2024 Could Be Austria’s Hottest Year Ever
The average air temperature in Austria for 2024 is already 3.8 degrees Celsius above the annual average for the period 1961-1990.
Severe Thunderstorm Causes Chaos in Tiroler Oberland
One of the most serious incidents occurred on the Mittenwald railway line, where a train carrying 40 passengers became stranded after a landslide blocked its path.
Vienna’s Bathing Waters Rated ‘Excellent’
The water quality has been rated “excellent” at seven of the nine locations on the New Danube and five of the seven areas on the Old Danube.
“Last Generation Austria” Announces Break Up
In one of their final actions, activists spilled paint and glued themselves to the floor at Vienna Airport, leading to multiple arrests.
Wet Season Reduces Toxic Caterpillars in Vienna
Measuring 2-3 centimetres and moving in processions from tree to tree, the caterpillars’ toxic hairs can cause severe allergic reactions in humans.
Vienna Facility Grows 18,000 Trees for the City
The nursery grows species like field maple, hackberry and white ash, which are then relocated to their final destination.
Austrian Airports on Alert for Global Climate Protests
Authorities in Austria are on standby after activists in neighbouring Germany disrupted air traffic at Cologne/Bonn Airport for several hours.
Greenpeace Warns of Future Water Shortages
Greenpeace says 471 municipalities across Austria face a significant risk of severe water shortages by 2050.
MuseumsQuartier Aims for Climate Neutrality by 2030
With further greening measures planned, the ultimate goal is to transform around 30% of the MQ into green space.