Climate protection is still among the top priorities on the agenda of the Austrian Federal Ministry.
A good start to the New Year without fine particulate matter and noise: Colorful fireworks may be a beautiful sight; however, they represent a significant noise and air pollution burden for the population.
Noise is one of the environmental hazards most directly perceived by the public. Unlike many other environmental problems, noise has a direct impact on our daily lives—it disturbs our peace and quiet, impairs our concentration, and can pose a long-term health risk. In Austria, traffic—particularly road traffic—is the dominant source of noise.
