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.
Fibre optics detect the invisible waves that melt Greenland’s ice sheet
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The breaking off of large chunks of ice from glaciers accelerates the melting of the Arctic ice sheet in Greenland. This has been measured for the first time by a research team using fibre optics.
Luxury or necessity? Five questions about air conditioning in Switzerland and around the world
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As heatwaves become more intense and frequent, sales of air conditioners are booming. But this has consequences for the climate and electricity consumption.
What is the future of glacier tourism in a world with less ice?
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Climate change puts glacier tourism at risk. How can this vital industry be saved for local communities? Here are some adaptation strategies.
Fading fast: the final years of East Africa’s glaciers
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East Africa’s tropical glaciers, from Kilimanjaro to Mount Kenya, are disappearing due to climate change. What does this mean for the continent’s water supply?
Why climate change and wars are reviving interest in nuclear energy
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Is the Fukushima effect over? Here's why there is renewed interest around the atom and which nations want to build new nuclear power plants.
Fibre optics on glaciers open new frontiers for natural disaster predictions
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The fibre-optic cables we use to surf the Internet and make phone calls could help us predict a landslide or the collapse of a glacier.
Five unusual places to install solar panels in Switzerland
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Solar energy is essential for achieving a zero-emission society. But where to produce it in large quantities? Here are the most curious and promising Swiss ideas.
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Iceland's glaciers are among the fastest melting in the world. This causes not only the sea level but also the ground to rise.
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Small landslides are on the increase in the Swiss Alps owing to climate change. But the link with global warming is less obvious for large natural disasters.
Is playing with the sun to fight climate change worth the risk?
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Reflecting the sun’s rays back to space to prevent climate change, known as solar geoengineering, is as controversial as it is intriguing.
South America’s tropical glaciers are an endangered cultural heritage
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These glaciers, located near the equator, are particularly vulnerable to climate change, and the consequences of their melting are vast.
Nepal and the Himalayas, the agony of glaciers on the roof of the world
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Melting Himalayan glaciers increase the risk of catastrophic flooding and reduce fresh water resources for nearly two billion people.
The international consequences of a glacier-free Switzerland
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Switzerland’s glaciers could almost disappear due to global warming. Melting ice in the Alps will have an impact on large rivers in Western Europe – but it won’t stop there.
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This video explains the melting of glaciers and Switzerland's key role in monitoring them, highlighting the importance of World Glacier Day.
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
