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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Five numbers show how the climate is changing in Switzerland
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Switzerland ranks among the countries most affected by climate change. We break down the impacts using five key figures.
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.
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.
Fossil fuel shock revives clean power as security priority
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The war in the Middle East is exposing the price of energy dependence. As fossil fuel shocks ripple through markets, clean energy is being reframed as a security necessity.
Switzerland lags as Europe rushes to renewables amid the oil crisis
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As the Iran war pushes up fuel costs, households across Europe are turning to solar panels, heat pumps and electric cars. In Switzerland, residents face hurdles on the path to renewable energy.
Swiss organisation wins award for tracking data centre pollution
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The Swiss Datacenter Efficiency Association has received international recognition for a computer that measures, for the first time, the environmental and climate impact of a data centre.
‘The transition away from fossil fuels is a prerequisite for global peace’
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We discuss the first international summit dedicated to phasing out the production of coal, oil and gas with the executive director of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative.
Switzerland wants a global roadmap to phase out fossil fuels
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With oil and gas at the center of global tensions, a first-of-its kind international conference aims to revive the transition away from fossil fuels.
Switzerland builds world’s most powerful redox-flow battery
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A Swiss firm is constructing what it claims is the world’s most powerful redox‑flow battery in Laufenburg, northern Switzerland.
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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.
Fossil fuel shock revives clean power as security priority
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The war in the Middle East is exposing the price of energy dependence. As fossil fuel shocks ripple through markets, clean energy is being reframed as a security necessity.
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Two months of war in Iran have sent shockwaves through global energy markets and economies. Switzerland has so far escaped the worst – but the fallout is starting to be felt.
Switzerland lags as Europe rushes to renewables amid the oil crisis
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As the Iran war pushes up fuel costs, households across Europe are turning to solar panels, heat pumps and electric cars. In Switzerland, residents face hurdles on the path to renewable energy.
‘The transition away from fossil fuels is a prerequisite for global peace’
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We discuss the first international summit dedicated to phasing out the production of coal, oil and gas with the executive director of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative.
Switzerland wants a global roadmap to phase out fossil fuels
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With oil and gas at the center of global tensions, a first-of-its kind international conference aims to revive the transition away from fossil fuels.
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A 250-metre-long crack on a Valais mountainside has become a stark sign of the Alps’ growing vulnerability to extreme rainfall.
Switzerland sees battery boom as homes and firms store more solar power
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A rapid but mostly invisible energy transformation is taking place in Switzerland: households and businesses are installing batteries at record pace, rising roughly 400% over the past four years.
Climate action in Europe hinges on voters from the undecided middle
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A new study shows that success of climate initiatives relies on a large “conditional middle” – voters who care about the climate but judge each proposal through a personal cost–benefit lens.
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!
Why Switzerland’s fuel stockpiles are for Swiss use only
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In the event of fuel and heating oil shortages, Switzerland can draw on compulsory stockpiles. It does not have to share these with other countries.
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.
Fossil fuel shock revives clean power as security priority
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The war in the Middle East is exposing the price of energy dependence. As fossil fuel shocks ripple through markets, clean energy is being reframed as a security necessity.
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Two months of war in Iran have sent shockwaves through global energy markets and economies. Switzerland has so far escaped the worst – but the fallout is starting to be felt.
‘The transition away from fossil fuels is a prerequisite for global peace’
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We discuss the first international summit dedicated to phasing out the production of coal, oil and gas with the executive director of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative.
Switzerland wants a global roadmap to phase out fossil fuels
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With oil and gas at the center of global tensions, a first-of-its kind international conference aims to revive the transition away from fossil fuels.
US oil buoys Swiss fossil fuel needs amid Middle East conflict
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Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted the global transport of oil and gas. A look at where the fossil fuels consumed in Switzerland come from.
Switzerland climbs global climate ranking but progress is slow
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Switzerland has climbed seven places in an international climate ranking, but analysts say the country is still failing to cut emissions fast enough at home.
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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.
Why Switzerland’s fuel stockpiles are for Swiss use only
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In the event of fuel and heating oil shortages, Switzerland can draw on compulsory stockpiles. It does not have to share these with other countries.
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.
Fossil fuel shock revives clean power as security priority
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The war in the Middle East is exposing the price of energy dependence. As fossil fuel shocks ripple through markets, clean energy is being reframed as a security necessity.
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Two months of war in Iran have sent shockwaves through global energy markets and economies. Switzerland has so far escaped the worst – but the fallout is starting to be felt.
Switzerland lags as Europe rushes to renewables amid the oil crisis
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As the Iran war pushes up fuel costs, households across Europe are turning to solar panels, heat pumps and electric cars. In Switzerland, residents face hurdles on the path to renewable energy.
Swiss organisation wins award for tracking data centre pollution
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The Swiss Datacenter Efficiency Association has received international recognition for a computer that measures, for the first time, the environmental and climate impact of a data centre.
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?
‘The transition away from fossil fuels is a prerequisite for global peace’
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We discuss the first international summit dedicated to phasing out the production of coal, oil and gas with the executive director of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative.
Switzerland wants a global roadmap to phase out fossil fuels
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With oil and gas at the center of global tensions, a first-of-its kind international conference aims to revive the transition away from fossil fuels.
Crack in Swiss mountain sparks landslide and flooding concerns
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A slowly expanding fracture on a Swiss mountainside is heightening concerns of a potential collapse and resulting floods that could impact the village of Chippis in the Rhone Valley.
How the world’s most powerful redox‑flow battery works
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Switzerland is building the world’s most powerful redox‑flow battery to store renewable energy and stabilise Swiss and European power grids.
Switzerland builds world’s most powerful redox-flow battery
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A Swiss firm is constructing what it claims is the world’s most powerful redox‑flow battery in Laufenburg, northern Switzerland.
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A 250-metre-long crack on a Valais mountainside has become a stark sign of the Alps’ growing vulnerability to extreme rainfall.
Switzerland sees battery boom as homes and firms store more solar power
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A rapid but mostly invisible energy transformation is taking place in Switzerland: households and businesses are installing batteries at record pace, rising roughly 400% over the past four years.
Climate action in Europe hinges on voters from the undecided middle
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A new study shows that success of climate initiatives relies on a large “conditional middle” – voters who care about the climate but judge each proposal through a personal cost–benefit lens.
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!
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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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Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz 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.
