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Despite heatwaves and wildfires across Europe, most Swiss consumers say climate concerns do not influence their spending or investment decisions.
Social media has not democratised climate debate, says study
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Social media has only partially democratised the debate on climate change. Established players continue to dominate, and climate-sceptical voices are gaining disproportionate visibility, as a study by the Universities of Zurich and Münster shows.
Canton Vaud and city of Geneva reactivate heatwave plan
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Due to the return of a heatwave, the city of Geneva and the canton of Vaud reactivated their heatwave plan on Monday. A heatwave is expected between Thursday 13 and Saturday 15 August. It is more important than ever to remain vigilant.
Rhine almost no longer navigable owing to low water levels
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Low water levels mean the River Rhine is now barely navigable for cargo ships at one point. However, this does not affect the supply of essential goods to Switzerland.
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The St Alban ferry in Basel has been closed since Monday morning due to low water levels and will remain so until further notice. The other three Rhine ferries are still operating, as Dieter Bühler, President of the Basel Ferries Foundation, told the Keystone-SDA news agency.
Mountain hut near Piz Bernina closed owing to extreme heat
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The extremely high temperatures of recent days have damaged the snowpack, creating crevasses and an unstable, hazardous situation for hikers.
Switzerland unlikely to meet emissions reduction target by 2030: environment minister
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Switzerland will find it difficult to meet its 2030 climate target, Environment Minister Albert Rösti said, due to budgetary restrictions imposed by the government.
