Alpine Environment

Direct payments to Swiss farmers reduced pesticide use

Farmers produce in a more environmentally friendly way, according to new agricultural report

This content was published on Nov 14, 2024 Farmers in Switzerland are making progress in reducing their impact on the environment.

The Graubünden village of Brienz has to be evacuated by midday on Sunday

Swiss village must be evacuated by midday on Sunday

This content was published on Nov 12, 2024 The village of Brienz-Brinzauls in eastern Switzerland, which is threatened by a rockfall, must be evacuated by 1pm on Sunday. All residents must leave the village.

Winter hibernation returns on several Alpine passes

Several Swiss Alpine passes close for winter

This content was published on Nov 12, 2024 Several Alpine passes, including the Klausen Pass and the Furka Pass, closed to traffic on Monday.

Brienz GR must prepare for another evacuation

Swiss village Brienz to be evacuated due to rockslide risk

This content was published on Nov 9, 2024 Local authorities announced that up to 1.2 million cubic metres of rock could move towards the mountain village of Brienz. The municipality is preparing a preventive evacuation.

Fewer wolf attacks but more shooting authorizations

Swiss NGOs decry rise in wolf culling despite fewer attacks

This content was published on Nov 6, 2024 They demand that the regulation of wolf numbers be carried out with moderation.

Swiss beekeepers to harvest less honey in 2024

Swiss beekeepers report below-average honey harvest

This content was published on Nov 4, 2024 The honey harvest is projected to be lower than usual this year, as Swiss beekeepers report harvesting an average of just 16kg of honey per bee colony.

Record heat on the Jungfrau and in the mountains

Jungfraujoch temperature hits record high for November

This content was published on Nov 3, 2024 On Saturday, MeteoSwiss measured 4.8 degrees at the Jungfraujoch. This is the highest temperature for a November day.

Study finds more heavy metal detected in Swiss grassland

This content was published on Nov 2, 2024 Copper and zinc can be expected to accumulate in the soil, particularly if farmyard manure is used for several years and is greater than the amount of nutrients absorbed by the grass. This was announced by the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) on Friday. The findings are based on the results of the seventh National Soil Monitoring of Switzerland (Nabo).

Expected overnight stays up 0.8% for winter 2024/25

Swiss tourism sector can expect slight boost this winter

This content was published on Oct 29, 2024 American tourists are expected to continue to flock during the winter season, after an unprecedented presence during the summer season.

Record number of cranes have crossed Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 29, 2024 The start of this year's bird migration season is looking promising. .

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