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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-9: Spring algal bloom in lakes

    The picture shows an aerial view of a lake. Its surface is coloured a luminous green in places, owing to spring algal bloom. There are agricultural fields visible in the lake’s vicinity.

    … the data series are available at a spatial resolution of 300 metres for the years 2002–2012 and 2016–2020 respectively. In the years between, there were no satellites … the data series are available at a spatial resolution of 300 metres for the years 2002–2012 and 2016–2020 respectively. In the years between, there were no satellites …

  • 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.

    … Leipzig 2000, abgebildet in: DTV – Deutscher Tourismusverband e.V. (Hg.) 2002: 100 Jahre DTV – Die Entwicklung des Tourismus in Deutschland 1902–2002. 194 - Dworak et al. 2021, cf. endnote no. 192 195 - Dworak et al. 2021, cf. … Leipzig 2000, abgebildet in: DTV – Deutscher Tourismusverband e.V. (Hg.) 2002: 100 Jahre DTV – Die Entwicklung des Tourismus in Deutschland 1902–2002. 194 - …

  • Press release 35/2009 from 09.06.2009 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    Imports of waste subject to authorisation reach new high

    … in landfills. Its present volume of 1.0 mn t has more than doubled compared to 2005 levels. Waste is imported mainly from Italy (740,000 t) and Ireland (220,000 … materials as there has been a ban on the storage of organic waste in effect since 2005. Imports of domestic waste from Italy, which attracted much attention from the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-1 + 2: Heat warning service and Public awareness of health problems

    … precautionary and protective measures, the DWD introduced a heat warning system in 2005. With differentiation between warning districts, heat warnings are issued on a … precautionary and protective measures, the DWD introduced a heat warning system in 2005. With differentiation between warning districts, heat warnings are issued on a …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FI-I-3: Occurrence of thermophilic species in inland waters – case study

    The picture shows two men in waterproof working clothes standing in a small boat on Lake Constance. One of them is holding a fishing net. He seems to be pulling it out of the water. In the background, the lakeshore and a settlement are visible.

    … professional fishermen / -women of Lake Constance has been regressive for years. In 2002, 152 fishing licences 91 were issued, whereas in 2021 the number had dwindled … professional fishermen / -women of Lake Constance has been regressive for years. In 2002, 152 fishing licences 91 were issued, whereas in 2021 the number had dwindled …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-I-1: Person hours due to weather-related damage events

    The picture shows an inundated landscape. In the centre of the picture a flooded road can be seen, with a lorry passing. There are people visible on the lorry’s load platform. In the picture’s foreground, part of a blue emergency vehicle is visible with blue warning lamps fitted all round the vehicle which is also driving along this flooded road.

    … million person hours in that year. The high number of call-out figures incurred in 2002, 2006 and 2010 were also mostly due to flooding events. The above-average … million person hours in that year. The high number of call-out figures incurred in 2002, 2006 and 2010 were also mostly due to flooding events. The above-average …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-3: Hailstone damage in agriculture

    The picture shows a field of maize after a tempest. The maize plants are heavily damaged, with stalks snapped off. Between the plants, there are still areas of standing water.

    … was the year with the greatest incidence of damage during the period examined. In 2002 major hailstorms, especially in south-west and eastern Germany, caused total … was the year with the greatest incidence of damage during the period examined. In 2002 major hailstorms, especially in south-west and eastern Germany, caused total …

  • Press release 35/2010 from 11.06.2010 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    Import of waste requiring authorisation continues at high rate

    … scrap metal and waste paper (see Figure 2). The temporary slump in imports in 2005 and parallel jump in exports owes to the entry-into-force of the ban on storage of organic wastes on landfills in June 2005.  Source: Fachserie 19 of Federal Statistical Office for Waste Occurrence; …

  • 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.

    … traffic purposes – as laid down in the national sustainability strategy adopted in 2002 – to be reduced to 30 ha per day by 2020. The updated German Sustainability … traffic purposes – as laid down in the national sustainability strategy adopted in 2002 – to be reduced to 30 ha per day by 2020. The updated German Sustainability …

  • News from 25.01.2019 | Last changed: 25.01.2019

    How does emissions trading work?

    Screenshot aus dem gezeichneten Kurzfilm: Zu sehen ist ein Kraftwerk, das Geld für Emissionsberechtigungen zahlt.

    … ever-increasing global warming show the need for effective climate protection. In 2005, based on the UN Kyoto Protocol, the European Union introduced emissions …