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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-8: Forest fire hazards and forest fires

    The picture shows an extensive forest fire. Greyish-white smoke is rising from the seat of the fire. A burnt forest area is visible in the background.

    … the examined time period up until 2017. However, in the dry years of 2003, 2006, 2015 and 2016 it is possible to see that there were higher risks of forest fires as … the examined time period up until 2017. However, in the dry years of 2003, 2006, 2015 and 2016 it is possible to see that there were higher risks of forest fires as …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-4: Active emergency relief responders in civic protection

    The picture shows three emergency vehicles operated by the fire brigade and the THW emergency relief organisation: The vehicles are standing on a National Road, one of them is a fire-fighting group vehicle. A man wearing a high-visibility vest and a pair of THW livery trousers can be seen running along the middle gangway.

    … the mean of the years 2000 to 2014 amounted to some 41,000 active volunteers. In 2015 the number increased to 66,000 and remained at that level in 2016 and 2017. Up … the mean of the years 2000 to 2014 amounted to some 41,000 active volunteers. In 2015 the number increased to 66,000 and remained at that level in 2016 and 2017. Up …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-3: Heavy rain impacting on roads

    The picture shows a gully on a flooded road. The waterspout indicates where the gully is located. There are safety cones beside the gully. A car wheel is visible at the very edge of the picture.

    …   164 - BBK – Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (Hg.) 2015: Die unterschätzten Risiken „Stark­regen“ und „Sturzfluten“ – Ein Handbuch für …   164 - BBK – Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (Hg.) 2015: Die unterschätzten Risiken „Stark­regen“ und „Sturzfluten“ – Ein Handbuch für …

  • Press release 45/2015 from 08.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    German diet is a strain on the climate

    Eine Vielzahl von abgepacktem und rohem Fleisch

    … contribute in positive ways to the protection of the climate." Press release No. 45/2015 | 08.12.2015 Meat consumption in Germany has actually dipped: the 2.8 million tonnes still … are becoming more and more popular. The number of people engaged in car sharing in 2015 was some 37 percent higher than the year before. Sales of e-bikes are also …

  • News from 05.05.2015 | Last changed: 05.05.2015

    Phasing out the flame retardant HBCD

    Builders insulating a house

    … provides answers to the most important questions concerning the phase-out. 05.05.2015 In May 2013 HBCD was identified as a persistent organic pollutant (POP) under …

  • 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.

    … level of approximately 4,000 kg annually. By contrast, the warm summers of 2014 and 2015 as well as 2018 and 2019 are reflected in a brief temporary increase in catch … level of approximately 4,000 kg annually. By contrast, the warm summers of 2014 and 2015 as well as 2018 and 2019 are reflected in a brief temporary increase in catch …