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In Geneva, global accord in sight on plastics pollution

Volunteers collect waste (mostly plastic and Styrofoam) on the shores of Lake Geneva.

This content was published on Jul 29, 2025 Geneva is set to host final talks on a global treaty to curb plastics pollution. But major sticking points remain.

A tropical parasite moves from Switzerland to Germany

Climate adaptation

A tropical parasite spreads from Switzerland to Germany

This content was published on Jul 27, 2025 A pest from the tropics is giving Swiss agriculture a hard time. The caterpillar of the tomato moth (Helicoverpa armigera) devours almost everything. The moth is now spreading northwards.

0.5 per cent less CO2 for companies with a net zero target

Emissions reduction

Net zero firms emit 0.5% less CO2, study finds

This content was published on Jul 26, 2025 Companies with an externally validated net-zero target emit less CO2 than those without a climate target. This is the conclusion of a new analysis by the US financial services provider MSCI.

Two initiatives tabled to curb wind turbines

Climate solutions

Swiss citizens will be voting on restricting wind farm expansion

This content was published on Jul 25, 2025 On Friday, the Association for the Protection of Nature and Democracy submitted two initiatives aimed at curbing the expansion of wind farms. More than 110,000 signatures have been collected.

Swiss AI

Silent power guzzlers: Switzerland’s booming data centres

This content was published on Jul 25, 2025 Data centres are popping up across Switzerland, driven in part by demand for AI. They come at a cost: by 2030, the centres could consume 15% of the country’s electricity.

Climate adaptation

Catfish thriving in Switzerland due to climate change

This content was published on Jul 24, 2025 Over the last 20 years, the number of catfish caught in Switzerland has increased massively.

The role of leader increases stress in animals too

Research frontiers

Leadership also increases stress in animals

This content was published on Jul 23, 2025 A study conducted at the University of Zurich has shown that when animals make decisions for their group, their hearts beat faster.

The Swiss Fablab project is modelled on other labs , such as Micronova in Finland.

Swiss AI

Chip-making factory aims to boost Swiss semiconductors

This content was published on Jul 23, 2025 Switzerland is laying plans to build a national chip production and research centre.

Tourists admire the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in Europe.

Glaciers & permafrost

What is the future of glacier tourism in a world with less ice?

This content was published on Jul 23, 2025 Climate change puts glacier tourism at risk. How can this vital industry be saved for local communities? Here are some adaptation strategies.

Glaciers & permafrost

Fading fast: the final years of East Africa’s glaciers

This content was published on Jul 23, 2025 East Africa’s tropical glaciers, from Kilimanjaro to Mount Kenya, are disappearing due to climate change. What does this mean for the continent’s water supply?

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