Most of world’s largest fashion firms off course to meet climate targets
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Two Swiss companies, On and Mammut, received middling to poor grades in the Fossil-Free Fashion Scorecard 2025 by NGO Stand.earth.
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The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Switzerland violated its citizens’ fundamental rights by not taking enough climate action. Do you think your right to a healthy environment is being respected?
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.
Swiss mountainside fault grows as evacuation plans prepared
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The “Fios fault” in the Val d’Anniviers region in southern Switzerland has now stretched to 250 metres and continues to grow.
Ig Nobels to move awards to Switzerland due to concern over US travel visas
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The annual ceremony of the Ig Nobels, a satirical award for scientific achievement, is normally held in the United States. This September it will take place in Zurich after organisers deemed the US “unsafe.”
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.
Strategy urges Switzerland to create international quantum technology hub
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Switzerland should position itself as a leading global hub for quantum technologies, backed by investments of CHF200–300 million ($256-384 million), according to a new strategy published on Wednesday.
Students, lecturers warn Swiss parliament against cuts to education sector
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Students, lecturers and research staff “continue to categorically reject” the Swiss government’s plan to cut education and research subsidies, a coalition said on Monday.
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.
Why unemployment in Switzerland is increasing more than elsewhere in Europe
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The number of people in Switzerland who are out of work increased for the second year in a row. This contrasts with the situation in the European Union.
