Vienna and Lower Austria Prepare for Flooding as Heavy Rain and Storms Continue
Vienna faced steady rain and strong winds on Friday, with heavier downpours and storm gusts up to 90 km/h expected on Saturday, particularly in the west of the city.
Austria Faces Road Closures Due to Severe Rain and Snow
The Austrian motorway authority, Asfinag, stated that teams along the Tauern region, Brenner Motorway, and Arlberg Expressway are on standby, fully prepared with salt supplies and snowplows.
Vienna to Introduce Own Climate Protection Law
Michael Ludwig plans to introduce Vienna’s own climate protection legislation by the end of the year, following the federal government’s failure to act.
Vienna to Switch Off Lights for ‘Earth Night’
The Danube Canal bridge lights and City Hall façade lighting will be turned off to support the initiative, which started in Germany in 2020.
Climate Activists Deflate Tyres of 40 Cars in Vienna
The group appears to be affiliated with the Tyre Extinguishers movement, which has claimed responsibility for deflating car tyres in Vienna before.
Austria Prepares for Final Summer Heatwave
Temperatures exceeding 30C are set to make a return to Austria this week as the summer’s final heatwave takes hold.
Stretch of Wien River to be Turned into Green Oasis
The area between the Brauhausbrücke and Zufferbrücke bridges will be transformed into a green and recreational oasis.
Attersee Gains New Public Access Point with Recreation Area
The Austrian Federal Forests (ÖBf) have acquired a 7,300-square-meter area in Schörfling am Attersee (Vöcklabruck district) from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) to establish a public bathing and recreation area with lake access.
Lowest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop in Austria Since 1990
The findings from the Environmental Agency reveal a significant overall improvement, surpassing earlier estimates from March.
Klimabonus Payments to Begin on September 2
This year’s basic amount is €145. Depending on one’s location, payment levels vary between €145, €195, €245 and €290.