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How climate change is threatening permafrost’s delicate balance

In Switzerland, some 6-8% of Switzerland’s territory is unstable. Settlements below permafrost zones must increasingly expect landslides and mudflows in the years ahead.

This content was published on Mar 10, 2025 Permafrost is the hidden frozen “glue” – a layer formed by ice, rock and soil – that holds icy northern landscapes together.

The Mutthorn Hut, located between Kandersteg and Lauterbrunnen in canton Bern, is one of 60 mountain huts affected by thawing permafrost.

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Melting permafrost threatens mountain regions. What can be done?

This content was published on Mar 10, 2025 From unstable slopes to rock falls, the thawing of permafrost will have many consequences for mountain regions, including the Swiss Alps.

On April 9, 2024, Europe’s top human rights court ruled in favour of a group of elderly Swiss women, the KlimaSeniorinnen (pictured above), who said the government’s inadequate efforts to combat climate change put them at risk of dying during heatwaves.

Climate solutions

European court climate ruling: Swiss making progress but must do more

This content was published on Mar 7, 2025 Switzerland has made progress implementing the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) landmark verdict that condemns Swiss climate inaction. But more work must be done.

Seniors for the climate: the Council of Europe acknowledges progress

Climate solutions

Council of Europe notes Swiss progress on climate goals

This content was published on Mar 7, 2025 The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers has acknowledged Swiss progress following a European Court of Human Rights conviction for climate inaction.

Research frontiers

Explainer: Why US health funding cuts are rattling Swiss science

This content was published on Mar 6, 2025 The Trump administration has upended funding by the National Institutes of Health. What does it mean for biomedical research in Switzerland?

In January, the United States almost banned TikTok altogether due to surveillance and national security concerns.

Climate solutions

Why TikTok’s influence worries Europe – and why Switzerland is not immune

This content was published on Mar 5, 2025 Switzerland has ruled out a ban despite growing concerns over youth mental health and democracy.

Agribusiness

Are food firms’ efforts to reduce cow fart emissions a lot of hot air?

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 To reduce their carbon footprint, food companies are betting on cow feed that produces less methane. Consumers still need some convincing.

Should cows be fed additives to reduce the climate change impact of livestock farming?

Food companies are trying to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by getting suppliers to give their cows special methane-reducing feed.

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Swiss diplomacy

Bangladesh sheds light on climate change migration patterns

This content was published on Mar 2, 2025 As the number of people affected by climate change continues to rise, one pressing question remains. Where do they go?

Swiss position

Are Western countries doing enough to tackle waste trafficking?

This content was published on Feb 25, 2025 The illegal trade in waste is a crime that even countries with strict waste regulations, such as Switzerland, struggle to prosecute effectively.

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