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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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Swiss business takes on global waste

This content was published on Feb 27, 2020 The recycling subscription service with a social mission Mr. Green has been a big hit with busy families and business in cities in Switzerland. But can it work in Africa?

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Climate activist to appeal conviction for vandalising bank

This content was published on Feb 21, 2020 Member of the ‘Breakfree’ climate activist group found guilty of vandalising a Crédit Suisse bank will appeal his conviction, according to his lawyer.

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Activist on trial in Switzerland’s second ‘climate trial’

This content was published on Feb 18, 2020 A climate activist has appeared before a Geneva court accused of vandalising the property of bank Crédit Suisse.

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