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  • 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 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

    The picture shows an outstretched foot on a sandy beach. There are two abrasions visible above the ankle.

    … bacteria can be accounted for earlier and in higher concentrations. In 2020, for example – owing to a summer heatwave with an extremely high number of sunshine hours … bound up with the water temperature alone. Other influential factors entail, for example, that – just like in the years of 2008 and 2009 – there can be numerous … bacteria can be accounted for earlier and in higher concentrations. In 2020, for example – owing to a summer heatwave with an extremely high number of sunshine hours …

  • 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.

    … on fish stocks, yield conditions and proceeds in freshwater fisheries 88 . For example, thermophilic species, distributed by shipping activities in canals via … to suffer restrictions to their habitats when temperatures rise 89 . Using the example of Lake Constance for which longterm catch statistics exist from commercial … on fish stocks, yield conditions and proceeds in freshwater fisheries 88 . For example, thermophilic species, distributed by shipping activities in canals via …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-2: Sea levels

    The picture shows a sandy beach on the Baltic Sea coast. There is seawater lapping around a hooded beach chair (Strandkorb). In the background, the sea is visible with powerful waves and dark thunderclouds above.

    … reflect only those processes that are well understood and thus can be modelled. For example, the processes of ice melting in the Antarctic have so far not allowed … also affects the tidal dynamics (tidal water levels and current velocities). For example, modified tidal dynamics change the sediment transport in mudflats and … reflect only those processes that are well understood and thus can be modelled. For example, the processes of ice melting in the Antarctic have so far not allowed …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-5: Pathogen vectors – case study

    The picture shows a close-up of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in the process of biting a human being.

    … thus increasing the risk of infection in respect of humans and animals. For example, in recent years there have been cases in central eastern Germany where … with pathogens. The illustration of the indicator is therefore limited to the example of one specific vector, namely the Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) , … thus increasing the risk of infection in respect of humans and animals. For example, in recent years there have been cases in central eastern Germany where …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Introduction - 2023 Monitoring Report

    The cover shows a magnifying lens pointing at artwork containing arrows in various colours. In the centre of the lens is the title of the current Report.

    … led to functional restrictions with regard to infrastructures and waterways. For example, there were technical obstructions in goods and passenger transport as well … apparent contradiction between drought and extreme flooding represents a genuine example of cause and effect: On one hand, warmer air absorbs more moisture, thus … systems are influenced by multiple factors. When assessing damage to forests, for example, it is necessary, in addition to any impacts of climate change such as …

  • DzU article from 13.10.2022 | Last changed: 10.12.2025

    Indicator: Ecological status of lakes

    A graph shows the distribution of the environmental status and potential of the lakes for the years 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is also shown (100 percent ‘good’ or ‘very good’). In 2021, 24.7 percent showed at least a good status or good potential.

    … have important functions for protecting nature and environment. Their shores, for example, provide habitats for a wide range of species of plants and animals. These … have important functions for protecting nature and environment. Their shores, for example, provide habitats for a wide range of species of plants and animals. These …

  • DzU article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Indicator: Species diversity and landscape quality

    A graph shows the development of the population of representative bird species for different landscapes and the development of an aggregate indicator for 1970, 1975 and from 1990 to 2023 in percent. The aggregate indicator decreases significantly from 214 in 1970 to 80 in 2013.

    … and urban sprawl, soil sealing and large-scale inputs of substances (for example, acid-forming substances or nutrients). The indicator was adopted as a key … and urban sprawl, soil sealing and large-scale inputs of substances (for example, acid-forming substances or nutrients). The indicator was adopted as a key …

  • Press release 14/2011 from 04.03.2011 | Last changed: 18.07.2013

    Hazardous substances in construction products - identification soon to be easier

    … | 04.03.2011 The Regulation bestows new powers upon the European Commission, for example to establish threshold values for hazardous substances that can be released … set a high standard of protection. This information might serve architects, for example, to determine whether and how volatile organic compounds ( VOC ) are emitted …

  • Press release 43/2017 from 19.12.2017 | Last changed: 14.02.2018

    Preventing, detecting and cleaning up mould

    Eine Hand mit Gummihandschuh versucht Schimmel an einer Wand mit einem Schwamm zu entfernen

    … appear on walls and furniture. Unfortunately, it also grows in unseen places, for examples in hollow spaces under floorboards and plasterboard walls or behind …