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Just under 12 million: Once again more cyclists registered at Vienna's counting stations - Vienna
meinbezirk.at/wien/c-lokales/erneut-mehr-radfahrer-bei-wiens-zaehlstellen-registriert_a6602094
Viennese cycled more in 2023 too: Almost twelve million cyclists were counted at 18 measuring points, an increase of three percent compared to 2022.
diepresse.com/18308049/wiener-radelten-auch-2023-mehr
Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger named New Zealander of the Year: Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger has been named as the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512850/climate-scientist-dr-jim-salinger-named-new-zealander-of-the-year
A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities
apnews.com/article/manhattan-traffic-congestion-fee-980981d0a67f14b75630eeae5e58b049
Schottentor: drunk man attacks police officers in subway station - Inner City: A violent incident occurred at the Schottentor public transport station on ...
meinbezirk.at/innere-stadt/c-lokales/alkoholisierter-mann-attackiert-polizisten-in-u-bahnstation_a6609711
Could hurt feelings: St. Stephen's Cathedral will not show any more Helnwein cloths - Inner City
meinbezirk.at/innere-stadt/c-lokales/stephansdom-zeigt-keine-weiteren-helnwein-tuecher_a6596316
Inner city: 26 new benches installed along Ringstrasse - Inner City: Admire historical magnificent buildings while sitting: A total of 26 new benches were ...
meinbezirk.at/innere-stadt/c-politik/entlang-der-ringstrasse-26-neue-sitzbaenke-aufgestellt_a6582559
The feeling of Favoriten: Does Vienna have a problem district?: Stabbings, a sexually abused girl, loitering young men - is Favoriten just tipping over? And what ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000212948/das-gef252hl-von-favoriten
Rod Oram remembered as 'brave', 'sharp' and a 'true gentleman': A "true gentleman", a top business journalist and a tireless advocate for climate action are some ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512215/rod-oram-remembered-as-brave-sharp-and-a-true-gentleman
Zauner to Sacher: Always fine goods from the “Aumat” in the Hofburg - Inner City: In the new delicatessen vending machine in the Hofburg, called "Aumat" ...
meinbezirk.at/innere-stadt/c-lokales/jederzeit-feine-ware-aus-dem-aumat-in-der-hofburg_a6596118
AUA cancels 400 flights, staff threaten to strike: How it came about and what it means for passengers
falter.at/morgen/20240327/die-aua-streicht-400-fluege-das-personal-streikt-was-fuer-fluggaeste-bedeutet
"Earth Hour" worldwide: Lights out for the climate: With "Earth Hour" on Saturday, people around the world set an example for more climate protection. In Germany ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klimaschutz-earth-hour-aktion-weltweit-100.html
Scientists fear planetary shift as record ocean heat enters second year: Scientists say the ocean heat could represent a major change to Earth systems that ...
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/03/20/record-ocean-heat-climate/
Snake Steak Could Be a Climate-Friendly Source of Protein: Pythons turn their food into meat pretty efficiently, a study finds, making them an intriguing ...
scientificamerican.com/article/snake-steak-could-be-a-climate-friendly-source-of-protein/
Quick Glance: Python Meat as an Eco-Friendly Protein Source
- Researchers explore the efficiency of python meat production as a potential alternative to environmentally damaging cows.
- Pythons can convert food into meat very efficiently, making them an intriguing option compared to environmentally harmful cows.
- Pythons could be a solution for protein supply in a growing global population, although further studies on environmental impact and nutritional content are necessary.
- The acceptance of python meat as a food source, especially in Western cultures, remains uncertain, despite being customary in certain parts of the world.
Mercedes is also building new diesel engines: While Volkswagen remains on the electric course and hopes for further tax subsidies, companies such as BMW, Skoda ...
focus.de/auto/neuheiten/oberemittelklasse/dieselhybrid-verkauft-sich-gut-kunde-entscheidet-was-er-moechte-mercedes-baut-auch-neue-dieselmotoren_id_259764381.html
Quick Glance: Mercedes Develops Diesel and Hybrid Engines
- Mercedes focuses on customer preferences, developing diesel and hybrid engines to comply with EU7 standards.
- Despite preparing for the phase-out of combustion engines by 2035, Mercedes plans to continue offering petrol, diesel, and hybrid drives.
- Mercedes aims to streamline model naming, introducing electric versions under the MB.EA platform while continuing to produce petrol and diesel versions under existing names.
- The introduction of climate-friendly HVO diesel is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Transport, providing greener options at the pump but at a higher cost.
Baltimore bridge collapse halts coal shipments: Coal exports from the busy U.S. port of Baltimore have been disrupted following the collapse of a bridge that was ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/baltimore-bridge-collapse-halts-coal-shipments-2024-03-26/
Climate diesel HVO 100 - can my car tolerate the fuel?: From April, it will be possible to fill up with the new HVO climate diesel - as a CO2-reduced alternative ...
focus.de/auto/news/hvo-100-sauberer-als-ein-tesla-kann-mein-auto-den-neuen-klima-sprit-tanken_id_259777393.html
UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat, ice-melt increases in 2023
9news.com.au/world/global-warming-climate-change-worlds-hottest-year-was-2023-un-red-alert-report-reveals/afb72b6a-bc84-4064-9404-1e513c90a817
Quick Glance: UN Issues Climate Change Warning After Record Heat and Ice Melt
- The UN weather agency is raising the alarm about climate change, warning that global efforts to reverse the trend have been inadequate.
- The 1.5-degree limit of the Paris Climate Agreement is at risk as the average temperature from March 2023 to February 2024 exceeded this threshold.
- In 2023, over 90% of ocean waters experienced heat wave conditions at least once, glaciers lost record amounts of ice, and Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest level.
- Despite the alarming news, there is a glimmer of hope as renewable energy capacity has significantly increased, and calls for more climate action are growing.
Hietzinger Juwel: Now the renovation of Villa Beer begins - Hietzing: The renovation of Villa Beer has started. MeinBezirk.at was able to view the house again in ...
meinbezirk.at/hietzing/c-lokales/jetzt-geht-es-los-mit-der-sanierung-der-villa-beer_a6595323
India has millions of dairy farmers. It's creating a methane problem that's tricky to solve
apnews.com/article/methane-emissions-dairy-farming-climate-change-india-global-warming-agriculture-5aa77866e27f6d94e14e4e394e0b7201
"Earth Hour": How big is the desire for climate protection?: One hour of lights out for the climate - today is "Earth Hour". Many people around the world are ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klimaschutz-earth-hour-2024-licht-aus-aktion-100.html
Quick Glance: Climate Protection and Democracy: Earth Hour 2024
- Famous landmarks worldwide will turn off their lights for an hour during Earth Hour on Saturday evening.
- WWF calls for support for climate protection, respect, and democracy.
- Perceptions of climate protection measures often differ from actual support levels.
- Experts caution against a distorted perception of climate change that can discourage people from taking action.
Chevron owns this city's news site. Many stories aren't told: Chevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site ...
npr.org/2024/03/28/1239650727/chevron-fossil-fuel-richmond-standard-california-news
Former Neighbours star sends UK into a spin: OPINION
news.com.au/entertainment/tv/current-affairs/losing-its-mind-uk-goes-wild-for-holly-valance/news-story/0d243162aec50d69103d06c64ffe2db5
Homeowners in these U.S. cities face the greatest threat from climate change: Images of neighborhoods devastated by natural disasters have become commonplace in ...
thehill.com/homenews/4540184-homeowners-in-these-u-s-cities-face-the-greatest-threat-from-climate-change/
Campaign looks to connect Latinos with Climate Action Plan funds: A new campaign is underway to help Hispanics in battleground states access federal climate ...
thehill.com/latino/4546933-campaign-latinos-climate-action-plan/
Chorley Council to install five 'living roof' bus shelters: Five ‘living roof’ bus shelters will be introduced across Chorley to boost the borough’s biodiversity ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24204375.chorley-council-install-five-living-roof-bus-shelters/
Scientists explore complex pattern of tipping points in the Atlantic's current system
phys.org/news/2024-03-scientists-explore-complex-pattern-atlantic.html
Environmental Defense Fund will oppose Trump's candidacy as it aims to spend $20M before election
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/environmental-defense-fund-will-oppose-trumps-candidacy-aims-spend-20m-rcna144168
EPA issues new auto rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
apnews.com/article/epa-electric-vehicles-emissions-limits-climate-biden-e6d581324af51294048df24269b5d20a
Quick Glance: New EPA Clean Car Rules: California Comparison
- The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards, described as the most ambitious plan to reduce emissions from passenger vehicles.
- California is moving faster than the federal government to push the transportation sector to slash emissions by banning the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles starting in 2035.
- The EPA rule applies to model years 2027 to 2032 and will significantly reduce emissions from new passenger cars.
- Environmental groups have welcomed the new EPA plans aimed at reducing emissions from a source responsible for one-fifth of the nation's carbon pollution.
Theater at work: New play questions the role of messengers - Inner City: The new play “/please/ don’t shoot the messenger” at the Theater am Werk at St ...
meinbezirk.at/innere-stadt/c-freizeit/neues-stueck-hinterfragt-die-rolle-der-nachrichtenboten_a6609999
‘Climate of fear’: UN accuses Russia of abuses in occupied Ukraine: In its first in-depth report on the situation in occupied Ukraine, UN says it found evidence ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/21/climate-of-fear-un-accuses-russia-of-abuses-in-occupied-ukraine
Polar turning point probably in the next decade: The Arctic could be ice-free in the next ten years, at least for a day. It would be the first time in at least ...
spektrum.de/news/eisfreie-arktis-polare-zeitenwende-schon-im-naechsten-jahrzehnt/2210463
Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Expanding Electric Vehicles: The regulations are not a ban but would require automakers to sell more electric ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/climate/biden-phase-out-gas-cars.html
Start of the competition: What will the House of Austrian History look like? - Inner City
meinbezirk.at/innere-stadt/c-wirtschaft/wie-wird-das-haus-der-geschichte-oesterreich-aussehen_a6591747
Three traditional companies: New management for IG Kaufleute Wollzeile - Inner City
meinbezirk.at/innere-stadt/c-wirtschaft/neue-leitung-fuer-die-ig-kaufleute-wollzeile_a6596052
Chaotic life in the trenches of Migori's gold mines: Chaotic life in the trenches of Migori's gold mines
nation.africa/kenya/health/chaotic-life-in-the-trenches-of-migori-s-gold-mines-4549498
In surprise vote, European climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/surprise-vote-major-european-climate-protection-plan-shelved-108465619
Lufthansa Group marks one year of ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative: Lufthansa Group marks one year of its ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative with ...
aerotime.aero/articles/lufthansa-green-fares-anniversary
A coal billionaire is building the world’s biggest clean energy plant and it’s five times the size of Paris
cnn.com/2024/03/19/business/india-adani-green-energy-plant-climate-intl-hnk/
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Saving Seals From a Sea of Plastic and Marine Garbage: Ocean Conservation Namibia is disentangling a record number of seals, while broadcasting the perils of ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/climate/ocean-conservation-naimbia-baby-seals.html
Protests in remote Ladakh enter 3rd week. Locals demand protection of fragile ecology, land autonomy
apnews.com/article/ladakh-india-china-climate-protests-wangchuk-a5b27e09ad2bbdc10b98e4e7a90a9ed7
Vienna: Ice cream parlors awaken from hibernation in the city center - Inner City
meinbezirk.at/innere-stadt/c-wirtschaft/eissalons-erwachen-in-der-innenstadt-aus-dem-winterschlaf_a6580039
Federal Constitutional Court: Five important decisions in 2024: Football, voting rights and again and again the AfD: On which important questions the Federal ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/bundesverfassungsgericht-karlsruhe-2024-wahlrecht-afd-klima-fussball-100.html
Who survives climate change: If the Earth's climate changes, many species will become extinct. But certain characteristics actually make organisms more robust - ...
spektrum.de/news/artensterben-wer-den-klimawandel-ueberlebt/2210661
How a Trump presidency could threaten Biden’s signature climate achievement: Democrats’ sweeping Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has fueled significant progress in ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4543117-trump-biden-inflation-reduction-act-hamper-climate-gains/
South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave: South Sudan is shutting all its schools and warning of an extreme heat wave that's ...
apnews.com/article/south-sudan-schools-closed-heat-wave-b52d535e3ee7284b2832c0cfd14b1167
Ulli Sima: “I detest bicycle lanes”: Ulli Sima (SPÖ) is the longest-serving city councilor in the Vienna state government. profil meets the studied molecular ...
profil.at/oesterreich/ulli-sima-ich-verabscheue-fahrradstreifen/402820954
Gifts instead of environmental protection: Europe capitulates to the farmers' riot
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/eu-agrarpolitik-europa-kapituliert-vor-der-bauernrandale-kommentar-a-c7c36d21-2d69-4f56-a5a2-1e0b7c87ed5e
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Summer coming early? New NOAA forecast map predicts warm 3 months ahead in these states
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4547281-summer-coming-early-new-noaa-forecast-map-predicts-warm-3-months-ahead-in-these-states/
‘Tell him he’s dreaming’: Labor blasts Coalition plan for nuclear power in a decade
smh.com.au/politics/federal/tell-him-he-s-dreaming-labor-blasts-coalition-plan-for-nuclear-power-in-a-decade-20240310-p5fb6i.html
"Last generation" wants to block sidewalks and streets in Berlin on Saturday: "Last generation" wants to block sidewalks and streets in Berlin on Saturday
tagesschau.de/inland/regional/berlin/rbb-letzte-generation-will-am-samstag-in-berlin-gehwege-und-strassen-blockieren-100.html
Quick Glance: Climate Activists of the Last Generation Change Protest Strategy
- The 'Last Generation' introduces new, less radical forms of protest aimed at broader participation in resistance.
- The group addresses a statement to Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, emphasizing the urgency of action.
- Activists plan 'Disobedient Assemblies' as a new form of protest and intend to run for the EU Parliament.
- Discussions on the climate crisis and reaching tipping points are central to the 'Last Generation's' strategy.
Police remove Greta Thunberg from blocking Swedish parliament: Swedish police on Tuesday forcibly removed Greta Thunberg and other climate activists who were ...
reuters.com/world/europe/police-remove-greta-thunberg-blocking-swedish-parliament-entrance-2024-03-12/
California tribe that lost 90% of land during Gold Rush to get site to serve as gateway to redwoods
apnews.com/article/california-redwood-tribes-agreement-8bd1b41d9bdc716c5c3ab62010a4469c
Electronic waste has grown to record levels. Here’s why that’s a huge problem: The growth of global e-waste is far outpacing recycling efforts ...
cnn.com/2024/03/20/climate/electronic-waste-recycling-climate-un/
The world is warming faster than scientists expected: Fossil fuel groups and investors cannot afford to ignore the warnings
ft.com/content/6f858196-0a9c-4f0f-9720-a0a81849a998
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Global water crisis fuelling more conflicts, UN report warns: Water resources under stress as economies and populations grow with 2.2 billion people lacking ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/22/increasing-water-scarcity-fuelling-more-global-conflicts-un-report-warns
The alarming climate footprint of Putin's war of aggression on Ukraine: Due to combat operations, fires on the front line and the necessary reconstruction ...
focus.de/earth/analyse/co2-emissionen-so-hoch-wie-belgien-pro-jahr-die-erschreckende-klima-bilanz-von-putins-angriffskrieg-auf-die-ukraine_id_259752720.html
Much of America asks: Where did winter go? Spring starts early as US winter was warmest on record
apnews.com/article/winter-warming-missing-climate-change-snow-e5e45c1d5eb9f168030e0fe90ac36ac8
France's Macron says EU-Mercosur proposal is 'very bad deal' on visit to Brazil: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday during his visit to Brazil ...
reuters.com/world/frances-macron-says-proposed-eu-mercosur-agreement-is-very-bad-deal-2024-03-27/
Changes for drivers in April 2024: Cannabis consumption will be largely legal from April and is likely to cause some chaos on the roads ...
focus.de/auto/ratgeber/sicherheit/aenderungen-fuer-autofahrer-kiffer-blitzer-gruener-sprit-der-auto-april-wird-vogelwild_id_259794205.html
State Farm discontinuing 72,000 home policies in California in latest blow to state insurance market
apnews.com/article/california-wildfires-state-farm-insurance-149da2ade4546404a8bd02c08416833b
With unsold grain piled high, a Polish farmer faces an uncertain future as war in Ukraine grinds on
apnews.com/article/poland-farmer-protests-european-union-ukraine-84f173543246ef173d7b4dd4f25c3587
Buttigieg: Biden’s SOTU address showed a leader ‘in command’: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Sunday praised President Biden’s State of the Union ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4522879-buttigieg-bidens-sotu-address-showed-a-leader-in-command/
Climate organization puts $120M into 2024 election: The League of Conservation Voters, a major left wing advocacy group and funder, will put a whopping $120 ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4542873-climate-org-puts-money-2024-election/
Should I stop eating meat? Climate scientists set a deadline for curbing the meat and dairy industries.
vox.com/future-perfect/2024/3/20/24105735/peak-meat-livestock-emissions-plant-based-climate-deadline
Church Am Hof: When a view of the underworld is denied - Inner City: The Am Hof church hides a secret: its choir crypt. It was built in 1662 ...
meinbezirk.at/innere-stadt/c-lokales/wenn-der-blick-in-die-unterwelt-verwehrt-bleibt_a6561534
Biden’s regulators poised to issue rule meant to drive electric car sales: The regulation offers a test of President Biden’s ability to drive an ambitious ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/20/bidens-regulators-poised-to-issue-rule-meant-to-drive-electric-car-sales-00148019
Dutch court ruling considers national airline guilty of greenwashing: KLM found to have used ‘misleading and therefore illegal’ adverts to bolster green ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/20/dutch-court-finds-airline-guilty-of-greenwashing
U.S. clamps down on oil and gas firms releasing potent greenhouse gas: The Bureau of Land Management finalized a rule limiting releases of methane ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/27/methane-waste-prevention-rule/
Mars could be driving ‘giant whirlpools’ in the Earth’s deep oceans, new study finds
cnn.com/2024/03/12/climate/mars-earth-ocean-currents-climate-intl/
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How the climate crisis is putting your favorite summer fruits at risk: Warmer winters mean earlier blooms, and a sudden dip in temperatures during the season ...
cnn.com/2024/03/23/climate/us-early-spring-climate-fruits-peaches/
New transport strategy not anti-motorist, says Ryan: Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the new strategy 'Moving Together' is about making ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0328/1440434-ireland-transport/
Food prices could increase further due to climate change's effect on inflation around the world: Study
abcnews.go.com/International/food-prices-increase-due-climate-effect-inflation-study/story
US leads Saudi Arabia, Russia in oil production: The U.S. is churning out nearly 13 million barrels per day, EIA data shows.
axios.com/2024/03/12/us-oil-production-saudi-russia
Bastian Gierull from Octopus Energy in the "climate lab": energy poverty, wind turbine tariffs, low-cost heat pumps
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Bastian-Gierull-von-Octopus-Energy-im-Klima-Labor-Energiearmut-Windrad-Tarife-guenstige-Waermepumpen-article24786943.html
Advocates attack removal of climate change from government's draft transport policy
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511387/advocates-attack-removal-of-climate-change-from-government-s-draft-transport-policy
Climate as a reason for redundancy: the labor market needs to rethink: Once the fancy company car, now climate protection: what makes a job attractive is ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/fachkraeftemangel-klimawandel-kuendigung-umweltschutz-100.html
These Cattle Farmers Are Cutting Emissions and Boosting Nature: Adaptive multi-paddock grazing—moving cows from pasture to pasture—helps trap carbon in the soil ...
time.com/collection/time-co2-futures/6835547/regenerative-cattle-farming/
Papua New Guinea floods, landslides leave at least 23 dead: Mountain and coastal provinces were flooded, with one coastal village considering relocating due to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/20/papua-new-guinea-floods-landslides-leave-at-least-23-dead
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