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Talks aim to secure climate finance progress

This content was published on Sep 1, 2010 Ministers from 45 countries are gathering in the western Swiss city to discuss long-term financing of mitigation and adaptation measures – a crucial issue for the forthcoming global talks in Cancun, Mexico, in December. The meeting should give important signals on how far negotiations have advanced – or not – since the United Nations climate…

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WWF concerned at rocketing fish consumption

This content was published on Aug 24, 2010 WWF is worried at the impact on fish stocks, and has issued a guide to help consumers buy only sustainable fish and shellfish. It says that this is all the more important, given that consumption has risen by more than 25 per cent in the last three years. More than 95 per cent of the…

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Extensive federal maps system goes online

This content was published on Aug 19, 2010 The government announced on Thursday that from now on, very detailed maps – everything from topographical to those providing environmental, housing and even historical information – are available to the public. “Are the glaciers really retreating? How big was my home village 100 years ago? Where does the water for power generation come from?” the…

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Global electric race begins in Geneva

This content was published on Aug 16, 2010 The Zero Race, organised by Swiss teacher Louis Palmer who in 2008 circumnavigated the globe in a solar taxi, is intended to also raise awareness about climate change, mobility and renewable energies. “It’s hard to believe we’re setting off on such an adventure,” a nervous Nick Jones, driver of the Australian Team Trev three-wheel electric…

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Room to grow in Swiss plastic recycling

This content was published on Jul 30, 2010 Switzerland has no nationwide system for recycling plastic shampoo and detergent bottles.

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Ozone continues to cause summertime blues

This content was published on Jul 21, 2010 Organisations such as the Swiss Lung League want to change this and are calling for a series of measures to reduce the amount of ozone in Swiss air. Since the beginning of July ozone levels in many places in Switzerland have climbed above 200 micrograms per cubic metre. The limit is 120. This can be…

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Whale protest in Swiss mountains

This content was published on Jul 19, 2010 The Greenpeace organisation put up an inflatable whale and banners at the popular destination for Asian tourists to call for a fair trial of the two activists who reportedly face prison sentences of up to 18 months. The two defendants uncovered a corruption scandal and removed a cardboard box of whale meat, according to Greenpeace.…

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Rabies creeps closer to the Swiss border

This content was published on Jul 16, 2010 While the affected area is around 100 kilometres from the Swiss border, officials are keeping a close eye on the situation. Switzerland has been free of the deadly virus since 1998. “For the first time in a long time, there’s the small possibility that rabies will be re-introduced by foxes,” Veterinary Office spokesman Marcel Falk…

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From water to electricity

This content was published on Jul 14, 2010

Holcim comes under fire in Mexico

This content was published on Jul 6, 2010 The world number two cement maker denies the accusation. A survey by the independent Centre for Diagnosis and Alternatives for those Affected by Toxic Substances (Cedaat) reveals symptoms including headaches, eye irritation and sore throat among local residents. According to Cedaat, 86 per cent of 305 people examined showed signs of acute poisoning. Cedaat also…

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