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A flock of sheep crosses alpine terrain on Thursday, August 12, 2021, during the so-called "Schafuebergang".

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Over 1,000 sheep migrate to Alpine pastures in Swiss tradition

This content was published on Aug 10, 2024 One of Switzerland’s largest traditional sheep migrations took place on mountain trails in canton Graubünden on Saturday.

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Avoiding the abattoir: how cows slaughtered on farms feel less stress

This content was published on Aug 8, 2024 Four years ago, the possibility to slaughter animals on farms – rather than in an abattoir – was reinstated in Switzerland.

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Swiss authorities call for ideas for clearing ammunition from lakes

This content was published on Aug 7, 2024 The Federal Office for Armaments, armasuisse is seeking ideas for the environmentally friendly and safe recovery of ammunition from Swiss lakes. The three best ideas will receive a prize of CHF50,000 ($58,389).

Rubble and cars in massive landslide is seen next in Fontana, in Val Bavona in the Maggia Valley, southern Switzerland on Thursday July 4, 2024. Severe storms and torrential rain over the last weekend left five people dead in Switzerland's Val Maggia and its side valleys in Ticino.

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Natural disasters cause billions in damage worldwide

This content was published on Aug 7, 2024 In the first six months of the year, natural disasters caused billions in losses worldwide, with severe thunderstorms in the USA being a major factor, according to a Swiss Re Institute press release on Wednesday.

In its press release, the army stressed that unexploded ordnance must never be touched. Anyone who discovers any ammunition remains should mark the spot clearly and alert the police by calling the emergency number.

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Swiss army neutralised 280 unexploded ordnances in 2023

This content was published on Aug 6, 2024 The Swiss army neutralised 280 unexploded ordnance last year. A total of 1,122 reports were received, a record figure attributed to increased leisure activities and greater public awareness of this danger.

Picture of helicopter in the sky and person unloading supplies

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Are helicopters essential for supplying Swiss mountain huts?

This content was published on Aug 5, 2024 Many helicopters fly in the mountains, especially during summer. Environmentally friendly alternatives are scarce.

Snow Institute develops laser to assess avalanche danger

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Swiss Snow Institute develops laser for avalanche risk assessment

This content was published on Jul 30, 2024 The Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) is developing a laser system to better assess the risk of avalanches on traffic routes.

Measuring permafrost with electrical resistance

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Swiss scientists develop new method for measuring permafrost

This content was published on Jul 30, 2024 Scientists in Fribourg have developed a new method to measure permafrost, potentially enhancing predictions of rockfalls and landslides.

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Swiss landscape shines this summer

This content was published on Jul 27, 2024 According to the Swiss Foundation for Landscape Conservation, this summer is marked by an "unexpected splendour."

A wild campsite above Lake Limmern in canton Glarus, photographed through a telescope. This is how the situation looks near the Muttseehütte hut.

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Innovative measures against wild camping

This content was published on Jul 26, 2024 The trend of wild camping, where individuals camp outside designated areas, is on the rise. Canton Glarus has decided to address this growing issue.

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