‘No 50°C summers!’ alliance calls for greater heatwave protection
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Around 70 Swiss civil society organisations working in the climate, health, environmental and agricultural sectors have launched the ‘No 50°C summers!’ alliance, calling for immediate action against climate change and heatwaves.
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Swiss winegrowers begin harvest in mid-August for first time
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Switzerland’s grape harvest is set to be exceptionally early this year as prolonged drought and high temperatures accelerate ripening. In some regions, picking has already begun, an unprecedented development for mid-August.
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The heatwaves and drought are taking a growing toll on Swiss cheese producers. Cows are producing less milk and farmers are running short of fodder, forcing many to incur additional costs.
Economiesuisse: Switzerland faces CHF4bn bill to avert power shortages
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Preventing electricity shortages over the next two decades will cost Swiss consumers about CHF4 billion, according to an estimate by business federation economiesuisse cited by NZZ am Sonntag.
Swiss cities association seeks nationwide response to heatwaves
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The head of the Swiss Cities Association has called for a national strategy to help municipalities adapt to climate change, warning that many urban areas were designed for weather conditions that no longer exist.
In water-loving Switzerland, about 50 people drown every year
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Summer activities on Switzerland’s lakes and rivers are hugely popular, but their dangers are sometimes underestimated. Every year, about 50 drownings are recorded.
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Despite heatwaves and wildfires across Europe, most Swiss consumers say climate concerns do not influence their spending or investment decisions.
