41 Million EU Laptops Face Windows 11 Waste Risk
Google and Refurbed launch ChromeOS Flex initiative to save millions of aging computers from landfills as Windows 10 support expires.
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Van der Bellen Urges Climate Action at COP31
At the Antalya summit, Austria's president used spring water to warn of global resource scarcity and demand rapid emission reductions.
Black Plastic Packaging Faces Recycling Hurdles
Current sorting technology and high costs hinder black plastic recycling despite new EU regulations aimed at reducing packaging waste.
Austria's Repair Bonus Used for 200,000 Devices
Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig reports high demand for the repair bonus program as it nears its scheduled conclusion in late 2026.
Over 41,000 Apply for Final 2026 PV Funding Call
Energy State Secretary Elisabeth Zehetner reports 192 million euros in funding requests for photovoltaic systems and storage projects.
Austria Approves 770 Million Euro Climate Plan
The Austrian government has launched a 770 million euro Climate Social Plan to cut emissions in transport and buildings through 2032.
Vienna Upgrades Danube Island Pumping Station
Vienna completes an 18-million-euro modernization of its pumping station, boosting capacity to 60,000 liters per second for flood safety.
Vienna to Redesign Josef-Matthias-Hauer-Platz
Vienna's Josefstadt district will unseal 2,600 square meters of concrete to create a greener, climate-resilient square by summer 2027.
Vienna Ranks Third in European Gas Phase-Out
Greenpeace ranks Vienna third among 15 European capitals for its gas phase-out progress, trailing only Stockholm and Paris in the study.
Lower Austria Launches Wind Power Campaign
The 'Heimat sicherer Energie' initiative highlights how 2,400 megawatts of wind capacity supports local jobs and community projects.