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The Swiss Alps are beautiful, but are they biodiverse?

The demands of a growing human population often clash with the needs of nature, a fact that regularly sparks political debate in Switzerland.

Wolves can be shot before they kill

This content was published on Dec 13, 2022 Parliament has approved changes to Switzerland’s hunting law under which wolves can be culled preventively.

Which invasive species are a problem where you live?

Many places in the world are coping with unwanted alien species, whether it's shellfish, predatory mammals, or plants that spread like wildfire.

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Biodiversity: NGOs criticise ‘bottom of the class’ Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 30, 2022 Switzerland has fallen behind in its protection of animals and plants over the past decade, nature organisations say.

Marsh warbler named Switzerland’s bird of the year 2023

This content was published on Nov 24, 2022 The little perching bird was chosen by BirdLife Switzerland as this year’s champion for its virtuosic singing and peerless imitations.

Asian long-horned beetle infestation detected in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 21, 2022 A large infestation of Asian long-horned beetles has been reported in central Switzerland.

Venomous snakes bit more than 40 people last year

This content was published on Nov 7, 2022 Forty-eight people were bitten by snakes in Switzerland last year, one of whom showed severe symptoms.

Switzerland has plastic problem, say most Swiss

This content was published on Oct 31, 2022 Three-quarters of Swiss believe their country has a plastic problem, with a quarter seeing the problem as “massive”.

Alpine nations aim for climate-neutral transport by 2050

This content was published on Oct 27, 2022 Eight countries have met in Switzerland to forge a plan towards net-zero emissions in passenger and freight transport in the Alps.

Cross-border World Cup downhill cancelled for lack of snow

This content was published on Oct 22, 2022 Two men’s World Cup downhill ski races that were to start in Switzerland and finish in Italy have been called off.

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