Coverage of Switzerland’s adaptation to new realities and opportunities posed by melting glaciers and permafrost, as well as what innovation looks like when it comes to reducing CO2 emissions.
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Science podcast: climate migration in Bangladesh – an unexpected reality
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Climate migration in Bangladesh: an unexpected reality. Discover where people go when climate change forces them to relocate. Tune in!
Glaciers of the world, local melting and global impacts
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From the Alps to the polar regions, glaciers around the world are retreating at an ever-increasing rate. What are the consequences for populations and ecosystems?
The Alps are melting, but the villagers will not be moved
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Switzerland is racing to rebuild Blatten, which was crushed by a glacier. It’s a sign of the economic and emotional costs of a warming Europe.
Averting conflict can become Switzerland’s role in Arctic science diplomacy
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Switzerland is making meaningful contributions to Arctic governance and multilateral dialogue, as the Arctic becomes a geopolitical and environmental epicentre.
Central Asian glaciers resisted climate change. That may be ending.
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The glaciers of the Pamirs in Central Asia were among the few in the world that remained stable – or even grew – as others melted. According to a study, this anomaly may have come to an end.
Swiss science seeks answers to climate change in Antarctic ice
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Researchers in Bern are studying some of the oldest ice samples on the planet. They want to shed light on one of the main mysteries of the Earth’s climate.
Alpine glaciers are melting even on the highest peaks
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Swiss glaciers have lost a quarter of their volume in ten years. Climate change is accelerating their melting even at higher altitudes.
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.
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?
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Taking a night train across Europe is romantic and climate-friendly, and demand is strong. Yet the much-touted revival is hampered by ageing rolling stock, patchy funding and overstretched infrastructure.
How Switzerland is stalling on implementing new climate rules
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Just over a year ago, new climate legislation came into effect in Switzerland, in the form of an amended CO2 Act and a new Climate and Innovation Act. However, delaying tactics are hampering implementation, as our analysis shows.
Dutch cities are banning meat advertising – will Switzerland follow?
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Amsterdam will become the first capital city to introduce a ban on advertising meat products to address climate change. It will be more difficult to implement such a policy in Switzerland.
Swiss district heating shows promise but faces big financial hurdles
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Switzerland’s district heating push is advancing, but cancelled projects underscore lingering cost, payback and technical challenges.
Iran shocks could spur a shift to clean energy – but also to coal
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Environmentalists say the war’s effects on oil and gas prices are an argument for countries to get off fossil fuels. But the reality is likely to be messier.
Climate is a concern in Switzerland but no longer a priority
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Climate change is one of the main concerns of the Swiss population. However, most citizens don’t want to invest more money in the ecological transition. Why?
Climate concerns cast doubt over the future of Winter Olympics
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As Olympic competition intensifies at Milano–Cortina, global warming is casting a long shadow over the future of the Winter Games.
I went solar in Switzerland – I now know why many people don’t
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Swissinfo journalist Kristian Foss Brandt shares his experience with rooftop solar, which showed him what’s preventing other people from embracing the technology.
Five ways Trump’s climate rollback could affect the world
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The US has once again retreated from global climate cooperation under President Donald Trump. Here are the key consequences and what they mean for countries like Switzerland.
Science podcast: climate migration in Bangladesh – an unexpected reality
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Climate migration in Bangladesh: an unexpected reality. Discover where people go when climate change forces them to relocate. Tune in!
How Switzerland is stalling on implementing new climate rules
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Just over a year ago, new climate legislation came into effect in Switzerland, in the form of an amended CO2 Act and a new Climate and Innovation Act. However, delaying tactics are hampering implementation, as our analysis shows.
US oil buoys Swiss fossil fuel needs amid Middle East conflict
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The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted the global transport of oil and gas. A look at where the fossil fuels consumed in Switzerland come from.
Switzerland edges toward lifting ban on new nuclear plants
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Switzerland considers lifting its ban on new nuclear plants to boost energy security – learn more about the nationwide debate and what’s at stake.
Iran shocks could spur a shift to clean energy – but also to coal
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Environmentalists say the war’s effects on oil and gas prices are an argument for countries to get off fossil fuels. But the reality is likely to be messier.
Climate is a concern in Switzerland but no longer a priority
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Climate change is one of the main concerns of the Swiss population. However, most citizens don’t want to invest more money in the ecological transition. Why?
Science podcast: the 2000-watt society – a Swiss experiment in sustainable living
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Join us as we delve into the 2000-watt society and its significance for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Science podcast: Antarctica’s oldest ice holds the key to unlocking Earth’s climate secrets
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Researchers in Bern are studying Antarctica’s oldest ice, extracted from a depth of more than 2,500 metres, to better understand Earth’s climate future.
Science podcast: The invasion of quagga mussels – and how it can be stopped
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The quagga mussel is reshaping ecosystems and threatening water supplies. We explore the fight against the mussel invasion in Switzerland.
Climate concerns cast doubt over the future of Winter Olympics
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As Olympic competition intensifies at Milano–Cortina, global warming is casting a long shadow over the future of the Winter Games.
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Taking a night train across Europe is romantic and climate-friendly, and demand is strong. Yet the much-touted revival is hampered by ageing rolling stock, patchy funding and overstretched infrastructure.
Our 24-hour rail adventure from Switzerland to Denmark
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Swissinfo journalist Kristian Brandt and his daughter took the train from Switzerland to Denmark instead of flying. Is it worth it?
How Switzerland is stalling on implementing new climate rules
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Just over a year ago, new climate legislation came into effect in Switzerland, in the form of an amended CO2 Act and a new Climate and Innovation Act. However, delaying tactics are hampering implementation, as our analysis shows.
Dutch cities are banning meat advertising – will Switzerland follow?
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Amsterdam will become the first capital city to introduce a ban on advertising meat products to address climate change. It will be more difficult to implement such a policy in Switzerland.
US oil buoys Swiss fossil fuel needs amid Middle East conflict
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The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted the global transport of oil and gas. A look at where the fossil fuels consumed in Switzerland come from.
Swiss district heating shows promise but faces big financial hurdles
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Switzerland’s district heating push is advancing, but cancelled projects underscore lingering cost, payback and technical challenges.
Switzerland edges toward lifting ban on new nuclear plants
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Switzerland considers lifting its ban on new nuclear plants to boost energy security – learn more about the nationwide debate and what’s at stake.
Iran shocks could spur a shift to clean energy – but also to coal
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Environmentalists say the war’s effects on oil and gas prices are an argument for countries to get off fossil fuels. But the reality is likely to be messier.
Climate is a concern in Switzerland but no longer a priority
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Climate change is one of the main concerns of the Swiss population. However, most citizens don’t want to invest more money in the ecological transition. Why?
Science podcast: the 2000-watt society – a Swiss experiment in sustainable living
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Join us as we delve into the 2000-watt society and its significance for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Science podcast: Antarctica’s oldest ice holds the key to unlocking Earth’s climate secrets
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Researchers in Bern are studying Antarctica’s oldest ice, extracted from a depth of more than 2,500 metres, to better understand Earth’s climate future.
Science podcast: The invasion of quagga mussels – and how it can be stopped
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The quagga mussel is reshaping ecosystems and threatening water supplies. We explore the fight against the mussel invasion in Switzerland.
Climate concerns cast doubt over the future of Winter Olympics
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As Olympic competition intensifies at Milano–Cortina, global warming is casting a long shadow over the future of the Winter Games.
I went solar in Switzerland – I now know why many people don’t
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Swissinfo journalist Kristian Foss Brandt shares his experience with rooftop solar, which showed him what’s preventing other people from embracing the technology.
Five ways Trump’s climate rollback could affect the world
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The US has once again retreated from global climate cooperation under President Donald Trump. Here are the key consequences and what they mean for countries like Switzerland.
Swiss NGO urges Bern to raise its climate ambition as US walks away from accords
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Delia Berner from Alliance Sud says Washington’s exit from climate treaties deals a “bitter blow” to climate justice and makes Switzerland’s climate‑finance delays “irresponsible”.
Explainer: Should some of Switzerland’s wealth be set aside to fight climate change?
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On March 8, Swiss voters will decide on an initiative to create a fund to accelerate the development of renewable energy in Switzerland. An explainer.
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Rising sea levels and sinking ground threaten the future of the Indonesian megacity, which faces increasingly frequent floods.
How Europe’s carbon border tax will change trade and climate policy
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The EU has launched a landmark carbon tax on imports such as steel and cement – an unprecedented policy that is already reshaping climate practices far beyond Europe.
Frequent flying wipes out Zurich residents’ green gains at home
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Zurich residents fly over 10,000 km a year on average. Those flights cause more climate pollution per person than all the heating systems, cars, buses and energy used in the city combined.
Swiss Alpine solar farms show promise – and limits
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Switzerland is developing large solar farms in the Alps to increase renewable power, especially in winter. But their overall success so far seems mixed. An analysis.
Smartphones, streaming, AI: digital tech’s outsized climate impact in Switzerland
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Everyday devices and online services sap the planet’s natural resources and add to climate change. But there are ways to make digital life greener.
Glaciers of the world, local melting and global impacts
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From the Alps to the polar regions, glaciers around the world are retreating at an ever-increasing rate. What are the consequences for populations and ecosystems?
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Despite years of awareness campaigns and a national project to reduce waste, large amounts of edible food go directly from Swiss kitchens to the trash.
Explainer: Swiss court admits Indonesia islanders climate case against Holcim
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A Swiss court has decided to admit a legal complaint against Swiss cement maker Holcim which alleges the company is doing too little to cut carbon emissions.
Snow Compass: guiding Swiss skiing through warmer winters
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To help determine the best path forward, Swiss ski resorts are being assisted by Snow Compass, a forecasting tool created by Swiss scientists that uses data to assess climate impacts.
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Experts are trying to better understand how the unprecedented Blatten collapse occurred – and how to better anticipate the next one.
‘Snow Compass’ guides Swiss resorts through declining snowfall
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As the Swiss Alps warm, resorts are being pushed to rethink their strategies and those at lower altitudes must look for alternatives to skiing. A new scientific online tool may offer solutions.
Unstable slopes and warming peaks: Scientists race to understand Blatten collapse
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The collapse of the Birch Glacier that wiped out the Swiss village of Blatten has triggered an unprecedented scientific effort to understand how it happened – and what might come next.
‘We cannot rely only on judges to drive the ecological transition’
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More people are turning to courts to push states and companies to do more for the climate. What’s been the result? We asked one of the world’s leading experts.
