Climate adaptation

Iran shocks could spur a shift to clean energy – but also to coal

An Iranian man looks on as smoke rises from Shahran Oil Refinery following an airstrike in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026.

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Environmentalists say the war’s effects on oil and gas prices are an argument for countries to get off fossil fuels. But the reality is likely to be messier.

Anniviers (VS): the Fios fault is growing and causing concern

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Swiss mountainside fault grows as evacuation plans prepared

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 The “Fios fault” in the Val d’Anniviers region in southern Switzerland has now stretched to 250 metres and continues to grow.

information material on the climate fund initiative displayed on a cabinet

Swiss Politics

Climate is a concern in Switzerland but no longer a priority

This content was published on Mar 8, 2026 Climate change is one of the main concerns of the Swiss population. However, most citizens don’t want to invest more money in the ecological transition. Why?

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Science podcast: the 2000-watt society – a Swiss experiment in sustainable living

This content was published on Mar 6, 2026 Join us as we delve into the 2000-watt society and its significance for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Global health

Pandemics, electricity shortages considered biggest risks for Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Earthquakes and heat waves are also among major hazards facing the country, a new analysis by federal officials shows.

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Science podcast: Antarctica’s oldest ice holds the key to unlocking Earth’s climate secrets

This content was published on Feb 27, 2026 Researchers in Bern are studying Antarctica's oldest ice, extracted from a depth of more than 2,500 metres, to better understand Earth's climate future.

Climate adaptation

Science podcast: The invasion of quagga mussels – and how it can be stopped

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 The quagga mussel is reshaping ecosystems and threatening water supplies. We explore the fight against the mussel invasion in Switzerland.

Fresh snow and storms trigger spontaneous avalanches

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Fresh snow and storms trigger Swiss avalanches

This content was published on Feb 16, 2026 Swiss avalanche threat set to remain critical until Wednesday.

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Climate concerns cast doubt over the future of Winter Olympics

This content was published on Feb 16, 2026 As Olympic competition intensifies at Milano–Cortina, global warming is casting a long shadow over the future of the Winter Games.

The effects of climate change are clearly noticeable in the Swiss Alps.

Tourism Trends

Climate change in the Alps: five ways Swiss ski resorts are fighting for survival

This content was published on Feb 15, 2026 Not all Swiss ski resorts have a future. How mountain destinations are coping with less snow and cost pressures.

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