Illustrative image of a construction site, undated. An ecologist has criticised the ongoing sealing of soils in Austria and called for a "general planning concept" to protect local ecosystems. (NewsX/Bee)
Picture shows a Beewise beehive, undated. The head of a startup which created a solar-powered hive-monitoring system has said there is a sense of urgency" in ensuring the existence of bees. (NewsX/Bee)