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UN climate report paints bleak picture for decades ahead

This content was published on Aug 9, 2021 Switzerland runs the risk of experiencing more heat waves, heavy rains, and droughts, said Sonia Seneviratne from the Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich. “Affecting agriculture and ecosystems, these [extreme weather events] will increase in frequency and intensity in the western part of Central Europe, and thus in Switzerland, as global warming continues,” said Seneviratne…

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‘We are at the start of a new climate regime’

This content was published on Aug 9, 2021 Climate scientist Sonia Seneviratne says solutions to the climate crisis exist if we’re prepared to change our habits.

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Swiss and US stress need for ‘ambitious’ climate measures

This content was published on Aug 6, 2021 The countries have called for a rapid phase-out of coal energy and ambitious efforts by the G20 countries to reduce climate-damaging emissions.

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Swiss think it’s vital that other people reduce CO2 emissions

This content was published on Aug 3, 2021 A majority of Swiss believe it’s important to avoid emissions in their everyday lives, although fewer are likely to back up their views with action.

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Climate activists stage sit-in protest in Zurich’s financial heart

This content was published on Aug 2, 2021 Around 200 climate activists blocked the entrances to UBS and Credit Suisse HQs, protesting their investments in fossil fuel projects.

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Switzerland and Iceland join forces to ‘capture’ CO2

This content was published on Aug 2, 2021 The Swiss government hopes to meet part of its climate goals by burying CO2 in Iceland,

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Water levels drop at most Swiss lakes and rivers

This content was published on Jul 18, 2021 The weather is improving and water levels at most Swiss lakes and rivers are on the decline.

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Flood danger across central Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 15, 2021 Lakes and rivers in central Swiss cantons such as Bern and Lucerne have reached dangerous levels, and more rain is forecast.

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Swiss solar power breaks records but still misses targets

This content was published on Jul 14, 2021 Despite a record-breaking increase in solar panel installation, Switzerland is far away from its target of shifting away from non-renewables.

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New European CO2 tax law to have limited impact on Swiss companies

This content was published on Jul 13, 2021 Switzerland is a pioneer in the area of carbon taxation, and already has one of the highest CO2 taxes in the world.

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