Month: October 2022

Experts do not always agree: How to eat in a climate-friendly way?

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Opinions differ on whether organically or conventionally grown vegetables are more beneficial in terms of climate. More and more people are making sure their diets are not just healthy. They also want their food to have as little impact on the climate as possible. But what is the key to this? For many people, their diet is a very personal issue. And yet what we eat has a global impact. After all, food production is a driver of global warming. So what could a climate-friendly diet look like? One thing…

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Experts have good weather news for Austria

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Austria can look forward to mild weather and temperatures around 25 degrees. It will also be foggy, but the sun will quickly assert itself. The country remains under the influence of high pressure “Zacharias” on Friday, which will continue to provide calm, but partly foggy weather over the weekend. At the same time, as the high center shifts to southeastern Europe, the Alpine region enters an increasingly southwesterly high-altitude current. Thus it remains significantly too warm for the time of year. Today, Friday, the calm autumn weather continues, but fog…

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Heart attack is not a classic male disease

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According to the Ministry of Social Affairs, cardiovascular diseases are reported as the cause of death in 47 percent of women and 38 percent of men. Nevertheless, heart attacks are still considered a “classic men’s disease. Women, therefore, underestimate their risk and recognize symptoms too late, warns the Red Cross. If a heart attack is suspected, the emergency number should be dialed immediately; every minute can mean the difference between life and death. In men, acute chest pains, shortness of breath, and cold sweats are among the familiar symptoms. “In…

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4,342 new Corona infections were reported Thursday

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On Thursday, 4,342 new infections with the coronavirus were reported in Austria. According to the forecast, the number of hospital patients should continue declining. According to the AGES daily update, four thousand three hundred forty-two new coronavirus infections were recorded in Austria on National Day. The decline in infections and corona hospital patients.There were 2,096 infected people in hospitals on Thursday morning, 23 fewer than the previous day, and 99 affected people were cared for in intensive care units, seven fewer than on Wednesday and down 33 from the last…

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How can you still get the energy cost voucher now

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That energy will become more expensive was already apparent at the beginning of the year. Since April, the energy cost voucher for 150 euros has been sent to Austria’s households. It can be redeemed until March 31, 2023. However, whoever misplaces it and needs a new voucher can only apply for it until October 31, the Ministry of Finance now reminds. To request a new voucher, there are two ways: On the website www.energiekostenausgleich.gv.at by cell phone signature. By calling the telephone number 050 233 798Those who want to receive…

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“Zacharias” prolongs the too-warm autumn

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Bright prospects for the autumn vacations: October remains exceptionally mild with a gush of subtropical air. We can look forward to excellent mountain weather because there is still no snow on many hiking trails,” says Alpine Club legend Fritz Macher of the “Austria” section given the current Ubimet forecasts: the meteorologists of the private weather service indeed have sunny-mild long-range views for the clear heights to be climbed. According to them, the temperatures are partly ten degrees higher than the long-term average.According to Ubimet chief meteorologist Manfred Spatzierer, this is…

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“We have no choice”: Apple confirms USB-C on iPhone

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Apple has confirmed to launch of an iPhone equipped with USB-C. However, the company is not happy about this. When the Wall Street Journal asked if Apple would replace the Lightning connector, Apple’s marketing chief Greg Joswiak replied, “Of course, we have to comply. We don’t have a choice.” Because: the European Union is now mandating that all phones sold in its member countries use this connector if they have a physical charger. Not happy about change compulsionAsked when to expect USB-C on the iPhone, Joswiak replied, “The Europeans are…

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7,892 new Corona infections reported Wednesday

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The number of new Corona infections registered in Austria on Tuesday was 7,892, below the 8,000 mark. That’s more than the average of 7,117 new infections per day over the past seven days, according to AGES figures released Wednesday. Seven thousand eight hundred ninety-two new coronavirus infections were registered in Austria on Tuesday. A week ago, 13,048 new infections were reported. The seven-day incidence continues to fall; after 606.8 the previous day, it was reported today at 551.8 per 100,000 population. Fewer than 8,000 new Corona infections were reported Wednesday.However,…

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Corona numbers rise – now ministry responds

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The coronavirus continues to spread. Now wastewater monitoring in Austria is being expanded even further. In addition to the country’s 24 largest wastewater treatment plants, another 24 treatment plants will be included in the national wastewater monitoring system. This will enable the National Reference Center to analyze its results on virus loads and variant incidence in even greater detail. These findings play an increasingly important role in the assessment of corona situation. Austria is thus further expanding its pioneering international role. Wastewater monitoring is playing an increasingly important role in…

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