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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Switzerland’s new energy challenge: keeping cool in a warming climate
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Swiss homes and cities were designed to cope with winter. But as summers heat up, people are now scrambling for ways to cool down. What does this mean for the electricity grid?
Swiss glaciers have already used up their winter reserves
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Swiss glaciers are set to exhaust their winter reserves within days – an unusually early milestone driven not only by the current heatwave but also by months of unfavourable conditions.
Swiss glacier shows instability near disaster‑hit Blatten
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Almost a year after a glacier collapse destroyed the Swiss mountain village of Blatten, another ice giant in the same Alpine valley threatens to partially collapse.
Glaciers of the world, local melting and global impacts
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From the Alps to the polar regions, glaciers around the world are retreating at an ever-increasing rate. What are the consequences for populations and ecosystems?
The Alps are melting, but the villagers will not be moved
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Switzerland is racing to rebuild Blatten, which was crushed by a glacier. It’s a sign of the economic and emotional costs of a warming Europe.
Averting conflict can become Switzerland’s role in Arctic science diplomacy
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Switzerland is making meaningful contributions to Arctic governance and multilateral dialogue, as the Arctic becomes a geopolitical and environmental epicentre.
Central Asian glaciers resisted climate change. That may be ending.
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The glaciers of the Pamirs in Central Asia were among the few in the world that remained stable – or even grew – as others melted. According to a study, this anomaly may have come to an end.
Swiss science seeks answers to climate change in Antarctic ice
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Researchers in Bern are studying some of the oldest ice samples on the planet. They want to shed light on one of the main mysteries of the Earth’s climate.
Alpine glaciers are melting even on the highest peaks
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Swiss glaciers have lost a quarter of their volume in ten years. Climate change is accelerating their melting even at higher altitudes.
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An initiative by an environmental NGO would tax every flight leaving Switzerland and hand most of the money back as vouchers for train travel.
Nuclear power in Switzerland: ‘The most sensible policy is to keep the existing plants running’
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The Swiss government and parliament want the ban on new plants in Switzerland to be lifted. The final say will rest with the people but what is the current status of the industry?
Making synthetic fuels: a Swiss scientist’s bid to decarbonise cars and planes
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A Swiss chemical engineer is developing a green fuel for combustion engines – a synthetic “drop-in” fuel that works with existing engines and infrastructure.
Solar energy from railways shows first positive results in Switzerland
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The world’s first removable solar power plant, installed alongside a railway line, is now operational in Switzerland. It is attracting interest in Italy, France and Asia.
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This explainer shows where Swiss capital flows into fossil fuels, how authorities monitor those investments, and why their heavy carbon footprint abroad has become a political flashpoint.
Switzerland’s emissions gap is larger than officially stated
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Switzerland’s climate emissions gap is far larger than officially reported, with SRF research showing authorities underestimated it by up to a third.
Climate fatalism and disengagement in Switzerland are on the rise
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Despite being one of the world’s fastest-warming countries, Switzerland stands out for its public’s relatively low appetite for climate action.
Colombia summit marks ‘historic’ step toward phase-out of fossil fuels
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Representatives from nearly 60 countries met in Colombia to discuss a global shift away from fossil fuels, a move Switzerland’s environment ambassador described as a positive step forward.
Fossil fuel shock revives clean power as security priority
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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.
Switzerland’s new energy challenge: keeping cool in a warming climate
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Swiss homes and cities were designed to cope with winter. But as summers heat up, people are now scrambling for ways to cool down. What does this mean for the electricity grid?
Sparse rainfall and heatwaves have put Switzerland on drought alert
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Fifty years after the “drought of the century”, Switzerland is facing into summer 2026 with unusually low water reserves. Some simple measures can prevent critical situations.
How to prevent wildfires in Switzerland and Europe
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With risk levels high across much of Switzerland, an expert explains why the wildfire season started early in Europe this year and what can help the situation.
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An initiative by an environmental NGO would tax every flight leaving Switzerland and hand most of the money back as vouchers for train travel.
What Switzerland needs to learn from earlier and longer heatwaves
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The exceptional heatwave in June highlighted the difficulties in coping with these new climatic extremes, says climatologist Sonia Seneviratne.
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Western Europe’s second record-shattering heat wave in a month aligns with a grim trend: for the past three decades, Europe has been warming faster than any other continent.
Swiss study: five easy ways to stay cool in hot weather
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From menthol scents to smart ventilation, a Swiss researcher reveals five simple ways to reduce heat stress and stay comfortable at home – no air conditioner required.
Solar energy from railways shows first positive results in Switzerland
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The world’s first removable solar power plant, installed alongside a railway line, is now operational in Switzerland. It is attracting interest in Italy, France and Asia.
Switzerland’s emissions gap is larger than officially stated
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Switzerland’s climate emissions gap is far larger than officially reported, with SRF research showing authorities underestimated it by up to a third.
Nuclear power in Switzerland: ‘The most sensible policy is to keep the existing plants running’
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The Swiss government and parliament want the ban on new plants in Switzerland to be lifted. The final say will rest with the people but what is the current status of the industry?
Making synthetic fuels: a Swiss scientist’s bid to decarbonise cars and planes
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A Swiss chemical engineer is developing a green fuel for combustion engines – a synthetic “drop-in” fuel that works with existing engines and infrastructure.
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This explainer shows where Swiss capital flows into fossil fuels, how authorities monitor those investments, and why their heavy carbon footprint abroad has become a political flashpoint.
Charts show fossil fuel reliance in Switzerland and worldwide
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Despite climate commitments and the expansion of renewable energy, Switzerland – like the rest of the world – remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels.
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The energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has highlighted the extent to which Switzerland continues to rely on oil and natural gas. An explainer.
Why Switzerland’s fuel stockpiles are for Swiss use only
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In the event of fuel and heating oil shortages, Switzerland can draw on compulsory stockpiles. It does not have to share these with other countries.
Colombia summit marks ‘historic’ step toward phase-out of fossil fuels
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Representatives from nearly 60 countries met in Colombia to discuss a global shift away from fossil fuels, a move Switzerland’s environment ambassador described as a positive step forward.
Fossil fuel shock revives clean power as security priority
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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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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.
Sparse rainfall and heatwaves have put Switzerland on drought alert
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Fifty years after the “drought of the century”, Switzerland is facing into summer 2026 with unusually low water reserves. Some simple measures can prevent critical situations.
How to prevent wildfires in Switzerland and Europe
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With risk levels high across much of Switzerland, an expert explains why the wildfire season started early in Europe this year and what can help the situation.
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An initiative by an environmental NGO would tax every flight leaving Switzerland and hand most of the money back as vouchers for train travel.
What Switzerland needs to learn from earlier and longer heatwaves
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The exceptional heatwave in June highlighted the difficulties in coping with these new climatic extremes, says climatologist Sonia Seneviratne.
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A Swiss engineer is creating a “drop‑in” synthetic fuel that could clean up millions of combustion engines – no modifications needed.
Nuclear power in Switzerland: ‘The most sensible policy is to keep the existing plants running’
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The Swiss government and parliament want the ban on new plants in Switzerland to be lifted. The final say will rest with the people but what is the current status of the industry?
Making synthetic fuels: a Swiss scientist’s bid to decarbonise cars and planes
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A Swiss chemical engineer is developing a green fuel for combustion engines – a synthetic “drop-in” fuel that works with existing engines and infrastructure.
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Western Europe’s second record-shattering heat wave in a month aligns with a grim trend: for the past three decades, Europe has been warming faster than any other continent.
Swiss glaciers have already used up their winter reserves
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Swiss glaciers are set to exhaust their winter reserves within days – an unusually early milestone driven not only by the current heatwave but also by months of unfavourable conditions.
Swiss study: five easy ways to stay cool in hot weather
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From menthol scents to smart ventilation, a Swiss researcher reveals five simple ways to reduce heat stress and stay comfortable at home – no air conditioner required.
Solar energy from railways shows first positive results in Switzerland
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The world’s first removable solar power plant, installed alongside a railway line, is now operational in Switzerland. It is attracting interest in Italy, France and Asia.
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This explainer shows where Swiss capital flows into fossil fuels, how authorities monitor those investments, and why their heavy carbon footprint abroad has become a political flashpoint.
Switzerland’s emissions gap is larger than officially stated
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Switzerland’s climate emissions gap is far larger than officially reported, with SRF research showing authorities underestimated it by up to a third.
Charts show fossil fuel reliance in Switzerland and worldwide
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Despite climate commitments and the expansion of renewable energy, Switzerland – like the rest of the world – remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels.
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The energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has highlighted the extent to which Switzerland continues to rely on oil and natural gas. An explainer.
Swiss scientists identify root barrier that helps plants withstand drought
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Researchers in Switzerland have discovered a mechanism that enables plants to store water more efficiently and better tolerate drought.
Swiss glacier shows instability near disaster‑hit Blatten
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Almost a year after a glacier collapse destroyed the Swiss mountain village of Blatten, another ice giant in the same Alpine valley threatens to partially collapse.
Global energy turmoil: how resilient is Switzerland?
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How resilient is Switzerland in an energy crisis? Discover how long its fuel reserves could last – and the risks posed by disruptions in key routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
Climate fatalism and disengagement in Switzerland are on the rise
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Despite being one of the world’s fastest-warming countries, Switzerland stands out for its public’s relatively low appetite for climate action.
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Switzerland imports its oil and gas. Discover where its energy comes from, key suppliers like the US and Norway, and how the system works.
Why Switzerland’s fuel stockpiles are for Swiss use only
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In the event of fuel and heating oil shortages, Switzerland can draw on compulsory stockpiles. It does not have to share these with other countries.
Colombia summit marks ‘historic’ step toward phase-out of fossil fuels
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Representatives from nearly 60 countries met in Colombia to discuss a global shift away from fossil fuels, a move Switzerland’s environment ambassador described as a positive step forward.
Fossil fuel shock revives clean power as security priority
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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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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.
Switzerland lags as Europe rushes to renewables amid the oil crisis
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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.
Swiss organisation wins award for tracking data centre pollution
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The Swiss Datacenter Efficiency Association has received international recognition for a computer that measures, for the first time, the environmental and climate impact of a data centre.
