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Swiss glaciers face significant snow deficit

Swiss glaciers start the summer poorly protected

This content was published on May 8, 2026 Swiss glaciers received little snow this winter, with sizeable deficits in the Upper Valais, Ticino and Graubünden regions – a shortfall that could accelerate glacier melt this summer.

skiers using a ski lift on a strip of snow on green fields.

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Five numbers show how the climate is changing in Switzerland

This content was published on May 7, 2026 Switzerland ranks among the countries most affected by climate change. We break down the impacts using five key figures.

Weakened ocean currents could have promoted ice ages

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Weakening ocean currents could have intensified ice ages, Swiss study shows

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 A slowdown in North Atlantic ocean currents may have helped trigger longer, harsher ice ages around a million years ago, according to a University of Bern study.

Snow under pressure: Study provides new insights into avalanches

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Swiss study provides new insight into avalanche risks

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 Swiss study supports theory that added snow pressure makes avalanche-prone layers weaker.

Research team warns against tourism with melting glaciers

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Swiss-led research team warns against tourism to melting glaciers

This content was published on Feb 10, 2026 A Swiss-led team urges tourists to rethink trips to melting glaciers to prevent further harm.

Glaciers & permafrost

The beneficial effect of avalanches on Alpine glaciers

This content was published on Jan 18, 2026 Avalanches help many glaciers survive longer in the face of climate warming, according to an international study.

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Glaciers of the world, local melting and global impacts

This content was published on Dec 24, 2025 From the Alps to the polar regions, glaciers around the world are retreating at an ever-increasing rate. What are the consequences for populations and ecosystems?

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Snow Compass: guiding Swiss skiing through warmer winters

This content was published on Dec 17, 2025 To help determine the best path forward, Swiss ski resorts are being assisted by Snow Compass, a forecasting tool created by Swiss scientists that uses data to assess climate impacts.

Glaciers & permafrost

Understanding the Blatten disaster

This content was published on Dec 17, 2025 Experts are trying to better understand how the unprecedented Blatten collapse occurred - and how to better anticipate the next one.

View of the Rhone Glacier, near Goms, in Switzerland. Parts of the glacier are covered by sheets to protect them from melting.

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Study: at least half of world’s glaciers to disappear by 2100

This content was published on Dec 15, 2025 Up to 4,000 glaciers a year could disappear as a result of climate change, warn Swiss researchers in a new study published on Monday.

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