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Switzerland wants a global roadmap to phase out fossil fuels

This content was published on Apr 13, 2026 With oil and gas at the center of global tensions, a first-of-its kind international conference aims to revive the transition away from fossil fuels.

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‘The transition away from fossil fuels is a prerequisite for global peace’

This content was published on Apr 13, 2026 We discuss the first international summit dedicated to phasing out the production of coal, oil and gas with the executive director of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative.

Commission warns of consequences of climate change for Lake Constance

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Swiss researchers fear climate impact in Lake Constance

This content was published on Apr 9, 2026 Climate change is having an adverse impact on the mixture of oxygen in Lake Constance.

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Crack in Swiss mountain sparks landslide and flooding concerns

This content was published on Apr 7, 2026 A slowly expanding fracture on a Swiss mountainside is heightening concerns of a potential collapse and resulting floods that could impact the village of Chippis in the Rhone Valley.

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How the world’s most powerful redox‑flow battery works

This content was published on Apr 7, 2026 Switzerland is building the world’s most powerful redox‑flow battery to store renewable energy and stabilise Swiss and European power grids.

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Swiss mountain crack grows after extreme rainfall

This content was published on Apr 7, 2026 A 250-metre-long crack on a Valais mountainside has become a stark sign of the Alps’ growing vulnerability to extreme rainfall.

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Switzerland faces a steep energy bill due to the Middle East conflict

This content was published on Mar 30, 2026 The additional energy costs could amount to nearly CHF5 billion ($6.3 billion) per year, according to a researcher.

The Migros supermarket branch in Schlieren-Rietbach is powered by a rooftop photovoltaic system and a large battery storage installation.

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Switzerland sees battery boom as homes and firms store more solar power

This content was published on Mar 25, 2026 A rapid but mostly invisible energy transformation is taking place in Switzerland: households and businesses are installing batteries at record pace, rising roughly 400% over the past four years.

The researchers found that among the Europeans surveyed 36% support most climate proposals and 21% oppose them. Another 33% make up the “conditional middle”, whose views shift depending on the details of each policy.

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Climate action in Europe hinges on voters from the undecided middle

This content was published on Mar 24, 2026 A new study shows that success of climate initiatives relies on a large “conditional middle” – voters who care about the climate but judge each proposal through a personal cost–benefit lens.

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