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.
Study: Austrian Households Buying More Food
Austrian households increased fresh food purchases by over 3% in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year.
A Third of Austria’s Iconic Hallstätter Glacier Lost Since 2006
The Hallstätter Glacier, the largest glacier in the mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps (shared between Austria and Bavaria), is beyond saving, even in the most optimistic climate scenarios.
Early Bloom of Invasive Weed Raises Allergy Concerns
High temperatures and abundant rainfall in May and June created ideal conditions for ragweed growth, raising concerns for allergy sufferers.
“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.
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.
