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Zambian river dam issues go under microscope

This content was published on Aug 2, 2008 A multidisciplinary team from the Federal Institutes of Technology in Zurich (ETH) and Lausanne (EPFL) are using field studies to discover the effects of dams on ecosystems in the Zambezi river. Their Africa Dams Project (Adapt) aims to find ways of optimising the use of water, benefiting people, the environment and the economy. The team…

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Swiss eclipsed by clouds

This content was published on Aug 1, 2008 Astronomers and enthusiasts flocked to observatories to witness the phenomenon, but the best views were to be had in parts of western, northeastern and the Italian-speaking part of the country. While most of Europe saw a partial eclipse of the sun, a total one was witnessed in the northern hemisphere. The stellar spectacle – when…

Objections gathered against Mühleberg permit

This content was published on Jul 15, 2008 The Federal Energy Office said the exact number of objections was not yet known but one had come from the centre-left Social Democratic Party. A lawyer commissioned by the Fokus Anti-Atom organisation drew up the party’s collective objection, which included a number of individuals and groups. Opponents say the energy ministry should not even consider…

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Littering of freesheets set for more controls

This content was published on Jul 15, 2008 Rudolf Strahm says the principle that the polluter pays should also apply to litter and free newspapers in public places. The newsletter of the price supervisor says that current policy on the issue does not properly take into account this principle in the costs of such litter. The government made it clear at the beginning…

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Torrential rain

This content was published on Jul 14, 2008 (All pictures: Keystone/Ti-Press)

Researchers aim to keep a lid on crises

This content was published on Jul 14, 2008 The team will be working from the new Competence Centre, which has opened at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich after securing SFr1.25 million ($1.22 million) in funding. They propose finding ways of preventing events such as the global financial meltdown or rising oil prices, instead of simply managing them once they occur. Dirk…

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Campaigners target single-use plastic bags

This content was published on Jul 12, 2008 Inspired by the global trend to do away with these polyethylene pests, a Swiss parliamentarian is calling on the government to ban non-reusable bags in the retail sector. Making the point that these flimsy carrier bags are only in use for an average of 25 minutes, Dominique de Buman says Switzerland should set a better…

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Plastic bags

This content was published on Jul 10, 2008 (pictures: Christoph Balsiger, swissinfo)

Crumbling Eiger rock prompts new concern

This content was published on Jul 7, 2008 Up to 900,000 cubic metres of water could be discharged in gorges in the space of several hours according to geologist Hans Rudolf Keusen. He also told public radio there were rockfalls in recent days from the northwest side of the mountain. Keusen said measuring instruments in place should indicate rising levels. The level of…

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Summer holidays mean traffic jams

This content was published on Jun 28, 2008 At midday traffic was stacked up for about ten kilometres, with waiting times of about two and a half hours, the Viasuisse traffic service reported. Drivers were being advised to take the alternative route into Italy via the San Bernardino or over the Gotthard rather than through the tunnel. However, by late afternoon tunnel traffic…

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