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Reconstruction starts of destroyed Swiss Visletto bridge

Reconstruction of the destroyed bridge in Val Maggia (TI) has begun

This content was published on Jul 8, 2025 The Visletto bridge, destroyed by Swiss storms in June 2024, will be rebuilt by late autumn 2026.

New 3D simulations for better avalanche forecasting

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New Swiss 3D simulation tool offers better landslide forecasting

This content was published on Jul 7, 2025 A new 3D simulation tool is enabling much more accurate avalanche forecasts. The model, which proved its worth during the landslides in Brienz (GR) and Blatten (VS), could lead to more effective management of alpine risks.

257 Swiss companies are members of the SBTi

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More than 250 Swiss companies sign CO2 reduction initiative

This content was published on Jul 5, 2025 A total of 257 companies from Switzerland have signed up to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). In doing so, they are committing to CO2 reduction targets that are compatible with the Paris Climate Agreement.

Swiss glaciers have lost the mass accumulated over the winter

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Swiss glaciers lose winter snow and ice covering

This content was published on Jul 4, 2025 Swiss glaciers lose all the snow and ice accumulated over the winter and are now losing mass.

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Building density does not necessarily make cities warmer

This content was published on Jul 4, 2025 High-density building does not necessarily lead to more heat in cities.

84 million bill expected for Val Mescolcina disaster in 2024

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Swiss Val Mescolcina disaster cost CHF84 million

This content was published on Jul 3, 2025 The destructive storms in the Swiss Val Mesolcina region will cost an estimated CHF84 million.

Beznau power station completely disconnected due to heat

Swiss nuclear power station disconnected due to heat

This content was published on Jul 3, 2025 Both reactors at Beznau nuclear power plant in Switzerland have been shut down due to the heat.

Construction of the first alpine solar plant in Central Switzerland begins

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Construction of Swiss Alpine solar plant begins

This content was published on Jul 3, 2025 Construction of the first Alpine solar plant in central Switzerland has started.

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Swiss lakes reach record high temperatures

This content was published on Jul 2, 2025 Swiss lakes hit record high temperatures due to a heatwave, impacting wildlife and water quality.

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Basel Zoo announces offspring of endangered bird species

This content was published on Jul 2, 2025 Basel Zoo is celebrating successful breeding of endangered bird species, aiding conservation.

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