Energy transition

We can still solve the climate crisis – here’s how

This content was published on Nov 10, 2025 Greenhouse gas emissions and temperatures continue to rise around the world. But there are solutions, say researchers in Switzerland who took part in Swissinfo's survey on the state of the climate.

Emissions reduction

Will the sun still shine on renewable energy tomorrow?

This content was published on Oct 21, 2025 The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change boosted renewable energy in Switzerland and around the world. But solar and wind power are losing momentum in some countries.

Climate solutions

Why Swiss carbon-removal start-up Climeworks faces serious headwinds

This content was published on May 22, 2025 Climeworks adjusts its workforce amid DAC sector challenges. Explore the firm's strategic pivots and long-term vision.

Climate solutions

Zurich project explores storing CO₂ beneath Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 15, 2025 In 15-20 years, CO₂ from Swiss household waste and industry could be stored underground to support the country’s net-zero climate goals.

A Tesla Model Y is inspected on the production line at the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg on December 16, 2024.

Climate solutions

Electric car sales accelerate worldwide but stall in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 7, 2025 Sales of electric cars in Europe and Switzerland have fallen after years of growth. But there is good news for those wanting to buy an electric vehicle this year: prices are expected to sink.

Climate solutions

Switzerland’s new 2035 climate goals disappoint

This content was published on Jan 31, 2025 The Swiss government has set new 2035 greenhouse gas emissions targets as part of its commitment to combat climate change. But environmental groups are unimpressed.

The Electricity Act will promote the spread of solar panels on buildings in Switzerland.

Swiss Politics

Electricity law isn’t enough for Switzerland to achieve climate goals

This content was published on Jun 9, 2024 The electricity law will boost renewable energy production in Switzerland. But it leaves many open questions.

Turning Swiss CO2 into Icelandic rock

This content was published on May 28, 2024 Efforts to capture carbon dioxide from dirty industries and store it deep underground are generating huge interest globally. Switzerland is also examining what to do about its hard-to-tackle CO2 emissions.

Climate adaptation

Swiss gravity battery contributes to China’s energy transition

This content was published on Apr 25, 2024 How can excess electricity produced by the sun and wind be prevented from being lost? A gravity battery developed in Switzerland stores renewable energy in heavy blocks of material.

Swiss people taking the plane in Zurich.

Climate solutions

How green are the Swiss?

This content was published on Jan 18, 2024 What’s the average carbon footprint in Switzerland? A new survey offers a detailed breakdown of personal CO2 emissions.

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