Schwarzenegger’s Austrian World Summit Draws 1,500 for Climate
1,500 global participants convened at Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Austrian World Summit in Vienna to tackle climate action.
Austria Exceeds EU Recycling Targets for Packaging & Paper
Austria’s ARA surpasses EU recycling targets for packaging and waste paper, pledges to meet stricter 2025 goals while calling for tighter verification of Member State data.
Italian Environmental Group Criticizes Austria’s Ski Industry
Italian environmental group Legambiente criticizes Austria’s glacier ski resort expansions, awarding a “black flag,” while Austria defends its eco-standards in winter tourism.
One in Three Austrians Affected by Traffic Noise
One in three Austrians suffers from traffic noise, mostly caused by cars. VCÖ calls for lower speed limits and more cycling and walking to reduce the burden.
Austrian New-Build Completions Fall to 25,200 in 2025
Housing completions in Austria plunge to 25,200 units in 2025, half the level of 2019, with privately financed rentals hardest hit.
Austria: Late Winter and Early Spring in April’s First Week
Austria faces a rainy start to the week, but sunny and warmer weather up to 22°C is expected from midweek onward.
Happel Stadium Roof Fitted with Final Photovoltaic Module
Vienna’s Happel Stadium now has an emissions-free rooftop, with a new solar system generating enough electricity to power 1,100 households annually.
Austria Experiences Dry February, With 66% Less Precipitation
Over the past 30 years, it has only been drier three times, in 1998, 2003, and most recently in 2011.
WHO: Austrian Air Quality Still Poor
The majority of Austrian measurement stations exceeded the air pollution limits recommended by the World Health Organization.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Austrian Mineral Water
The “forever chemical” TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) was found in 14 out of 23 mineral and medicinal waters tested across Austria.