Bus Drivers Stage Nationwide Warning Strikes
Around 12,000 drivers took part in the action, which affected major operators, including ÖBB Postbus, Blaguss, and Dr. Richard.
Groups Call for Reinstatement of Green Heating Subsidies
NGOs and interest groups have warned that suspending the subsidies could hinder progress in Austria’s heating transition.
Austria’s Agriculture Hit Hard by Climate Change
Experts warn that Austria’s national food security is under threat, with total damages amounting to €260 million in 2024.
Geosphere Austria Unveils Supercomputer to Enhance Forecasting
Compared to its predecessor from 2017, the new supercomputer, with its 19,200 processing cores, delivers 1.7 times the computing power.
Fuel and Heating Costs to Rise with CO2 Tax Increase
The tax rise is part of the government’s efforts to curb emissions and will be offset by an increase in the climate bonus scheme.
Austria to Cut Gas Network as Households Move Away from Gas
As more Austrian households turn to alternative heating, the remaining gas users risk ending up with higher bills.
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.
Austria Plans Truck Toll Increase
The proposed increase of 7.7% would bring the rate for the least polluting trucks to 21.86 cents per kilometre, excluding VAT.
Austria Records Wettest September in History
September 2024 has officially become the wettest on record in Austria, with more than twice the usual amount of rainfall.
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.