Red Fox Named Austria’s Animal of the Year
The fox beat the chamois and the ground squirrel to claim the title in a nationwide poll organised by the Nature Conservation Association.
Austria Faces EU Legal Action Over Delayed Climate Plan
Austria is among 13 EU countries facing legal action for failing to submit their final National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) on time.
Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium to Go Emission-Neutral
Recently, one of Vienna’s largest geothermal systems was installed beneath the pitch, along with an LED lighting upgrade.
Vienna Air Quality Worsens Due to Weather and Heating Season
Pollution levels in Vienna have worsened due to recent weather, the heating season, and drifting fine dust from surrounding areas.
Austria Introduces News Recycling Rules for Plastic and Metal
Starting January 1, 2025, plastic and metal packaging will be uniformly collected across Austria in either the “yellow sack” or “yellow bin.”
Mattersburg Construction Crew Uncovers 1.8-Meter Elephant Fossil
According to initial reports, the tusk may belong to an early species of steppe elephant, a predecessor of the mammoth.
Wolves Return to Austria from Eastern Europe
The sparsely populated, forested Waldviertel region in Lower Austria has proven to be prime habitat.
Vienna Tests Climate-Resilient Trees
Among the recent additions are a fruitless pear, plane trees, the rein tree, and American ash – all selected for their heat tolerance.
Over 80% of Austrians Support Measures to Combat Climate Crisis
Three-quarters of the 1,000 respondents also expressed their intention to adopt more climate-friendly behaviours in the future.
Comet ‘Tsuchinshan-Atlas’ Briefly Visible Over Vienna
Shortly after 7:15 PM, excitement went up through the crowd gathered at the Sophienalpe in Vienna’s Penzing district.