Researchers from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Austria and the Austrian Institute of Technology have created a dataset that shows how climate hazards are expected to change across Austria as global temperatures rise. They divided the country into a one-kilometre grid and calculated how often41 different hazards—such as extreme heat, frost, drought, heavy rain, wind, humidity, and wildfire risk—occur today and at 2°C, 3°C, and 4°C of global warming. These calculations turn into maps, allowing users to see where each hazard becomes more common, less common, or more intense over time. The dataset gives planners a clear picture of how warming could shift energy demand, renewable generation potential, and the vulnerability of critical infrastructure.
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