Cluster: Science

Saving Ticino’s disappearing glaciers

This content was published on Aug 26, 2022 The bad news: global warming means the glaciers in canton Ticino will have pretty much vanished in about ten years. Is there any good news?

Climate solutions

Photos show Swiss glaciers shrinking by half

This content was published on Aug 22, 2022 Switzerland’s glaciers lost half of their volume between 1931 and 2016, according to analysis of historical photographs.

Climate solutions

More human remains and objects emerge as glaciers retreat

This content was published on Aug 22, 2022 Switzerland’s melting glaciers have revealed more unexpected, macabre secrets this summer: human remains and plane wreckage trapped in the ice.

Climate solutions

Swiss climate ambitions need huge coordinated effort, say scientists

This content was published on Aug 18, 2022 Switzerland’s net zero carbon emissions goal will require coordinated action by politicians, industry and the public.

Climate solutions

Swiss lakes and rivers drop to record lows due to continuing drought

This content was published on Aug 15, 2022 The continuing hot and dry summer weather has caused low water levels in several Swiss lakes and rivers.

Climate solutions

Europe battles water shortages as severe drought sweeps the continent

This content was published on Aug 6, 2022 An unusually dry winter and spring followed by a summer of baking heat are part of an overall warming trend.

un uomo nel fiume colloca un apparecchio di misura su una roccia

Climate solutions

Swiss researchers want to unravel the mystery of the Pamir glaciers

This content was published on Jul 28, 2022 Some glaciers in Central Asia appear to be unaffected by global warming. A Swiss project is investigating why.

operai su dei tralicci dell alta tensione

Climate solutions

Swiss electricity providers face shocking challenges

This content was published on Jul 24, 2022 How can blackouts be avoided given the volatility of renewable energies and the increase in electricity consumption?