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Mountaintop solar farms spark tensions in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 17, 2022 Building large solar parks in high-mountain regions is arguably an effective way to produce more power in winter. But it remains highly controversial.

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Swiss farmers trial methane-busting feed for cows

This content was published on Oct 15, 2022 Additives in cow feed could reduce methane emissions and encourage more sustainable farming. But there are questions about the effects on animals.

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WWF warns hedgehog population rapidly declining in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 13, 2022 The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has raised alarm bells that the hedgehog and two other species in Switzerland are at risk of extinction.

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Switzerland urged to reach net zero by 2035 ‘to be fair’

This content was published on Oct 7, 2022 A study claims that Switzerland should aim to be climate neutral by 2035 instead of 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

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Some 58% of Swiss buildings heated with fossil fuels

This content was published on Oct 6, 2022 The share of buildings heated with oil has declined in recent years while gas heating as well as heat pumps have become more popular.

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For Swiss glaciers, 2022 was a ‘disastrous’ year

This content was published on Oct 5, 2022 Swiss glaciers have lost more than 6% of their volume this year. The decline smashed previous record retreats, but it was not entirely negative.

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Heatwave led to unprecedented melt of Swiss glaciers

This content was published on Sep 28, 2022 Switzerland’s glaciers are melting like never before, with their ice volume declining by 6% in a “disastrous” 2022.

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Technical problems put Swiss geothermal project on ice

This content was published on Sep 26, 2022 Swiss geothermal project, designed to generate electricity for 900 homes and heat thermal baths, has been suspended.

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Switzerland sets out revised C02 law plan

This content was published on Sep 16, 2022 Following the rejection of a proposed climate law last year, the Swiss government has mapped out new changes to the legislation.

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Billions of francs approved to save Switzerland’s glaciers

This content was published on Sep 16, 2022 A nationwide vote on banning fossil fuels in Switzerland has been averted after parliament agreed on a CHF3.2 billion ($3.3 billion) climate action package.

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