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Climeworks signs contract with Morgan Stanley to remove CO2

Climeworks signs major contract with Morgan Stanley

This content was published on Oct 24, 2024 Climeworks, the specialist in the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) has signed a contract with banking giant Morgan Stanley.

Light pollution and industrial activity in the Arctic on the rise

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Light pollution and industrial activity increase in the Arctic

This content was published on Oct 22, 2024 More than 800,000 square kilometres of the Arctic were affected by human activity in 2013. Some 85% of the areas polluted by light was due to industrial activities and not settlement areas.

Climate change favors forest fires and harms health

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Climate change magnifies forest fires and harms health

This content was published on Oct 22, 2024 Increased heat and droughts means climate change increases the incidence of large forest fires.

100 percent of Swiss companies with a climate strategy

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All Swiss listed companies have a climate strategy

This content was published on Oct 19, 2024 All major listed Swiss companies have a climate strategy. This puts Switzerland ahead of neighbouring Germany and Austria, says a study by Kirchhoff Consult and BDO.

Low willingness to pay for renewable mobility, study finds

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Low willingness in Switzerland to pay for ‘clean’ transport

This content was published on Oct 18, 2024 There is little inclination in Switzerland to pay for transport powered by renewable energy.

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Swiss canton relaxes wine quality requirements

This content was published on Oct 14, 2024 The wet weather has resulted in canton Valais in southwest Switzerland taking the extraordinary step of relaxing the requirements for the AOC seal of quality.

11 percent of companies in line with Paris Agreement

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Only 11% of companies in line with Paris Agreement

This content was published on Oct 12, 2024 Only 11 percent of listed companies worldwide are currently operating in line with the 1.5 degree target of the Paris Climate Agreement. This is the conclusion of an analysis by the US financial services provider MSCI.

View of smoking chimneys in Switzerland.

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Government estimates for first time Switzerland’s carbon budget up to 2050

This content was published on Oct 11, 2024 The Swiss government predicts that the country will produce around 660 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents for the 2020-2050 period if it meets its climate targets.

Lift off! Swiss students build next-gen reusable rockets

This content was published on Oct 10, 2024 Rocket-building used to be the sole preserve of space-faring nations like the United States or Russia. Now many other players are getting involved from private companies to young researchers, even from Switzerland.

Man standing on platform near Swiss forest.

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Swiss experiment targets forest drought, a driver of climate change

This content was published on Oct 9, 2024 Climate change and droughts are transforming forests and reducing their ability to absorb CO2. Which tree species are suitable for the climate of the future? A unique Swiss experiment is seeking answers.

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