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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-4: Submissions for the Mückenatlas

    The picture shows the fingers of two hands in rubber gloves, in the process of using tweezers to place dead mosquitoes on to a cover glass for microscopic examination.

    … with attractants. This is why the ZALF and the FLI launched a Citizen Science Project in 2012 – the ‘Mückenatlas’ (Mosquito Atlas) 55 . Citizen Science is a … to get actively involved and make constructive contributions to a worthwhile project. Especially in areas such as the health service, where personal provision …

  • Press release 40/2019 from 01.11.2019 | Last changed: 14.11.2019

    Insufficient recycling capacities for dismantling wind-powered installations

    eine Windenergieanlage wird mit einem Kran abgebaut

    … experience in the sector. An in-depth German Environment Agency (UBA) research project has investigated the state of the art, calculated waste amounts and … experience in the sector. An in-depth German Environment Agency (UBA) research project has investigated the state of the art, calculated waste amounts and …

  • News from 13.02.2023 | Last changed: 28.03.2024

    Hazard radar for iron, copper and bauxite supply chains

    Aerial view of the world's largest iron ore mine, the Carajás mine in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil

    … support their environmental due diligence. 13.02.2023 The results of the research project Pilot Screening of the environmental hazard potentials of mine sites … their environmental hazard potentials. An evaluation scheme developed in a previous project ( OekoRess I ) and tested in ten case studies ( OekoRess II ) was applied. … and human rights abuses in the international mining sector. More about the research project The 100 factsheets were reviewed in two stages: stage 1: experts and stage …

  • Press release 14/2016 from 14.04.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Germany is able to achieve climate-neutral building stock by 2050

    aerial view of a city

    … the Klimaneutraler Gebäudebestand 2050 [Climate-neutral building stock 2050] project to the Öko-Institut. The study examines the building stock on two levels: … possible to renovate buildings and achieve climate neutrality through a pilot project under the Environmental Innovation Programme. Four of its multiple-family … their apartments. Associated content Links more about the Märkische Scholle pilot project (PDF, in German) Publications Klimaneutraler Gebäudebestand 2050 All press …

  • Press release 30/2024 from 25.06.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Environmental and nature conservation information at a glance

    umwelt.info logo

    … order to investigate scientific questions, for example on drought⁠ in Germany. The project initially started with a conceptual phase, which was completed in summer … in a prototype environment. The portal is being developed as an open source project and can be viewed publicly at  https://gitlab.opencode.de/umwelt-info . All interested parties are welcome to contribute to the project in this way. Associated content Links Detailed information at umwelt.info …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Energy industry

    The picture shows numerous high-voltage pylons and power lines against a cloudy, yellowish sky. A few modern wind turbines are visible in the background.

    … reliable statements in respect of wind energy in general, given that any projections regarding future wind speeds are subject to major uncertainty. … only to a limited extent. 153 Nevertheless, a more precise presentation of wind projections would be desirable in future – especially at the turbines’ hub height – … remains to be examined to what extent it would be possible to obtain more specific projections with the aid of other meteorological measuring systems such as wind …

  • News from 31.07.2013 | Last changed: 12.09.2013

    UMID 2/2013: Civic participation

    A road sign „Bürgerbeteiligung“ (civic participation) and „Politikverdrossenheit“ (disenchantment with politics)

    … 31.07.2013 Current examples are noise action planning, city planning or traffic projects. One chapter is dedicated to the grid expansion in Germany and the question …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-3: Cooling degree days

    The picture shows the glass frontage of a house reflecting the sun. Some of the windows are part-shaded by means of external roller shutters.

    … heat protection are increasing throughout Germany. Judging by current climate projections, this development will continue for the rest of the 21st century. In the … of DIN 4108-2:2013-02, in order to give more adequate consideration to the projected climate warming and associated impacts, with the objective to adapt the … heat protection are increasing throughout Germany. Judging by current climate projections, this development will continue for the rest of the 21st century. In the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BAU-I-1 + 2: Heat stress in urban areas and summer heat island effect

    … This type of situation may occur more frequently in future. As indicated by climate projections for Central Europe, mean temperatures will rise and the overall weather … cities and their periphery. This is roughly confirmed by indications contained in projections for Frankfurt am Main 135 . Even without an increase in the intensity of … This type of situation may occur more frequently in future. As indicated by climate projections for Central Europe, mean temperatures will rise and the overall weather …