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‘We will miss glacier meltwater,’ warns Swiss scientist

Tourists watch the ice melt in front of the tongue of the Rhone Glacier in southern Switzerland on July 16, 2026.

This content was published on Aug 14, 2026 The disappearance of glacier meltwater will only deepen future droughts, warns Swiss climatologist Erich Fischer.

Dozens of Swiss glaciers are likely to disappear this summer

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Dozens of Swiss glaciers likely to disappear this summer

This content was published on Aug 13, 2026 The hot summer is taking its toll on Switzerland’s glaciers.

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Drought causes Swiss water levels to fall to record lows

This content was published on Aug 13, 2026 Rivers and streams in Switzerland have exceptionally low water levels due to the ongoing drought.

A cargo ship on a river running through a city

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How Switzerland manages water resources with neighbouring countries

This content was published on Aug 13, 2026 Switzerland holds 6% of Europe’s freshwater reserves. But who decides how cross-border rivers and lakes are managed?

Federal Council does not switch to crisis mode due to the heatwave and drought

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No crisis mode in Switzerland despite heatwave and drought

This content was published on Aug 12, 2026 Switzerland stops short of declaring state of emergency as drought and heatwave drags on.

Record-breaking temperatures make 2026 the hottest summer since records began

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Current Swiss summer has broken many 2003 records

This content was published on Aug 12, 2026 Swiss summer of 2026 has broken many of the records set in 2003.

A man walks across a park in London on August 9, 2026.

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As heatwaves rise, Swiss climate concerns fall

This content was published on Aug 11, 2026 Despite heatwaves and wildfires across Europe, most Swiss consumers say climate concerns do not influence their spending or investment decisions.

Social media has not democratised the climate debate

Social media has not democratised climate debate, says study

This content was published on Aug 11, 2026 Social media has only partially democratised the debate on climate change. Established players continue to dominate, and climate-sceptical voices are gaining disproportionate visibility, as a study by the Universities of Zurich and Münster shows.

The canton of Vaud and the city of Geneva are reactivating their heatwave plan

Canton Vaud and city of Geneva reactivate heatwave plan

This content was published on Aug 11, 2026 Due to the return of a heatwave, the city of Geneva and the canton of Vaud reactivated their heatwave plan on Monday. A heatwave is expected between Thursday 13 and Saturday 15 August. It is more important than ever to remain vigilant.

The Rhine is almost no longer navigable due to low water levels

Rhine almost no longer navigable owing to low water levels

This content was published on Aug 11, 2026 Low water levels mean the River Rhine is now barely navigable for cargo ships at one point. However, this does not affect the supply of essential goods to Switzerland.

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No crisis mode in Switzerland despite heatwave and drought

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