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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.
Too young to scroll? Rethinking consent in the digital age
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What is the right age to be able to access social media? It is also a hot topic in Switzerland, where the government is drawing up a report on the subject.
Science podcast: the story behind the ‘longevity pill’ rapamycin
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In episode 5 of this season’s Swiss Connection science podcast, we talk about the discovery of TOR and its potential for longevity.
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”.
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At the World Economic Forum, small organisations struggle to make their voices heard in the debate on artificial intelligence. A report from Davos.
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.
Europe’s next-gen weather satellite sends back first images
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The first images from the new Meteosat Third Generation-Sounder satellite have been presented. It should provide data on temperature and humidity, for more accurate weather forecasting over Europe and northern Africa.
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Rising sea levels and sinking ground threaten the future of the Indonesian megacity, which faces increasingly frequent floods.
Science podcast: Can gender diversity create better medicine?
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In episode 3 of this season’s Swiss Connection science podcast we look at the role of sex and gender in drug development.
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.
