Coverage of Switzerland’s adaptation to new realities and opportunities posed by melting glaciers and permafrost, as well as what innovation looks like when it comes to reducing CO2 emissions.
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Misrepresenting the potential of carbon dioxide removal technologies like direct air capture risks undermining global efforts to decarbonise, says climate scientist James Kerry.
Five unusual places to install solar panels in Switzerland
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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.
The devastating glacier collapse in Blatten: what next?
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Two weeks after a landslide wiped out most of the Alpine village of Blatten, talk of reconstruction is picking up, but huge challenges remain.
Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?
Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?
Blatten: what price for preserving Swiss mountain life?
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Swiss debates on preserving Alpine life have intensified following the Blatten glacier collapse. Discover the discussion shaping mountain village futures.
Swiss climate scientist: CO2 removal is tricky but essential
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Initiatives to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air are faltering – not because they don’t work, but because we fail to see opportunities and lack vision, says Swiss climate scientist Cyril Brunner.
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Iceland’s glaciers are among the fastest melting in the world. This causes not only the sea level but also the ground to rise.
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Small landslides are on the increase in the Swiss Alps owing to climate change. But the link with global warming is less obvious for large natural disasters.
Is solar radiation management worth the risk for climate-vulnerable countries?
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Countries in the Global South could benefit most from controversial solar geoengineering technologies. However, they also have the most to lose.
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Swiss researcher Achille Capelli has found an open-air laboratory in Alaska. He is studying the polar ice shelf and is worried to see the impact of climate change.
The Swiss mega-project to transport freight underground
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Cargo sous terrain – an initiative to build an underground tunnel system for transporting goods around Switzerland – rethinks strategy.
Is playing with the sun to fight climate change worth the risk?
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Reflecting the sun’s rays back to space to prevent climate change, known as solar geoengineering, is as controversial as it is intriguing.
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Multi-resort ski passes are keeping skiers on the slopes. But more investment is necessary for Swiss resorts to remain sustainable.
South America’s tropical glaciers are an endangered cultural heritage
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These glaciers, located near the equator, are particularly vulnerable to climate change, and the consequences of their melting are vast.
Taking the pulse: are the Swiss losing interest in climate change fight?
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Swiss turnout at last week’s global climate strike protest was down from previous years – drawing around 6,000 people across four cities. Are the Swiss losing interest in climate action?
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In 15-20 years, CO₂ from Swiss household waste and industry could be stored underground to support the country’s net-zero climate goals.
Nepal and the Himalayas, the agony of glaciers on the roof of the world
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Melting Himalayan glaciers increase the risk of catastrophic flooding and reduce fresh water resources for nearly two billion people.
Egg shortages force food industry to think outside the coop
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Culling of chickens due to bird flu and increasing demand has led to a spike in egg prices and given vegan alternatives something to crow about.
Truth or tale: does Switzerland send its unusable old cars to Africa?
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A reader asked if it was true that Switzerland sends large waste items, such as unusable old cars, to countries in Africa. We went in search of an answer.
The international consequences of a glacier-free Switzerland
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Switzerland’s glaciers could almost disappear due to global warming. Melting ice in the Alps will have an impact on large rivers in Western Europe – but it won’t stop there.
The hidden environmental footprint of Swiss pharma
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Switzerland’s pharmaceutical industry wants to go green. But new figures reveal that where production happens, the environment often pays the price.
Switzerland’s iconic cherry tree faces replacement as blooming speeds up
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Ornamental cherries are blooming in the cities. Now the famous wild tree near Basel is following suit, but it will soon have to be replaced.
‘Our biggest challenge is to meet the demand for sustainable fuels’
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New regulations are pushing airline carriers to gradually ditch oil for cleaner fuels. Synhelion, a Swiss start-up, is turning sunlight into fuel.
Trump administration pressure on scientists reaches Switzerland
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ETH Zurich has received a questionnaire requiring it to show how its US-funded projects align with America’s new “political guidelines”.
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This video explains the melting of glaciers and Switzerland’s key role in monitoring them, highlighting the importance of World Glacier Day.
Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?
Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?
