Climate adaptation

Situation in Swiss landslide valley remains unstable

Interventions in the landslide area are not possible due to danger

This content was published on May 29, 2025 Authorities in Valais said on Thursday that it was still too dangerous to begin clear-up activities around the village of Blatten.

Communities downstream of Blatten VS spared so far

Further villages in Swiss landslide area avoid damage for now

This content was published on May 29, 2025 Due to the build-up of a lake behind the debris in Blatten, canton Valais, parts of neighbouring villages have been evacuated as a precaution.

Patient safety

WHO members approve global climate plan

This content was published on May 28, 2025 WHO member states have approved a global plan to strengthen initiatives that limit the effects of industry on health.

Glaciers & permafrost

UN weather agency expects new temperature record soon

This content was published on May 28, 2025 A new global temperature record is likely to be set in the next five years, according to the World Meteorological Organisation in Geneva.

The Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland is the largest in Europe by volume.

Glaciers & permafrost

Why Iceland is becoming a glacier graveyard

This content was published on May 25, 2025 Iceland's glaciers are among the fastest melting in the world. This causes not only the sea level but also the ground to rise.

Climate solutions

Why Swiss carbon-removal start-up Climeworks faces serious headwinds

This content was published on May 22, 2025 Climeworks adjusts its workforce amid DAC sector challenges. Explore the firm's strategic pivots and long-term vision.

Opinion

Climate solutions

Is solar radiation management worth the risk for climate-vulnerable countries?

This content was published on May 21, 2025 Countries in the Global South could benefit most from controversial solar geoengineering technologies. However, they also have the most to lose.

The Valais village of Blatten completely evacuated

Landslide threat: authorities order evacuation of Swiss mountain village

This content was published on May 19, 2025 The local authorities have ordered the complete evacuation of the village of Blatten and its 300 residents due to "imminent" dangers.

Situation in evacuated landslide area in Blatten VS remains serious

Swiss mountain village threatened by serious landslide risk

This content was published on May 19, 2025 The situation in the mountain village of Blatten, canton Valais, remains serious due to the threat of a landslide, Swiss officials said on Sunday afternoon.

Mountain spring begins six days earlier than 25 years ago

Climate solutions

Study: spring in Swiss Alps starts earlier and earlier

This content was published on May 16, 2025 Climate change is transforming the Alps: after the snow cover disappears, plants in meadows and pastures are sprouting roughly six days earlier than 25 years ago.

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