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Valais authorities have rejected an appeal by the operator of the Rhône Glacier ice cave against an order that it restore the site and cease tourist operations.
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How drought affects Swiss forests
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This year’s exceptional drought is causing irreversible damage to Swiss forests. But trees’ health is being undermined by more than just the lack of rainfall.
Switzerland has opted out of EU Copernicus scheme – what it means
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Bern has rejected participation in the EU’s Copernicus programme, despite growing demand for climate and environmental data.
Ig Nobel Prizes land in Switzerland amid stricter US border policy
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Zurich’s Kongresshaus will be the venue for awarding the Ig Nobel Prizes, which for the first time in their history are leaving the United States.
One year on, has Swiss AI model Apertus lived up to the hype?
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Switzerland’s open-source AI model is closing the gap with its rivals, but weaknesses on key tasks still limit its competitiveness.
Emotions beat facts at promoting climate action, says study
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A study from Geneva shows that images and emotional stories are more likely to motivate people to take action than scientific evidence.
Truth or tale: Is Switzerland ‘doing nothing’ to prepare for climate change?
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Is Switzerland adequately preparing for the effects of climate change, or is it lagging behind other countries? We went looking for answers.
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Switzerland pioneered the artificial modification of clouds, known as cloud seeding, which many countries now practise. However, recent experiments to reduce hail damage have not produced the desired results.
Most Swiss back stronger protection against heatwaves, survey finds
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There is overwhelming support for installing air conditioning in public buildings, particularly schools, care homes and hospitals.
Switzerland sees hottest and driest summer on record
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With just over half the average rainfall, the period from April to July was the hottest and driest on record in Switzerland since records began in 1901.
Swiss farmers prepare for droughts with major irrigation project
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Drought is putting Swiss farmers under pressure, prompting authorities to invest in a 90km irrigation network serving nearly 200 farms.
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Switzerland ranks fifth in Europe in terms of renewable electricity generation per capita, thanks in particular to rapid growth in solar power. Wind power, on the other hand, is struggling to keep pace.
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A large majority of those surveyed found the high temperatures difficult to cope with, and many are concerned about the environment.
