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  • News from 28.04.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Risks and benefits of inhibitors in agriculture

    Acker neben Wiese mit Bäumen im Hintergrund

    … the active substances pose a risk to both the environment and to human health. For example, some of the substances are potentially toxic to aquatic organisms or impair … at national or European level often overlooks those risks.. This is shown, for example, by the fact that five of the eleven inhibitors available on the German …

  • Press release 32/2014 from 09.07.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    UBA tests outdoor jackets: Weather-proofing is harmful to waters

    Wanderer mit einer roten Regenjacke und einem Rucksack läuft durch einen Wald bei Regen

    … chemicals which contain fluoride. These chemicals are put into the environment, for example by washing. Waste water treatment facilities cannot degrade these chemicals, … chemicals which contain fluoride. These chemicals are put into the environment, for example by washing. Waste water treatment facilities cannot degrade these chemicals, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-6: Pumping station performance – case study

    The picture shows the pumping station Steinschleuse on the Eider river. A retaining wall with a bridge and a brick-built house are visible.

    … as lowlands. The situation prevailing in the Eider Treene Association is used as an example for this theme illustrated in the case-study indicator. The indicator shows … chance to reduce the cost of using the electricity network in an atypical way. For example, pumping takes place ‘in advance’ at times when the electricity cost is … as lowlands. The situation prevailing in the Eider Treene Association is used as an example for this theme illustrated in the case-study indicator. The indicator shows …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning

    Bird's eye view of geometrical arranged, colourful fields and settlements

    … space plants, wind farms, biomass cultivation) are in competition for land. For example, in water management, problems result from increasingly competing … There is also often a close connection between planning and health aspects. For example, the urban structure, i.e. the dimensioning and design of open spaces, … space plants, wind farms, biomass cultivation) are in competition for land. For example, in water management, problems result from increasingly competing …

  • News from 09.07.2018 | Last changed: 20.08.2018

    Environmental- and health impact of 3D printing

    3D printer producing a little plastic tree

    … used, etc. The report shows that environmental measures are necessary, such as, for example, 3D printing involves various pressures on human health that should be …

  • Press release 26/2015 from 21.07.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Chemical brownfields: forest soil is very slow to forget

    photo of a forest

    … and are slowly released for decades", said President Maria Krautzberger of UBA. The example of DDT is a clear example: contamination is not contained to the area where it was sprayed, it can …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-3: Exercise volume

    The picture shows a THW member from behind; he is in uniform and wears a helmet. It is possible to make out a scaffold with other THW members standing on it.

    … reduced in scale without affecting the efficacy of emergency relief responders. For example, in years with increased frequency of emergency call-outs, the number of … scenarios the THW is expected to reduce its exercise activities only slightly. For example, the number of training hours attended in the highly challenging year of … reduced in scale without affecting the efficacy of emergency relief responders. For example, in years with increased frequency of emergency call-outs, the number of …

  • 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

    … which are very different from the climate prevailing in their periphery. For example, the relative air humidity tends to be lower, and the mean temperatures tend … temperatures will rise and the overall weather characteristics will change too. For example, extreme thermal values are expected to occur more frequently. For instance, … which are very different from the climate prevailing in their periphery. For example, the relative air humidity tends to be lower, and the mean temperatures tend …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-5: Change of flow direction

    The picture shows a river running through a flat landscape consisting of meadows and agricultural areas. The sea is visible in the background.

    … and brackish water areas inform the character of the North German coast. For example in the North Sea, the tides influence the hydrodynamic scenarios in sections … characteristics in, and pertaining to, sections of the watercourse concerned. For example, during storm surges the river mouth of the Peene into the Baltic Sea is … and brackish water areas inform the character of the North German coast. For example in the North Sea, the tides influence the hydrodynamic scenarios in sections …

  • 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.

    … several generations per annum. However, other pest organisms which depend, for example, on extended moist periods might decline. Given the progress of climate … 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 … several generations per annum. However, other pest organisms which depend, for example, on extended moist periods might decline. Given the progress of climate …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-1: Financial support for forest transformation

    The picture shows young beech tree trunks enveloped in individual tree guards for protection from frass. A dense coniferous forest is visible in the background.

    … are trees that emanate from natural wind dispersal of lightweight seeds, for example pine, birch or poplar trees, which can drift into a stand even from … necessary to decide whether it is advisable to remove any natural regeneration (for example of previous tree species that were inappropriate for the site). However, … are trees that emanate from natural wind dispersal of lightweight seeds, for example pine, birch or poplar trees, which can drift into a stand even from …