Austria Tops EU in Waste Volume but Excels in Recycling Rates
Austria ranks first in EU waste generation but recycles 60%; EU audit warns recycling targets, capacity, and market demand lag behind.
Vienna Cuts CO₂ Emissions by Nearly 6% in One Year
Vienna cuts CO₂ emissions by 5.8%, surpassing Austria’s average. Strong climate policies and green initiatives drive the success.
42 Climate Activists Charged with Property Damage in Vienna
Vienna prosecutors charge 42 “Last Generation” activists for property damage but drop criminal organization allegations.
Controlled Blast Fells 145-Meter Landmark In Trieben, Austria
The 145-meter “Long Ernst” chimney in Trieben, Styria, was demolished in a controlled blast, ending a major landmark of the region’s industry.
Austria’s First Littering Report Shows 15,000 Tons Of Waste
Austria’s first littering report shows 15,000 tons of waste yearly, with cigarette butts leading and cleanup costs hitting €200 million.
Klosterneuburg: 200 Passengers Evacuated After Storm
A storm in Tulln caused flash floods in St. Andrä-Wördern and halted a train in Klosterneuburg, forcing the evacuation of 200 passengers.
Austria Backs Postponing EU 2040 Climate Decision
Austria and EU states push 2040 climate target vote to October, sparking criticism from Greens and activists over delays.
Study: Cooling Demand in Austria May Double by 2050
Austria’s cooling demand could more than double by 2050, with cities facing up to 319 hot days a year, a new climate study warns.
Austria Research Maps Future Wildfire Hotspots
IIASA’s FLAM model maps future wildfire hotspots in Austria, urging active forest management as climate change drives higher fire risk.
Up to 36°C: Hot Days Ahead Across Austria
Austria’s next heatwave is here: up to 36°C, sunny skies, and only light storms expected by Tuesday.