How are you dealing with the rising cost of fossil fuels?
The energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has sent oil and gas prices soaring. What are the impacts of the energy crisis in your country and how are you reacting to the rise in petrol and diesel prices?
Can Switzerland live without Big Tech? We put it to the test
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Switzerland wants digital sovereignty, but can it really distance itself from Big Tech? Two Swissinfo journalists tried cutting ties with US tech giants. Here’s what happened.
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Two journalists cut ties with Big Tech to test digital independence. Discover the challenges and insights from their real-life experiment.
Switzerland will not join EU Copernicus scheme in coming years
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The Swiss government has opted not to take part in the EU Copernicus Earth observation scheme in the coming years, citing budget constraints.
Swiss river and lake levels remain low despite rain
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Switzerland is facing drought conditions, with water levels in many rivers and lakes unusually low for this time of year, despite some temporary relief from this week’s rain.
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The energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has highlighted the extent to which Switzerland continues to rely on oil and natural gas. An explainer.
Swiss scientists identify root barrier that helps plants withstand drought
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Researchers in Switzerland have discovered a mechanism that enables plants to store water more efficiently and better tolerate drought.
Lake Constance water levels fall to record June low
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In the western part of Lake Constance, bordering Switzerland, Germany and Austria, water levels have fallen to their lowest on record for June.
Gigantic new CERN collider aims to unlock secrets of universe
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Explore CERN’s plan for the Future Circular Collider. Learn about the project’s massive cost and environmental controversy.
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This explainer shows where Swiss capital flows into fossil fuels, how authorities monitor those investments, and why their heavy carbon footprint abroad has become a political flashpoint.
Should Switzerland prepare for a severe drought this summer?
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Fifty years after the “drought of the century”, Switzerland is heading into summer with unusually low water reserves. Drought can have unexpected effects, but simple measures can prevent critical situations.
AI has mixed impact on the workforce of Swiss companies
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The use of artificial intelligence in Swiss companies is widespread but the impact on the labour market is still unclear.
