Climate change alters life in Austria. Many cities now have many hot days. A hot day is over 30 degrees Celsius. The group Greenpeace checked 80 cities. Cities like Wolfsberg have too few trees. Trees and plants cool the air well. Greenpeace wants more nature in city centers. 45 percent of the area should be green.
Farming has problems due to the weather. Experts met in Schiltern. They spoke about the variety of plants. This is called biodiversity. Many small farms fear strict rules from the EU. Farms need freedom for their work. Many different plants keep our food safe. Healthy soil and colorful fields help against crises. This also protects our health.
Austria has a debate about money for forests. A fund gives money to forests. This fund stays until 2028. It gets 54 million Euro. Many critics say this is bad. Rich forest owners should pay for themselves. They often planted only spruce trees. These trees do not like heat. Mixed forests are better for the climate.
