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Switzerland to call for climate finance contributions from China and Russia at COP29

A man wades through a flooded area following heavy rains in Nowshera District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.

This content was published on Nov 11, 2024 Switzerland wants the biggest CO2 emitters such as China and Russia to offer financial help to poorer nations combating climate change.

Intense rain from Hurricane Milton caused the Anclote River to flood in New Port Richey, Florida, October. 11, 2024. Milton's rapid intensification from a Category 1 storm to a Category 5 monster in less than 24 hours was the latest example of a worrying trend that has seen storms growing more powerful, more quickly, due to climate change.

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COP29: Switzerland and the world under pressure to deliver carbon cuts

This content was published on Nov 8, 2024 It’s clearly crunch time as states prepare to gather for the United Nations COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan next week. What progress has been made on global climate targets, and where does Switzerland stand?

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COP29: Swiss NGOs call for strong financial support

This content was published on Nov 7, 2024 Ahead of COP29, Swiss NGOs call for wealthy nations to pay $1,000 billion a year to help other countries solve climate problems.

Climate change leads to more wet snow avalanches by 2100

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Climate change tipped to alter Swiss avalanche patterns by 2100

This content was published on Nov 7, 2024 Climate change is expected to result in fewer avalanches overall in Switzerland but to increase the danger of wet snow avalanches by 2100.

How a Swiss-led global network fosters greater access to AI

This content was published on Nov 7, 2024 Switzerland is spearheading a global initiative to promote equal access to AI, regardless of a country’s economic strength or political power.

Climate change alters natural hazards in the Alps

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Climate change alters natural hazards in Swiss Alps

This content was published on Oct 31, 2024 Alpine rockfalls have increased in recent decades as permafrost thaws and glaciers recedes.

Scientists find reasons for Lake Geneva's CO2 emissions

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Scientists explain Lake Geneva’s unique carbon footprint

This content was published on Oct 31, 2024 Swiss scientists have unlocked the carbon cycle of Lake Geneva, explaining why it releases CO2 despite containing little organic matter.

Federal Council allows up to 20,000 tons more grain imports

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Swiss government boosts grain imports after poor harvest

This content was published on Oct 30, 2024 The Swiss grain harvest in 2024 was significantly lower than average. The government now plans to boost imports.

Rising water temperatures in European mountain waters

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Water temperatures are rising in European mountain streams

This content was published on Oct 29, 2024 Climate change is affecting water quality, fish, industry and electricity production.

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Swiss-funded Thai climate project accused of labour abuse

This content was published on Oct 25, 2024 Electric bus company, partially financed by Swiss funds, accused of violating Thai labour rights.

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