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Should the Swiss stop sorting their trash?

This content was published on Jun 23, 2020 Switzerland has a reputation for its user-led approach to recycling. A provocative analysis suggests that entrepreneurs and machines should take over.

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‘Green’ aviation fuel aims to power planes by 2030

This content was published on Jun 3, 2020 A Swiss start-up is developing an aviation fuel produced solely with water, solar energy and CO2. Will it put an end to “flight shame”?

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Studying the new viruses that emerge from melting ice

This content was published on May 25, 2020 Could melting ice release potentially harmful bacteria and viruses into the atmosphere?

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Swiss among worst solar and wind performers in Europe

This content was published on May 20, 2020 Switzerland meets only 4.2% of its electricity needs with wind and solar power, which is far from where it should be to meet climate goals.

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Plans to create climate change institute delayed

This content was published on May 15, 2020 A proposal to merge two leading research institutes into one body has been put on ice.

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Swiss rank high in energy index

This content was published on May 14, 2020 Switzerland has placed second in a global index comparing current energy systems and readiness for the transition to cleaner sources.

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If everyone lived like the Swiss, we would need the natural resources of three planets

This content was published on May 8, 2020 Environmental activists calculate that Switzerland has already used up its share of natural resources for 2020.

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Extreme winters in Switzerland are becoming more frequent

This content was published on Apr 15, 2020 We delve into the official temperature figures to show how this winter became the warmest on record in Switzerland.

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Can coronavirus help the environment?

This content was published on Apr 6, 2020 Less smog over China, clearer canals in Venice, better air quality in parts of Switzerland – how much is due to coronavirus measures?

Bernese artist Heinrich Gartentor covered Münsterhof with a meadow

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More grass and trees can help with ‘heat islands’ in Swiss cities

This content was published on Mar 7, 2020 Scientists in Zurich have developed a simulation program that can predict which pavement and which type of vegetation could help.

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