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How much is an ounce of snow worth?

Tarpaulins covering part of a glacier, and people walking across them.

This content was published on Apr 7, 2021 I wouldn’t advise you to trade an ounce of the precious metal for a bit of snow, but do think twice before you let it melt from your grasp.

Credit Suisse / Archegos: music stops for prime broking

This content was published on Apr 6, 2021 The bank will need a spotless record for years to lose its share price discount.

Swiss research institutes join quest to find best green jet fuels

This content was published on Apr 6, 2021 A new Swiss research initiative is investigating ways to produce fuel from renewable resources, but scaling up will be a challenge.

Study points to lake methane as energy source of the future

This content was published on Apr 4, 2021 Lakes, the source of 20% of global natural methane, could also be the source of much of the world’s energy, Swiss researchers say.

Glacier tarpaulins an effective but expensive shield against heat

This content was published on Apr 2, 2021 Protecting Swiss glaciers with white tarpaulins reduces ice and snow melt by around 60%, but cannot be applied on a large scale for reasons of cost.

Nestlé attacks food benefits of Brazilian workers during the pandemic

This content was published on Apr 2, 2021 The Swiss multinational is celebrating 100 years in Brazil, but its poorest workers face food voucher cuts amid rising prices.

Swiss firms hold out hopes in US infrastructure upgrade

This content was published on Apr 1, 2021 US President Joe Biden’s major infrastructure plan is raising high hopes for Swiss firms in the construction and building industry.

Climate change spells tough times for allergy sufferers

This content was published on Apr 1, 2021 The pollen season is starting earlier and is growing tenser every year as a result of rising temperatures, according to a major study.

Private sector joins government to protect ‘Swissness’ abroad

This content was published on Apr 1, 2021 Major industry associations have joined forces with public agencies to combat free-riders who abuse the “Swiss brand” abroad.

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