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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-6 + 7: Endangered spruce stands and spruce bark beetle

    … Infestation data from eight Federal Länder demonstrate that hot and dry years and also storm events lead to increased volumes of damaged timber. After the drought … to this tree species. However, there are other pest organisms whose development also benefits from climate change: Coniferous trees are particularly affected by … as well as sibling broods. Every new brood increases the number of individuals – and thus the damage potential – exponentially. In years such as 2018, a female …

  • Newsletter from 26.04.2018 | Last changed: 26.04.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2018

    … topic of this newsletter is the importance of this for our health. Road traffic was also the focus of our 2017 greenhouse gas balance: emissions of climate-damaging … transport revolution is urgently necessary, especially in towns and cities. This is also the topic of our “kommunal mobil 2018” conference (2018 Municipal Mobility …

  • Newsletter from 31.07.2025 | Last changed: 31.07.2025

    The Latest from UBA - No.: 4/2025

    … UBA - No.: 4/2025 No.: 4/2025 | 31.07.2025 Rubrics Climate / Energy Health Chemicals Transport Economy / Consumption Water Soil / Land Agriculture Sustainability / … this in the current edition of our newsletter. Effective climate action tools must also be designed to ensure that no section of the population is left behind or disproportionately burdened. In this issue, we present our key proposals for a socially just environmental and climate policy. You’ll also find insights …

  • KomPass: Article from 07.02.2022 | Last changed: 10.02.2022

    Risks and potential for adaptation

    Historic city center with houses flooded

    Risks and potential for adaptation Source: KomPass/Umweltbundesamt 07.02.2022 UBA … to date – provides answers to these questions. last update on 07.02.2022 The essentials in brief - What do the results of the Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 … the spatial pattern was used to determine seven types of climate areas. The graphic also shows how the climate in the respective region will change in the future with …

  • Newsletter from 12.06.2018 | Last changed: 12.06.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2018

    … water. Certain substances which enter our waters at far smaller concentrations also demand our attention. For more information about these topics, read this … important for the environment, our health and our quality of life. However, they also contain many of the chemicals which we use in our daily lives, such as anti-algae agents that are washed off …

  • News from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 24.10.2023

    Ukrainian UBA guest scientist earns a fellowship and an honour

    Dr. Olena Matukhno mit der Urkunde für die „Green heart leader“-Ehrenauszeichnung

    … (UBA) since June 2022. The research is centred around achieving the climate goals in the Ukrainian iron and steel industry through decarbonisation and carbon … (AvH) has been awarded to Ukrainian guest scientist Dr. Olena Matukhno in 2023. She also won the Green Heart Leader honorary award at the Women’s Leadership for … more information (in Ukrainian) Brief description of the 100 Green Heart Leaders (PDF, Ukrainian) All news Related contents Fachbereich V Tags climate protection …

  • Newsletter from 22.08.2018 | Last changed: 22.08.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2018

    … recovery. The recycling rates vary strongly according to the individual materials, however: those for steel (92.1 percent), paper/cardboard (88.7 percent), … difficult to separate and recycle because of the exceptional variety of materials. In 2016, it was nonetheless possible for 0.9 percent more plastic packaging to … is a particular focus on quality standards. read more (in German) PFC Planet: chemicals in the environment Whether it is saucepans, packaging or raincoats: per- and …

  • News from 17.10.2018 | Last changed: 17.10.2018

    Wastewater effluent in rivers: Challenges for drinking water?

    A river and sky

    Wastewater effluent in rivers: Challenges for drinking water? In Germany, … provides recommendations to prevent exceedances of health related guide values but also concludes that public health is not generally at threat when elevated … Associated content Links Download Factsheet with summary of the findings (PDF) Publications Dynamik der Klarwasseranteile in Oberflächengewässern und mögliche …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-3: Temperature index of butterfly species communities

    The picture shows a wall brown butterfly spreading its wings while sitting on a violet-coloured blossom.

    … increasing temperatures. Climate-change related changes in species communities were also documented for birds (cf. Indicator BD-I-2 ), fish (cf. Indicators FI-I-1 ) and … proceed particularly fast. Changes in the composition of species communities can also result from shifts in distribution ranges. One example is the southern small … increasing temperatures. Climate-change related changes in species communities were also documented for birds (cf. Indicator BD-I-2 ), fish (cf. Indicators FI-I-1 ) and …

  • Newsletter from 01.11.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2018

    … Find out more in the leading article in this edition of the newsletter. We have also developed ideas for a new long-term climate protection strategy of the European Union. This is because the current EU goals for protecting the climate and reducing emissions are far from sufficient for being able to achieve the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement. Greenhouse gas emissions can also be limited at waste …

  • Cover from 30.05.2022

    River Restoration: Start

    Aerial view of the Fulda and a branch with low water flow. Grasses, shrubs and trees grow on the banks with diverse hydromorphological structures.

    … of the Ruhr near Arnsberg (North Rhine-Westphalia) offers new habitats for animals and plants, and new opportunities for people to experience nature. Those seeking … in Rastatt has been able to develop self-dynamically within the dyked area. This also makes it more attractive for local recreation. Source: Marco Linke / … district has been developed up to the riverbanks. Habitats for plants and animals are no longer existent. Source: Georg Lamberty / Planungsbüro Zumbroich Weir …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-3: Mean discharge

    The picture shows a wide watercourse with a low water level. In some places the stony substrate projects beyond the water’s surface. In the background, a boat is visible docked at a jetty, in front of a range of hills on the horizon.

    … is determined by rainfall. During the warm season, the degree of evaporation also plays a role. This leads to high mean values of discharge rates in winter and … Where climate change affects the precipitation and temperature conditions, it will also affect the discharge regime. Consequences may include impacts on the volume of … uses such as cooling water or shipping. Changes in the mean discharge values can also entail changes in groundwater levels near banks (cf. Indicator WW-I-2 ) thus …