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View of a massive rock amid group of stone houses

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The steep, wild valley of hanging meadows

This content was published on Jul 31, 2020 Bavona Valley, one of the steepest and remotest valleys in the Swiss Alps, has been chosen as the theme for the 2020 “Chocolate Dollar".

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Climber finds Jungfrau ‘Corona Pass’ deal infectious

This content was published on Jul 31, 2020 I've just climbed the Mönch with two close friends. As we glance down, we see what looks like an unbroken line of ants stretched along the glacier.

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New wolf pack identified in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 24, 2020 A new wolf pack has been observed in the eastern Swiss canton of Graubünden, bringing the number of packs in the mountainous region to six.

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Swiss permafrost continues to thaw

This content was published on Jul 22, 2020 Permafrost in Switzerland has warmed up, numerous signs of degradation have been observed and most rock glaciers have become much faster.

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Why mountains should not be named after people

This content was published on Jul 17, 2020 I’m not aware of any controversy surrounding the many Swiss mountains named after their gleaming peaks or dark summits.

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Travel destinations seek tourists, but not the crowds

This content was published on Jul 7, 2020 Some popular spots have enjoyed the break – however temporary – from tourist crowds during confinement, and are wary of the return of overtourism.

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Waste management accounts for bulk of corporate spending on nature protection

This content was published on Jun 30, 2020 Swiss companies continue to spend heavily on waste disposal and water treatment.

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First genet spotted in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 11, 2020 Infrared video has captured the first known images of the common genet, a catlike nocturnal animal with a ringed tail, in a forest in Switzerland.

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Swiss forests are healthy but need better management

This content was published on Jun 10, 2020 Despite threats such as drought and insects, Swiss forests are better equipped to handle natural hazards than they were a decade ago.

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The chance of a lifetime to visit Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 9, 2020 I’m pleased to tell you my prediction that I would have the mountains to myself this summer was way off the mark.

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