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Climate change tipped to alter Swiss avalanche patterns by 2100

Climate change leads to more wet snow avalanches 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.

Climeworks signs major contract with Morgan Stanley

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Climeworks signs contract with Morgan Stanley to remove CO2

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.

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