Climate adaptation

Fossil fuel shock revives clean power as security priority

Solar panel prices fell by almost 70% from early 2022 to the end of 2025, driven by massive overcapacity in China.

This content was published on May 1, 2026 The war in the Middle East is exposing the price of energy dependence. As fossil fuel shocks ripple through markets, clean energy is being reframed as a security necessity.

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Research frontiers

Swiss study finds AI fails to predict extreme weather events

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 AI struggles to predict extreme weather accurately, Geneva study finds.

Energy transition

How the war in Iran is affecting Swiss consumers

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Two months of war in Iran have sent shockwaves through global energy markets and economies. Switzerland has so far escaped the worst – but the fallout is starting to be felt.

Climate adaptation

High oil prices could boost renewables, says Energy Vault CEO

This content was published on Apr 25, 2026 Robert Piconi, the Chair and CEO of Energy Vault, says high oil prices could actually be good news.

Worker installing solar panels on the roof of a residential house in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Climate solutions

Switzerland lags as Europe rushes to renewables amid the oil crisis

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 As the Iran war pushes up fuel costs, households across Europe are turning to solar panels, heat pumps and electric cars. In Switzerland, residents face hurdles on the path to renewable energy.

Switzerland experiences one of the driest springs ever

Climate adaptation

Exceptionally dry April grips Switzerland, warns MeteoSwiss

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 This April is shaping up to be the driest since records began, according to the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSwiss).

How are you dealing with the rising cost of fossil fuels?

The energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has sent oil and gas prices soaring. What are the impacts of the energy crisis in your country and how are you reacting to the rise in petrol and diesel prices?

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Energy transition

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.

Energy transition

‘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

Climate adaptation

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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