Cluster: Science

Swiss heatwave danger raised to second-highest level

This content was published on Jun 29, 2025 Temperatures of up to 35°C are expected over the next few days.

Researchers in Switzerland have tested the use of fibre optics on several Alpine glaciers (picture shows the Rhone Glacier).

Glaciers & permafrost

Fibre optics on glaciers open new frontiers for natural disaster predictions

This content was published on Jun 29, 2025 The fibre-optic cables we use to surf the Internet and make phone calls could help us predict a landslide or the collapse of a glacier.

Swiss cantons issue heat warnings

This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 Heat warning issued for Swiss cantons of Ticino Geneva and Vaud.

The State of Valais wants to coordinate donations for Blatten

Swiss canton coordinates donations for landslide destroyed village

This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 The Swiss canton of Valais to form committee to coordinate CHF 57.4 million donations for village destroyed by a landslide.

Villagers complain of Musk reputational damage

Space research

Starlink satellite antennae plan divides Swiss village

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 Plans to install 40 Starlink antennae in the Swiss village of Leuk is meeting with local resistance.

Temperatures are expected to soar again at the weekend

Climate adaptation

Switzerland braces for second hottest June on record

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 The Swiss weather forecasting service MeteoSwiss expecting one of the hottest Junes on record.

Storm damage has become more frequent and more expensive in Switzerland

Swiss storm damage more frequent and more expensive

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 Storm damage has increased by 126% in the last ten years. Costs have risen by 133% in the same period, according to Helvetia Insurance.

Opinion

Climate solutions

Climate scientist: overhyped carbon removal risks delaying urgent climate action

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 Misrepresenting the potential of carbon dioxide removal technologies like direct air capture risks undermining global efforts to decarbonise, says climate scientist James Kerry.

Ruag International CEO André Wall resigns

Space research

CEO of Swiss state-owned technology company Ruag resigns

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 Ruag International head to step down after parliament decides not to privatise Beyond Gravity unit.

Climate adaptation

Saving lives in the shadow of melting giants

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 As climate change threatens the Himalayas, Switzerland brings its Alpine disaster prevention expertise to India.

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