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Switzerland braces for second hottest June on record

Temperatures are expected to soar again at the weekend

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 The Swiss weather forecasting service MeteoSwiss expecting one of the hottest Junes on record.

Storm damage has become more frequent and more expensive in Switzerland

Swiss storm damage more frequent and more expensive

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 Storm damage has increased by 126% in the last ten years. Costs have risen by 133% in the same period, according to Helvetia Insurance.

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Climate scientist: overhyped carbon removal risks delaying urgent climate action

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 Misrepresenting the potential of carbon dioxide removal technologies like direct air capture risks undermining global efforts to decarbonise, says climate scientist James Kerry.

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Saving lives in the shadow of melting giants

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 As climate change threatens the Himalayas, Switzerland brings its Alpine disaster prevention expertise to India.

Trees cool cities better than previously assumed

Climate adaptation

Study: trees have major cooling effect even in extreme heat

This content was published on Jun 23, 2025 Plane trees in cities have an important cooling effect even in extreme heat, according to a new study by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL).

Heatwaves are getting hotter and hotter - temperature extremes are increasing

Climate adaptation

Swiss heatwaves getting more extreme

This content was published on Jun 20, 2025 Temperatures in Switzerland have risen at a faster pace in the last 50 years, with heatwaves warming significantly more than the average temperature.

Climate study warns of an increase in heavy summer storms in the Alps

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Climate study warns of more heavy summer storms in the Alps

This content was published on Jun 19, 2025 Heavy summer storms in the Alps may double in frequency due to warming according to study.

Switzerland and Norway want to push ahead with CO2 storage together

Climate adaptation

Switzerland and Norway sign CO2 storage deal

This content was published on Jun 18, 2025 Switzerland and Norway have signed a bilateral agreement for the future storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) under the North Sea.

Blatten: Swiss help, Swiss Solidarity raises 17 million

Climate adaptation

Swiss Solidarity raises CHF17 million for landslide-hit Blatten

This content was published on Jun 15, 2025 The fundraiser Swiss Solidarity has received donations of CHF17 million for the Valais village buried by a landslide on May 28.

Solar panels on the Muttsee dam in the Glarus Alps, August 2021.

Climate solutions

Five unusual places to install solar panels in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 15, 2025 Solar energy is essential for achieving a zero-emission society. But where to produce it in large quantities? Here are the most curious and promising Swiss ideas.

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