I cover climate change and energy through reportages, articles, interviews and in-depth reports. I am interested in the impacts of global warming on everyday life and solutions for an emission-free planet.
Passionate about travel and discovery, I studied biology and other natural sciences. I have been a journalist for SWI swissinfo.ch for more than 20 years.
Why ocean warming matters for landlocked countries such as Switzerland
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The seas have never been this warm since records began. Rising ocean temperatures also affect life in land-locked countries.
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This year’s summer was the hottest and driest in Switzerland since measurements began in 1864. Only one national record remained unbroken.
Why Switzerland is still not ready to face heatwaves
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Several Swiss cities have strengthened their measures against heatwaves. However, a nationwide strategy is still lacking.
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This year’s exceptional drought is causing irreversible damage to Swiss forests. But trees’ health is being undermined by more than just the lack of rainfall.
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Switzerland pioneered the artificial modification of clouds, known as cloud seeding, which many countries now practise. However, recent experiments to reduce hail damage have not produced the desired results.
Drought in Switzerland: Europe’s ‘water tower’ runs dry
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Rivers reduced to trickles, scorched landscapes and forests taking on autumn colours weeks ahead of schedule: such scenes highlight the severity of a drought unmatched in Switzerland for decades.
Switzerland’s new energy challenge: keeping cool in a warming climate
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Swiss homes and cities were designed to cope with winter. But as summers heat up, people are now scrambling for ways to cool down. What does this mean for the electricity grid?
Sparse rainfall and heatwaves have put Switzerland on drought alert
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Fifty years after the “drought of the century”, Switzerland is facing into summer 2026 with unusually low water reserves. Some simple measures can prevent critical situations.
How to prevent wildfires in Switzerland and Europe
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With risk levels high across much of Switzerland, an expert explains why the wildfire season started early in Europe this year and what can help the situation.
These five charts explain why nobody wants a data centre next door
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Around the world, communities are increasingly concerned about the amount of electricity, water and land these facilities require.
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Ten years on, has the Gotthard Base Tunnel fulfilled expectations, shortened travel times through the Alps and brought more passengers and freight onto trains?
Solar energy from railways shows first positive results in Switzerland
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The world’s first removable solar power plant, installed alongside a railway line, is now operational in Switzerland. It is attracting interest in Italy, France and Asia.
Charts show fossil fuel reliance in Switzerland and worldwide
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Despite climate commitments and the expansion of renewable energy, Switzerland – like the rest of the world – remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels.
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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.
Global energy turmoil: how resilient is Switzerland?
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How resilient is Switzerland in an energy crisis? Discover how long its fuel reserves could last – and the risks posed by disruptions in key routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
Climate fatalism and disengagement in Switzerland are on the rise
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Despite being one of the world’s fastest-warming countries, Switzerland stands out for its public’s relatively low appetite for climate action.
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Switzerland imports its oil and gas. Discover where its energy comes from, key suppliers like the US and Norway, and how the system works.
Colombia summit marks ‘historic’ step toward phase-out of fossil fuels
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Representatives from nearly 60 countries met in Colombia to discuss a global shift away from fossil fuels, a move Switzerland’s environment ambassador described as a positive step forward.
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?
What is your country doing to protect you from the impacts of climate change?
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Switzerland violated its citizens’ fundamental rights by not taking enough climate action. Do you think your right to a healthy environment is being respected?
Price, quality, origin: which factors influence whether you buy imported products?
By importing certain products, consumers in rich countries contribute to deforestation in tropical regions. Is it possible to consume while still respecting the environment? Let us know what you think in the comments below. From the article How consumers in rich countries drive global deforestation
