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  • Press release 25/2015 from 15.07.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Climate change could cause more heat-related deaths in future

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    … knipseline / pixelio.de Coronary deaths during heat waves rose by an average 10 to 15 percent in the period from 2000 to 2010, says a study commissioned by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) to the German … change health risk heatwave … Coronary deaths during heat waves rose by an average 10 to 15 percent in the period from 2000 to 2010, says a study commissioned by the …

  • Press release 47/2024 from 05.12.2024 | Last changed: 09.12.2024

    Packaging consumption decreased in 2022 and recycling rate increased slightly

    Separated packaging in the household, collected in boxes. Glass, cardboard, plastic, etc.

    … decrease of 3.4 per cent compared to the previous year. This means that just under 10 kilograms less packaging was consumed per person. Despite the decrease, the … second-highest value ever recorded and an increase of 18.8 per cent compared to 2010. The recycling rate for packaging rose by 0.6 percentage points and reached 68.5 … second-highest value ever recorded and an increase of 18.8 per cent compared to 2010. The recycling rate for packaging rose by 0.6 percentage points and reached 68.5 …

  • 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.

    … temperatures. Evidence typically becomes available above a water temperature of 10 °C minimum. The growth of the organisms is usually limited at these temperatures. … Vibrio infections in Germany, 2018 and 2019. Euro Surveill, 26(41): 2002041. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.41.200204 31 - Strom M., Paranjpye R. 2000: … Vibrio infections in Germany, 2018 and 2019. Euro Surveill, 26(41): 2002041. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.41.200204 31 - Strom M., Paranjpye R. 2000: …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-2: Yield fluctuations

    The picture shows the soil of a cereal field, with large cracks caused by drought.

    … maize yields. There is also striking evidence for decline regarding maize yields in 2013. At the end of May flooding occurred throughout Germany, whilst there were also … for 2003. However, compared to the extraordinary wheat yields of the years of 2013 to 2015, it nevertheless signified a major decline. However, in respect of … maize yields. There is also striking evidence for decline regarding maize yields in 2013. At the end of May flooding occurred throughout Germany, whilst there were also …

  • Press release 41/2023 from 10.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.11.2023

    Antibiotic resistance: Study shows high pressure to take action

     a lot of pills in different colours

    … global antibiotic production will now be presented at a press conference on Friday (10/11/2023). “Our findings reveal an urgent need for action that can no longer be … all three aspects - economic, social and ecological.” Press release No. 41/2023 | 10.11.2023 As the nationwide lead negotiator for the AOK's pharmaceutical discount …

  • Press release 18/2023 from 09.06.2023 | Last changed: 13.06.2023

    German bathing water quality remains at a high level

    Children jump in a lake.

    … Water Directive. "With these results, German bathing waters rank among the top 10 in Europe. So there is nothing standing in the way of taking a dip in the cool … Water Directive. "With these results, German bathing waters rank among the top 10 in Europe. So there is nothing standing in the way of taking a dip in the cool …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-3: Investments in the energetic refurbishment of building envelopes

    The picture shows a covered roof structure with insulation installed on its left-hand side.

    … act (GEG) in conjunction with various technical specifications such as DIN-4108-2:2013-02 on the minimum requirements for heat protection, with the aim to ensure that … with legal and technical regulations stipulated by the GEG or by DIN 4108-2:2013-2. Besides, the GEG requires compliance with minimum standards to be achieved … act (GEG) in conjunction with various technical specifications such as DIN-4108-2:2013-02 on the minimum requirements for heat protection, with the aim to ensure that …

  • Press release 21/2023 from 22.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Better recycling of boats

    Ein Motorboot fährt über einen See.

    … In Germany, there are about 480,000 recreational boats, one million canoes, 10,000 motor gliders and gliders, and 8,000 motorised light aircraft that are … craft … In Germany, there are about 480,000 recreational boats, one million canoes, 10,000 motor gliders and gliders, and 8,000 motorised light aircraft that are …

  • KomPass: Article from 17.12.2021 | Last changed: 17.12.2021

    Adaptation at EU level

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    … for Climate Action (DG CLIMA). The first EU Adaptation Strategy was adopted in 2013 and evaluated in 2018. Objectives of the EU adaptation strategy The strategy … for Climate Action (DG CLIMA). The first EU Adaptation Strategy was adopted in 2013 and evaluated in 2018. … The strategy calls for action by member states and all …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    WW-R-2 + 3: GAK funds for and investments in flood protection

    … of near-natural water bodies. In the follow-up to the devastating floods in June 2013 in the river basins of Elbe and Danube, it was furthermore decided to design … of near-natural water bodies. In the follow-up to the devastating floods in June 2013 in the river basins of Elbe and Danube, it was furthermore decided to design …

  • 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.

    … theme of fungal infections and in what way they are influenced by climate change 10 . Another focus of current research concerns the relationships between climate … Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 62(5): 646–651. doi: 10.1007/s00103-019-02931-z 11 - Mücke H.-G., Matzarakis A. 2019: Klimawandel und … und Gesundheit 2023. Journal of Health Monitoring S3/2023. https://doi.org/10.25646/11390. 13 - Überblick über Fördermöglichkeiten zum Klimaschutz und zur …

  • 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.

    … and region examined, this value would be around 20 °C. Within a range of between 10 °C and 20 °C of a weekly mean temperature, mortality is relatively constant, … mortality in Germany from 1992 to 2021. Dtsch Arztebl Int, 119: 451–7. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.m2022.0202 15 - Deutschlandwetter im Sommer 2018: … mortality in Germany from 1992 to 2021. Dtsch Arztebl Int, 119: 451–7. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.m2022.0202 15 - Deutschlandwetter im Sommer 2018: …