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Swiss scientist develops low‑emission ‘drop‑in’ synthetic fuel

This content was published on Jul 7, 2026 A Swiss engineer is creating a "drop‑in" synthetic fuel that could clean up millions of combustion engines – no modifications needed.

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Nuclear power in Switzerland: ‘The most sensible policy is to keep the existing plants running’

This content was published on Jul 6, 2026 The Swiss government and parliament want the ban on new plants in Switzerland to be lifted. The final say will rest with the people but what is the current status of the industry?

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Swiss team wins gold medal at Hydrogen Grand Prix

This content was published on Jul 4, 2026 The Hydrogen Grand Prix final featuring young engineers from over 20 countries took place in the Swiss town of Bulle this week.

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Making synthetic fuels: a Swiss scientist’s bid to decarbonise cars and planes

This content was published on Jul 3, 2026 A Swiss chemical engineer is developing a green fuel for combustion engines – a synthetic “drop-in” fuel that works with existing engines and infrastructure.

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Cars in Switzerland: lower emissions, but plug-in hybrids pollute more than expected

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 Switzerland has met its targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from new cars. At least on paper.

The referendum campaign against the return to nuclear power has been launched

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Swiss initiative challenges return to nuclear power

This content was published on Jun 30, 2026 New nuclear power stations to cost billions and hinder renewable energies, says committee.

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New nuclear power stations viable only with government support, says Swiss study

This content was published on Jun 29, 2026 New nuclear power stations in Switzerland are not competitive under current conditions, according to a new study.

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Solar energy from railways shows first positive results in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 23, 2026 The world’s first removable solar power plant, installed alongside a railway line, is now operational in Switzerland. It is attracting interest in Italy, France and Asia.

Fossil fuels and climate: an aerial view of the Chevron EL Segundo refinery, one of the largest petroleum processing facilities in California, US.

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Swiss finance under scrutiny over climate impact

This content was published on Jun 23, 2026 This explainer shows where Swiss capital flows into fossil fuels, how authorities monitor those investments, and why their heavy carbon footprint abroad has become a political flashpoint.

Climate adaptation

Switzerland’s emissions gap is larger than officially stated

This content was published on Jun 12, 2026 Switzerland’s climate emissions gap is far larger than officially reported, with SRF research showing authorities underestimated it by up to a third.

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