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Rogue native species ruins Alpine slopes

This content was published on Dec 18, 2012 Plant ecologists, soil experts, hydrologists and economists led by Christian Körner from Basel University examined the consequences of farms being abandoned in the higher reaches of the Alpine range. Their project, supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), focused on Ursern Valley near Andermatt in central Switzerland which is typical of much of the…

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Road or rail?

This content was published on Dec 16, 2012

Kyoto extension gives time for climate change talks

This content was published on Dec 8, 2012 The extension was adopted in the Qatari capital by nearly 200 countries after hard-fought sessions and despite objections from Russia. The package of decisions also included vague promises of financing to help poor countries cope with climate change. The Swiss delegation said on Saturday it was partially satisfied with the outcome, adding in a statement…

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The best animal photos of the year

This content was published on Dec 8, 2012 The contest, sponsored by the Natural History Museum London and BBC Worldwide, is aimed not only at professional photojournalists but also at amateurs and teenagers, with prizes given in 18 categories. The photos that won prizes and honourable mentions are on exclusive display at the Basel Natural History Museum until March 31, 2013.

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Die besten Tierbilder des Jahres (ORIGINAL)

This content was published on Dec 6, 2012 “The Wildlife Photographer of the Year” ist der renommierteste Wettbewerb für Naturfotografie und wird seit 1964 durchgeführt. Er richtet sich sowohl an Profis wie auch an Amateure und Jugendliche. In 18 Kategorien werden Preise vergeben. Das Naturhistorische Museum in Basel zeigt die prämierten und lobend erwähnten Bilder noch bis zum 31. März 2013.

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Life and death on China’s Huai River

This content was published on Dec 1, 2012 China’s spectacular growth has brought not just prosperity, but also serious damage to the environment. For Seibert, the present state of the Huai River is a clear example of these problems. Several stretches of the river have been so seriously polluted by toxic waste that people are advised not to even touch the water. Pictures…

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Convention rejects Swiss wolf protection change

This content was published on Nov 27, 2012 At its annual meeting in Strasbourg, France, the permanent committee of the Bern Convention – a Council of Europe accord on wildlife and natural habitat conservation – turned down the proposal. It said that the current protection status for wolves in Europe is enough to address problems tied to wolf management in Switzerland and the rest of the…

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Swiss urged to play pioneering climate role

This content was published on Nov 26, 2012 Switzerland, one of almost 200 nations aiming to defy the odds at a two-week conference in Doha and make progress on a new climate change deal, says it is prepared to reduce emissions further – if other countries do the same. “Switzerland supports the assumption of reduction commitments by all states based on their share…

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Strategy for closing nuclear power stations

This content was published on Nov 21, 2012 It’s calling for a 35 per cent cut in energy consumption by 2035. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

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“Glenstrata” fusion approved by shareholders

This content was published on Nov 20, 2012 Glencore and Xstrata shareholders approved the transaction at two separate meetings in Zug on Tuesday. Completion of the deal is still subject to approvals by regulators including the European Commission. The merger will create an international powerhouse company that will control both the extraction of many raw materials – particularly minerals – and their distribution…

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