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Lausanne public transport to go all-electric by 2030

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 The company that runs public transport in the Swiss city of Lausanne intends to convert its entire fleet of vehicles to electric power within the next five years.

256 million tons of CO2 from suppliers and logistics

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Swiss companies have reduced CO2 emissions in their supply chains

This content was published on Oct 5, 2024 Last year, these CO2 emissions amounted to 256 million tonnes.

UN and FIS join forces against climate change

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UN and global ski federation sign climate change agreement

This content was published on Oct 3, 2024 The UN and the International Ski and Snowboard Federation want to draw attention to the effects of climate change on winter sports.

The Alps supercomputer in Switzerland is the world's sixth most powerful machine.

Swiss Alps supercomputer to leverage AI for science

This content was published on Oct 3, 2024 Switzerland's new supercomputer, Alps, will provide science projects with the muscle to harness the potential of AI.

New survey shows majority in favor of building new nuclear power plants

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Swiss survey shows majority want new nuclear power plants

This content was published on Sep 29, 2024 More than half the Swiss population supports the government's plan to lift a ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants.

Adapted Swiss borders with France and Italy

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Glacier melt causes changes to Swiss-Italian border

This content was published on Sep 27, 2024 Switzerland has adapted its borders with Italy and France. The changes with Italy are linked to melting glaciers, while those with France concern a tram line and rivers in the Geneva region.

Swiss students drive rocket research forward

This content was published on Sep 27, 2024 Swiss students are propelling the future of space travel with innovative reusable rocket technology, putting Switzerland on the map in the global space race.

Members of the Korean Climate Crisis Emergency Network shout slogans and hold placards during a protest demanding the government to respect the Constitutional Court's decision on the country's climate change law in Seoul, South Korea, 29 August 2024.

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Swiss women’s climate lawsuit reverberates in South Korea

This content was published on Sep 25, 2024 After a landmark climate court decision in South Korea, older citizens are demanding more ambitious climate targets. There are strong links to a similar legal case involving Switzerland.

One fifth of Swiss households heat with heat pumps

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One-fifth of Swiss households use heat pumps

This content was published on Sep 23, 2024 The proportion of heat pumps in Swiss households has increased fivefold since 2000.

Switzerland has sufficient water at its disposal. Nevertheless, water shortages can occur during longer dry periods and especially in smaller catchment areas.

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How clean is Swiss groundwater?

This content was published on Sep 17, 2024 Groundwater is a vital resource, providing 80% of the drinking water supply in Switzerland. But it remains under pressure.

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