Swiss climate activists block vehicles near Gotthard tunnel
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Around ten climate activists briefly blocked the A2 motorway near the northern entrance of the Gotthard tunnel on Thursday.
Survey: air travel most popular way to go on holidays for Swiss
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Despite the climate crisis, flying is the most popular mode of transport for private travel – particularly among young, urban and high-income travellers.
Late frost in Switzerland poses increased risk to crops
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As a result of climate change, winters are becoming milder and the growing season is being lengthened, says weather service Meteonews.
Swiss climate activists continue to protest, but change ‘is not easy’
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On Friday activists gather in Swiss cities for the latest “global climate strike”. As numbers on the streets dwindle, is the movement still influential?
The pensioners and babies behind a new era of climate lawsuits
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Leading courts around the world are recognising for the first time that governments have legally binding obligations on emissions.
Switzerland not complying with Paris Climate Agreement, says Swiss ECHR judge
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A landmark ruling from the European Court of Human Rights has found Switzerland not in compliance with the Paris Climate Agreement.
Switzerland renews contribution to climate fund for developing countries
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Switzerland will contribute CHF135 million to the Green Climate Fund, which helps developing countries to work towards international climate goals.
‘Absurd’ European climate ruling could harm democracy, say Swiss press
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Swiss newspapers have criticised a climate change ruling against the Swiss government by Europe’s top human rights court.