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  • Press release 28/2017 from 23.08.2017 | Last changed: 28.08.2017

    Diesel cars: Software updates are not enough for clean air

    Eine Abgasanlage, aus der Abgase entweichen.

    … is simply because the vehicles' current standard is much too poor. Euro 5 diesel-powered vehicles without the update currently emit an average 906 milligrams of … the premium to invest in truly clean vehicles such as electric cars, hybrid and gas-powered cars, efficient petrol engine or diesel-powered vehicles with low real …

  • Press release 23/2018 from 17.08.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Record half year for renewable energy in Germany

    Bild zu Windkraftanlagen als Alternative für die Energieerzeugung im Kaliningrader Gebiet

    … energy in Germany But slower growth in wind sector Energy production with wind power Source: Stephen Meese/istockphoto Electricity production in Germany from … The unusually stormy month of January helped to achieve a record production of wind-powered electricity of more than 15 billion kilowatt hours. Compared to the low-wind …

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

    Climate impacts: Field of action industry and commerce

    Pipelines on a factory site

    … cooling systems. It can be assumed that the demand for cooling water for thermal power plants, which currently accounts for a significant share of water demand, will … cooling systems. It can be assumed that the demand for cooling water for thermal power plants, which currently accounts for a significant share of water demand, will …

  • 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.

    … the inland watercourse. In such cases dykes would be the primary flood protection tool. However, such dykes are usually dimensioned for flood events which arise in … the inland watercourse. In such cases dykes would be the primary flood protection tool. However, such dykes are usually dimensioned for flood events which arise in …

  • 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.

    … These concepts are used by municipalities as strategic planning and decision-making tools; they identify the demand for adaptation, make statements on the participation … These concepts are used by municipalities as strategic planning and decision-making tools; they identify the demand for adaptation, make statements on the participation …

  • 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.

    … Federal level Warning and information services are used at Federal level as a key tool to deal with climate change, to inform the public on basic dangers and risks … surveys. … Warning and information services are used at Federal level as a key tool to deal with climate change, to inform the public on basic dangers and risks …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Tourism industry

    The picture shows a man from behind. He is wearing a T shirt and short trousers. He is walking through a wood carrying a rucksack. To the right and left of the path, white flowers are blooming beneath the trees.

    … their decisions on well-founded knowledge as well as supportive decision-making tools. Adaptation to climate change in tourism is supported at Federal and Länder … at Federal and Länder level were identified in 2018; in addition, various funding tools offered by the EU were categorised as relevant in this context. As far as …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning

    Bird's eye view of geometrical arranged, colourful fields and settlements

    … commerce and service facilities), the energy industry (e.g. designation of wind power sites), transport planning (e.g. expansion of transport infrastructure), … commerce and service facilities), the energy industry (e.g. designation of wind power sites), transport planning (e.g. expansion of transport infrastructure), …

  • Press release 07/2021 from 15.03.2021 | Last changed: 16.06.2021

    Germany's greenhouse gas emissions down 8.7 percent in 2020

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … should immediately double the planned pace of expansion for wind and solar power in this decade. Further measures will also have to be examined quickly in the … coal fell by 13 million tonnes of CO 2 , despite the commissioning of the Datteln 4 power plant. Among the most important reasons for the progress in the energy … at the same similarly high level of the previous year. As a result, coal-fired power plants were usually more expensive to operate in 2020 than gas-fired power

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-5: Claims expenditure for property insurance

    The picture shows a badly damaged single-family house. The exterior wall has been breached in several places, some windows are missing, and the exterior rendering is pitted to well above the ground floor. Mud and debris have accumulated all round the house.

    … in the neighbourhood. Depending on their size, hailstones can have enormous powers of impact capable of damaging roofs, photovoltaic units, window panes or … in the neighbourhood. Depending on their size, hailstones can have enormous powers of impact capable of damaging roofs, photovoltaic units, window panes or …