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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-6: Contamination of bathing waters by cyanobacteria burdens

    The picture shows the palm of a hand stroking the surface of a water body.

    … The risk is particularly high for young children and children of primary-school age who are apt to swallow relatively large amounts of water inadvertently when playing … The risk is particularly high for young children and children of primary-school age who are apt to swallow relatively large amounts of water inadvertently when playing …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-4: Ragweed pollen burden

    The picture shows a close-up of a ragweed plant in flower.

    … individuals will suffer from related complaints. This adds to the stress for people who are prone to suffering from allergies. In Germany, ragweed pollen – the same way … individuals will suffer from related complaints. This adds to the stress for people who are prone to suffering from allergies. In Germany, ragweed pollen – the same way …

  • Press release 24/08 from 07.04.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Summer, sun, climate change

    … effects on health. Press release No. 24/08 | 07.04.2008   Sunburn and heat rash—who isn’t familiar with these wretched symptoms of a long drawn-out sunbath? These …

  • Press release 31/2020 from 13.07.2020 | Last changed: 22.07.2020

    Electrical and electronic waste: Germany misses EU collection rate of 45 percent by a narrow margin

    Waschmaschinen auf einem Haufen

    … the collection rate of at least 65 percent that applies to Germany from 2019, a whole package of measures is needed. "If we want to comply with the EU targets in … recovery points. It would be conceivable, for example, that additional retailers who sell electrical appliances would be obliged to take back the equipment, in …

  • 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.

    … Temporarily, there were more than 3,000 emergency relief respondents involved who came from several Federal Länder. Several adjacent villages with a total of 700 … Temporarily, there were more than 3,000 emergency relief respondents involved who came from several Federal Länder. Several adjacent villages with a total of 700 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-5: Damaged timber – extent of random use

    The picture shows a dense spruce forest. Several trees are dead, and in the foreground there is deadwood lying on the forest floor.

    … thus giving rise to safety risks for recreational woodland users or for people who work in these areas. This is why forestry organisations – at least regionally – … thus giving rise to safety risks for recreational woodland users or for people who work in these areas. This is why forestry organisations – at least regionally – …

  • News from 14.04.2020 | Last changed: 12.05.2020

    New blog: Corona Sustainability Compass (CSC)

    People on a square

    … crisis is presenting our healthcare system with some huge challenges: those who have fallen prey to the virus have to be helped to prevent the virus from …

  • 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.

    … on the coast – health risk to bathers Local residents are not the only people who appreciate the German coast for its high leisure and recreation value: Coastal … concentration of Vibrio vulnificus . … Local residents are not the only people who appreciate the German coast for its high leisure and recreation value: Coastal …