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Researchers strive to make solar energy sustainable

This content was published on Jun 8, 2018 Swiss researchers warn that the solar energy industry needs to become more sustainable.

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Different hives make sticky situations for beekeepers

This content was published on Jun 5, 2018 A different type of hive has made beekeeping more attractive to people who haven’t looked after bees before. But there are still some essential things beekeepers need to know.

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Migros says packaging protests will help develop its policy

This content was published on Jun 3, 2018 Switzerland's biggest retailer Migros says protests against excess plastic packaging will help it adapt to what consumers want.

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Call for more Swiss promotion of cycling

This content was published on Jun 2, 2018 It is time that the merits of travelling by bicycle be fully recognized, says Pro Velo Switzerland ahead of World Bicycle Day on June 3.

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Putting the planet first

This content was published on Jun 1, 2018 Representatives of First Nations have travelled to Switzerland to gather ideas on how to deal with environmental problems.

Controversial Jungfrau railway project gets greenlight

This content was published on Jun 1, 2018 The Federal Office of Transport has approved a CHF400 million ($405 million) mountain railway project.

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Storms contaminate Zurich water and hinder air traffic

This content was published on May 31, 2018 Swiss cities and towns are cleaning up after heavy rain and hail flooded streets and houses on Wednesday night.

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Chemical firm accused of polluting drinking water

This content was published on May 31, 2018 Swiss chemical company Lonza has been accused of violating the federal water protection act and contaminating drinking water.

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Switzerland enjoys fourth-warmest spring in history

This content was published on May 30, 2018 Even if anecdotal opinion may err on the side of pessimism, the statistics show that the nationwide mean of 6 degrees Celsius continues the trend of high early-year temperatures: the six warmest springs on record have all been recorded since the turn of the century. The meteorological spring this year was marginally cooler than that…

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Swiss first: plastic straws to be banned in Neuchâtel

This content was published on May 18, 2018 Neuchâtel looks set to become the first city in Switzerland to outlaw the use of plastic straws in cafes from 2019.

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