicator VE-I-4 ). As far as road … workloads, especially latterly in 2018 and 2021. Such tempests are also relevant factors in terms of rail transport; they can adversely affect traffic flow or cause … issue of air transport has again not been included as a theme This is due to the fact that at the time when the DAS Strategy was first developed, various analyses …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Water balance and water management

    The picture shows the tip of a level meter in a calm body of water.

    … estimate ´has been categorised as medium. The reason for this may be partly the fact that especially the recent extremely hot and dry years 2018–2020 have … estimate ´has been categorised as medium. The reason for this may be partly the fact that especially the recent extremely hot and dry years 2018–2020 have …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Human Health

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

    … changed radiation scenarios and/or the changed radiation intensity are important factors. The health risk caused by UV radiation increases as a function of increased … have not yet been researched sufficiently to permit the presentation of concrete facts and figures in the current report. Not least, climate change can entail high …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Fisheries

    The picture shows a crab trawler in the North Sea. There is a beam trawl hanging down from the ship’s side. In the background, the shoreline and a lighthouse are visible.

    … of fisheries has improved, especially in the North-East Atlantic. However, the fact remains that not in all cases the scientific recommendations on the allocation … of fisheries has improved, especially in the North-East Atlantic. However, the fact remains that not in all cases the scientific recommendations on the allocation …

  • Press release 08/2020 from 18.02.2020 | Last changed: 28.02.2020

    German environmental industry remains strong

    Windräder bei Nacht

    … Source: FiledIMAGE / Fotolia Environmental protection continues to be an important factor in the German economy, say two recent reports by the German Environment … Dirk Messner said: "German companies have long benefited on green markets from the fact that high environmental standards applied early on. This innovative strength … Tags environmental industry … Environmental protection continues to be an important factor in the German economy, say two recent reports by the German Environment …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Tourism industry

    The picture shows a man from behind. He is wearing a T shirt and short trousers. He is walking through a wood carrying a rucksack. To the right and left of the path, white flowers are blooming beneath the trees.

    … is severely limited owing to a lack of available data. This is partly due to the fact that the discussion on climate change impacts on tourism frequently refers to … database. Travellers and people seeking rest and recreation take a multitude of factors into account in making their travel decisions. The climatic conditions and any relevant changes are therefore only one factor among many. When using data on tourism demand for the purpose of studying the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Building Sector

    The picture shows an artificial watercourse which runs past a block of flats in a newly developed housing estate. There is a road crossing the watercourse. The watercourse is edged with a narrow strip of vegetation consisting of grass, young trees and flower beds. Benches offer seating.

    … of heavy rain in numerous locations have increased public awareness of the fact that buildings, villages and towns/cities have to become more resilient to cope … of heavy rain in numerous locations have increased public awareness of the fact that buildings, villages and towns/cities have to become more resilient to cope …

  • Press release 14/2024 from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 16.09.2024

    National emissions trading: CO₂ emissions fell by 5.9 per cent in 2022

    Cars and trucks on a motorway

    … “Although emissions in national emissions trading have declined due to external factors, there is still a considerable need for action in the building and transport … to certain end-users of fuels, different implementation deadlines and the fact that pricing will take place via the market from the outset. “With the … emissions trading in Germany. Associated content Links nEHS report (German) Factsheet on the EU ETS 2 UBA recommendations on CO₂ pricing for buildings and …

  • Press release 42/2021 from 25.10.2021 | Last changed: 28.10.2021

    Electrical waste: falling far short of collection target of 65 percent

    used electrical and electronic equipment in a container, for example monitors, computers and household appliances

    … take more time until the statistics reflect the new regulations. Retailers, manufacturers and municipalities must also get more involved and further improve … UBA's Dirk Messner said, "We have to make the actors responsible - from manufacturers to retailers to municipalities – even more so than before. On the way to a … larger appliances, e.g. refrigerators or televisions, also account for the fact that the total mass of appliances is increasing every year. The first measures …