The Association of Public Transport (APT) on Monday announced the target, compared to 2022 levels, for its rolling stock, infrastructure and buildings.
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Alpine nations aim for climate-neutral transport by 2050
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Eight countries have met in Switzerland to forge a plan towards net-zero emissions in passenger and freight transport in the Alps.
It also wants the country’s entire public transport network to be powered from renewable sources by 2040.
Trains, trams and buses will rely exclusively on environmentally-friendly technologies by this date, according to the plan.
“Public transport is part of the solution for Switzerland’s climate and energy goals. It is low in emissions and extremely energy efficient,” the APA stated.
Swiss voters to decide on country’s energy transition
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Should Switzerland achieve climate neutrality by 2050? On June 18 the Swiss people vote on the new climate law. What’s at stake?
Is reforming the Swiss pension system still possible, and if so, how?
Solutions still need to be found to meet the challenge of an ageing population and to improve the pensions of low-paid workers, the majority of whom are women.
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The suspension of asylum procedures decided Monday following the fall of Bashar al-Assad affects 500 Syrian applicants in Switzerland.
Price rise dampens demand on the Swiss housing market
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There has been a slight easing on the Swiss housing market. This is not due to an increase in supply, but to a price increase.
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Several anti-Semitic incidents were reported in Zurich last weekend. Jewish people were physically attacked or verbally abused.
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Swiss greenhouse gas emissions rose slightly in 2021
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Swiss greenhouse gas emissions amounted to 45.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 2021, up 1.3 million on 2020 but down 18.2% on 1990.
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Construction is booming in the Swiss Alps, but not all of it is sustainable. Architecture critic Köbi Gantenbein wants to change this.
Switzerland saved less energy than hoped in winter 2022-2023
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While Switzerland largely met its goals to cut down on gas usage in winter 2022-2023, calls to save electricity were less well heeded.
Swiss cautiously satisfied about energy supply outlook
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While energy goals for winter 2022-2023 were met, the coming years will require similar efforts to ensure security of supply, officials say.
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