Austria’s Climate Policy Fails to Meet Key Targets
The Austrian Court of Audit found that only two of its recommendations for climate protection were fully implemented.
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.
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.
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 Facility Grows 18,000 Trees for the City
The nursery grows species like field maple, hackberry and white ash, which are then relocated to their final destination.