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Swiss supercomputer fed with a vast trove of NASA data

Artificial intelligence needs to train on large amounts of data

This content was published on Jul 17, 2026 A hundred petabytes of NASA climate and environmental data transferred to Swiss supercomputer.

EU Commission proposes a roadmap for CO2 reduction by 2040

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Switzerland notes EU roadmap for CO2 reduction

This content was published on Jul 17, 2026 Switzerland takes note of EC plans to reduce CO2 emissions.

Transport volumes are rising in Switzerland, and so are the costs

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Traffic in Switzerland increases as costs rise

This content was published on Jul 17, 2026 Transport in Switzerland generated costs of around CHF117 billion in 2023.

Less snowfall and rain has drained Swiss reservoirs

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Swiss reservoir water levels lowest in 20 years

This content was published on Jul 17, 2026 Swiss reservoirs have not been this empty at any point in the last 20 years.

A Swiss initiative wants to tax every flight leaving Switzerland, then use the money to give residents vouchers for trains, buses, and trams

Emissions reduction

A Swiss initiative wants flyers to fund trains

This content was published on Jul 17, 2026 An initiative by an environmental NGO would tax every flight leaving Switzerland and hand most of the money back as vouchers for train travel.

The EU backs Piccard’s new project and his hydrogen-powered aeroplane

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EU backs Piccard’s hydrogen-powered flight

This content was published on Jul 16, 2026 Bertrand Piccard secured EC support to fly around the world in a hydrogen-powered aeroplane.

Floods will become more severe by the end of the century

Climate adaptation

Swiss Alps more prone to severe floods than previously thought

This content was published on Jul 16, 2026 Study reveals extreme Alpine floods will become more intense and frequent by the end of the century.

ABB acquires Rotork to strengthen its automation portfolio

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ABB bids for $5.5bn British automation firm Rotork

This content was published on Jul 16, 2026 ABB looks to strengthen automation business with takeover bid for British firm Rotork.

At least seven drones were spotted headed for the plant

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Alarm raised as drones buzz Swiss nuclear power plant

This content was published on Jul 16, 2026 Several drones have triggered a police operation at the Gösgen nuclear power plant in Switzerland.

Turin Agricultural Association calls for a state of emergency due to drought

Climate adaptation

Italy plans to ask Switzerland for water for its farmlands

This content was published on Jul 15, 2026 The Piedmontese government plans to ask the Swiss canton of Ticino to increase the volume of water supplied to the region.

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