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  • Press release 29/2020 from 07.07.2020 | Last changed: 10.07.2020

    Environment and agriculture in dialogue

    Ein Acker mit Traktorspuren.

    … various agricultural associations. "The debate about overfertilisation is a prime example of the conflicts of interest between agriculture and environment. The … various agricultural associations. "The debate about overfertilisation is a prime example of the conflicts of interest between agriculture and environment. The …

  • Press release 45/2018 from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 20.12.2018

    “To-go coffee" with the Blue Angel

    zwei „Coffee to go“-Becher auf einem Tisch, daneben zwei Papiertütchen mit Zucker

    … criteria address requirements of the cups themselves as well as the providers. For example, the production of reusable cups and lids must avoid the use of materials … criteria address requirements of the cups themselves as well as the providers. For example, the production of reusable cups and lids must avoid the use of materials …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate impacts: Field of action finance and insurance sector

    Macro photo of a European cent coin

    … to damage to public infrastructure, the costs of disaster management and, for example, the reconstruction of flood protection. So far, the extent of climate … investors in recent years. These risks manifest themselves in different ways. For example, extreme weather events can cause damage and longer-term production losses … for the valuation of investments, especially for long-term investments, for example infrastructure projects, as climate risks will have to be taken into account …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    EW-I-1+2: Weather-related disruptions to and unavailabilty of power supply

    … differentiates between various causes of disruption in the supply network. For example, the agency categorises wind and temperature effects or overvoltages due to … majeure’. Such events, in particular, can entail prolonged adverse effects; for example when grids are disrupted over long distances, essential repairs can … between the number of disruptions and their cumulative duration. In 2013 for example, the electricity supply had to be switched off temporarily owing to flooding …

  • Press release 34/2015 from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Microplastics in oceans – how much? From where?

    plastic waste in the water

    … pieces of plastic. When large-size plastic litter – plastic bags, fishing nets, for example – enters oceans through rivers, wind, weather and the tides break the larger … Some of the measures of these action plans are already being implemented, for example the Fishing-For-Litter Initiative in which fishing boats are designed to be … pieces of plastic. When large-size plastic litter – plastic bags, fishing nets, for example – enters oceans through rivers, wind, weather and the tides break the larger …

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    Cryogenic storage of pine needles in South Korea

    Cryogenic Storage at filed pine needle at the Korean ESB

    … Specimen Bank (South Korea) The following contents contain this medium: Examples of standardised sampling procedures … Cryogenic storage of pine needles in …

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    State: Heatwaves

    The picture shows a digital temperature display in a town. The value displayed is 37°C.

    … stock.adobe.com The following contents contain this medium: Effects chain – Example presentation from the ‘building sector’ field … State: Heatwaves …

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    Impact: LW-I-1 Agrophenological phase shifts

    The picture shows apple blossoms covered in frost.

    … stock.adobe.com The following contents contain this medium: Effects chain – Example presentation from the ‘agriculture’ action field … Impact: LW-I-1 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-4: Adaptation to climate change at the municipal level

    The picture shows a slightly hilly landscape characterised by agricultural activity. The centre of the picture shows a village embedded in the landscape. In an almost cloudless sky which is already tinged with orange, you can see a low sun wrapping the landscape in a warm light.

    … level Federal government supports municipalities, towns and districts, for example via the National Climate Protection Initiative and the DAS programme in … projects. This is particularly aimed at local projects – which can serve as good examples for other municipalities – that are designed to provide protection from …

  • News from 23.06.2015 | Last changed: 11.08.2015

    TTIP: Risks for environmental protection

    flag of the European Union and flag of the USA

    … in a softening of EU environmental standards. 23.06.2015 Lead and mercury, for example, are prohibited in electrical and electronic equipment in the EU, but some … position paper on TTIP nevertheless considers cooperation with the USA useful – for example to aim at cutting back on environmentally harmful subsidies. Associated …

  • Press release 54/2020 from 17.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.11.2020

    Coronavirus in schools: Air purifiers alone are not enough – room ventilation is still key

    Schülerinnen und Schüler melden sich.

    … assessed before use to ensure that they are suitable for the room in question. For example, the airflow rate must be high enough, the unit should not be noisy and … assessed before use to ensure that they are suitable for the room in question. For example, the airflow rate must be high enough, the unit should not be noisy and …