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  • 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: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Energy Sector

    Wind power station in a crop field

    … must be taken into account, especially in building concepts and urban planning. For example, building insulation, shading elements, green roofs and facades, and urban … must be taken into account, especially in building concepts and urban planning. For example, building insulation, shading elements, green roofs and facades, and urban …

  • 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: 18.12.2024

    HUE-2: Usage of warning and information services

    The picture shows a hand holding a smartphone. The smartphone screen is blue and shows the logo of DWD’s WarnWetter App. In the picture’s background, the black clouds of a thunderous sky are visible.

    … progresses. The DWD offers online access to their official weather warnings, for example in cases of frost and icy roads or storm, heavy rain and thunderstorm, UV … regarding the usage of warning and information services. The survey refers to examples such as the pollen information service, the heat warning services and the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    BAU-I-4: Heavy rain in residential areas

    The picture shows the rainwater gutter of a brick building. Heavy rain is falling.

    … their floodgates causing torrential rain to fall on mostly small areas. Typical examples showing the impacts of short-term heavy rainfall are depicted in images …

  • Press release 81/2009 from 18.11.2009 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    How up to the mark in climate protection is my city?

    … municipalities to point the way ahead in climate protection, for setting a good example will lead to the conclusion that protecting the climate pays off-- for … municipalities are also sponsored by the BMU’s climate protection initiative, for example through implementation of pathbreaking strategies or individual pilot …

  • Press release 48/2018 from 18.12.2018 | Last changed: 24.08.2020

    Environmental impact of software is now measurable

    Binärer Code auf einem Bildschirm.

    … as much influence on the energy and hardware efficiency of data processing. Recent examples have shown that the effect of software updates shortens service life or …

  • DzU article from 27.05.2025 | Last changed: 30.05.2025

    Indicator: Global environmental footprint of consumption

    A graph shows the global environmental footprint of household consumption, represented by the indicator’s energy consumption, CO₂ emissions and raw material use. The indicators show the environmental footprint generated by the consumption activities of private households in Germany and abroad.

    … emissions. Direct resource use or direct emissions respectively result, for example, through energy consumption within private households (e.g. heating) or are … emissions. Direct resource use or direct emissions respectively result, for example, through energy consumption within private households (e.g. heating) or are …

  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Greenhouse gas emissions avoided by renewable energies

    A graph shows the trend for greenhouse gas emissions avoided by the use of renewables for power, heat and transport. 28 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents were avoided in 1990, and 259 million tonnes in 2024.

    … indicator. It also includes emissions from renewable energy sources occurring for example during production, installation or maintenance of renewable energy … indicator. It also includes emissions from renewable energy sources occurring for example during production, installation or maintenance of renewable energy …