12:00 PM·environment
Switzerland reduces environmental footprint but challenges remain
EEA report shows one-third reduction in Swiss environmental impact since 2000, but two-thirds of damage still occurs abroad
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Swiss Glaciers Face Record Retreat as Climate Research Intensifies
Swiss glaciers lost 3% volume in 2025 amid concerning climate trends, while researchers at University of Bern study million-year-old ice samples for climate insights
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12:00 PM·climate
Storm Damage Hits 20-Year High in Switzerland
Natural disasters in 2024 caused CHF904 million in damages, marking the costliest year for storm-related incidents since 2005
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04:00 PM·weather
Switzerland Reports Significant Drop in Summer Storm Activity
MeteoNews records 43% decrease in lightning strikes during summer 2025, marking unusual weather pattern shift
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08:00 AM·environment
Swiss Groundwater Faces Growing Environmental Threats
Climate change and pollutants putting increasing pressure on vital water resources, warns Federal Institute
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08:00 AM·climate
Landmark Climate Case: Indonesian Islanders Sue Holcim in Swiss Court
First-ever climate damage lawsuit against Swiss company begins in Zug cantonal court
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12:00 PM·climate
Heat Crisis Threatens Swiss Workforce Productivity
WHO and WMO report warns of extreme heat impact on Swiss workers, as Green Party calls for special measures including reduced work hours and rent adjustments during heatwaves.
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12:00 PM·insurance
Natural disasters drive insurance losses to near-record levels
First half of 2025 sees $80 billion in insured losses globally, marking second-costliest period ever for insurers, Swiss Re Institute reports.
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04:00 PM·environment
Swiss Wood Usage Shifts: Half of Harvested Timber Now Used for Heating
Federal Statistical Office reports dramatic shift in Swiss wood utilization, with energy consumption doubling over two decades while construction use declines significantly.
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04:00 PM·environment
Swiss Study: Climate Change Forces Marmots to Higher Altitudes
Research in Graubünden's Dischma Valley reveals marmots now live 86 meters higher than 40 years ago, highlighting climate change impacts on Alpine wildlife.
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04:00 PM·urban planning
Swiss Study Challenges Urban Density Heat Assumptions
ETH Zurich research reveals well-planned dense neighborhoods with strategic green spaces can be cooler than sprawling developments, reshaping urban planning approaches.
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04:00 PM·environment
Record-Breaking Heat Pushes Swiss Lakes to Unprecedented Temperatures
Swiss lakes record highest temperatures in 41 years of measurement, raising ecological concerns as water temperatures surge 5-7 degrees above historical averages.
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12:00 PM·energy
Swiss Nuclear Plant Reduces Output Amid Heatwave
Beznau nuclear power plant forced to partially shut down operations due to rising river temperatures, highlighting climate change impacts on energy infrastructure.
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12:00 PM·energy
Record Heat Forces Nuclear Plant to Halve Output, Testing Swiss Energy Grid
Beznau nuclear power plant reduces output by 50% as River Aare temperatures reach critical levels, highlighting environmental challenges to Swiss energy infrastructure.
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04:00 PM·energy
Nuclear Power Plant Output Halved Amid Heatwave
Beznau facility reduces production by 50% to protect river ecosystem as water temperatures reach critical levels
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08:00 AM·climate
Storm Damage in Switzerland Shows Dramatic Increase
Swiss insurance data reveals 126% rise in storm damage over past decade, with hail damage costs surging by 490%, pointing to climate change impact.
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12:00 PM·environment
Swiss Storm Damage Costs Surge 133% in Decade
Insurance data shows dramatic rise in weather-related claims, with hail damage increasing by 490% amid climate change concerns.
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12:00 PM·environment
Urban Trees Prove Crucial in Extreme Heat, Swiss Study Finds
WSL research challenges previous assumptions, showing plane trees continue cooling effect even above 39°C, offering solution for urban heat management
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12:00 PM·environment
Study Proves Trees' Cooling Effect in Extreme Heat
WSL research demonstrates plane trees maintain cooling effect even above 39°C, challenging previous assumptions and offering solutions for urban heat management.
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08:00 AM·climate
Swiss Heatwaves Intensifying at Alarming Rate
MeteoSwiss reports Swiss heatwaves are becoming significantly more extreme, with temperatures rising faster than global averages over the past 50 years.
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