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  • Press release 17 from 28.04.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Too much noise: One in every eight children shows signs of impaired hearing

    a young boy with headphones

    … in childhood, based on its evaluation of the German Environmental Survey 2003-2006 for Children. In the German Environmental Survey one in every twelve children … loss of as high as 30 dB in at least one of the test frequencies. During the 2003-2006 survey period UBA assessed the pollutant and noise exposure of 1,790 children … possible. Associated content Links German Environmental Survey for Children 2003/2006 more about noise on UBA's website Publications Akustik & Lärm: Eine …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.01.2025

    GE-I-3: Birch pollen burdens

    The picture shows a birch blossom with its pollen distributed by the wind.

    … in increasing pollen concentrations. The highest pollen count was measured between 2006 and 2021 in the eastern, central and northern regions. This is where birches … Thunderstorm-asthma and pollen allergy. Allergy 62: 11–16. doi: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2006.01271.x. 19 - Haftenberger M., Laußmann D., Ellert U., Kalcklösch M., Langen … in increasing pollen concentrations. The highest pollen count was measured between 2006 and 2021 in the eastern, central and northern regions. This is where birches …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    IG-R-3: Water procurement in the processing industry

    The picture shows a pipeline system in front of industrial plant used for feeding cold water into a production process. Apart from the pipeline it is possible see other technical assemblies.

    … as an abstract concept actually arose, for example, in the hot summers of 2003, 2006 and 2018, when owing to prolonged heat and drought, restrictions were imposed … as an abstract concept actually arose, for example, in the hot summers of 2003, 2006 and 2018, when owing to prolonged heat and drought, restrictions were imposed …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-2: Incremental growth in timber

    The picture shows a stack of timber.

    … century. It is assumed that, especially during the hot and dry years of 2003 and 2006, productivity losses will have occurred. However, it must be said that also in … century. It is assumed that, especially during the hot and dry years of 2003 and 2006, productivity losses will have occurred. However, it must be said that also in …

  • Press release 31/09 from 28.05.2009 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Pollutants in my neighbourhood

    … signed by Germany and 35 other states as well as the EU Regulation of 18 January 2006 concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer … register, and legislation to implement the European PRTR Regulation Nr. 166/2006 (SchadRegProtAG = German ”PRTR Law”). Associated content Links For more …

  • Press release 67/2008 from 24.09.2008 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

    Mobile air conditioning units with carbon dioxide are climate-friendly and efficient

    … when driving medium-range distances. The EU has therefore decreed in Directive 2006/40/EC that only minimal amounts of climate-damaging refrigerants may now be … vehicle air conditioning systems and is available on the Internet. EU Directive 2006/40/EC relating to emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases from … content Links The English-language brochure Natural refrigerants EU Directive 2006/40/EC Documents Mobile air conditioning units with carbon dioxide are …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.12.2024

    GE-I-1: Heat stress

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

    … (for the area mean) of heat warnings were issued on more than ten hot days in 2006, 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2018. Compared to the time series of hot days, there are … (for the area mean) of heat warnings were issued on more than ten hot days in 2006, 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2018. Compared to the time series of hot days, there are …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-1: Phenological changes in wild plant species

    The picture shows a coltsfoot plant in flower while the plant is peeking out from under snow cover.

    … period on biodiversity.   127 - Both C., Bouwhuis S., Lessells C.M., Visser M.E. 2006: Climate change and population declines in a long-distancemigratory bird. … period on biodiversity.   127 - Both C., Bouwhuis S., Lessells C.M., Visser M.E. 2006: Climate change and population declines in a long-distancemigratory bird. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-3: Humus reserves in forest soils

    The picture shows the soil profile of a forest. The A (or upper) horizon is formed by a massive humus layer. The surface is covered in twigs, cones and needles.

    … BZE-Wald survey was carried out in the period of 1987 to 1993, the second between 2006 and 2008. The third BZE-Wald survey began in 2022. Process-based modelling – … BZE-Wald survey was carried out in the period of 1987 to 1993, the second between 2006 and 2008. The third BZE-Wald survey began in 2022. Process-based modelling – …