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Toxic Cocktail: 135 Pesticides Found in Swiss Rivers

National study reveals 23 pesticides at hazardous levels in waterways, exceeding safety limits by up to 100 times and threatening aquatic ecosystems

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Toxic Cocktail: 135 Pesticides Found in Swiss Rivers

08:00 AM·environment

Major Fish Rescue Operation Launches in Swiss National Park

Helicopter operation to relocate 12,000 fish highlights environmental protection efforts in contaminated river cleanup

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Major Fish Rescue Operation Launches in Swiss National Park

04:00 PM·environment

12,000 Fish Airlifted in Major Swiss River Environmental Operation

Massive environmental protection effort launches as helicopters transfer thousands of fish from the River Spöl in Swiss National Park ahead of PCB contamination cleanup.

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12,000 Fish Airlifted in Major Swiss River Environmental Operation

08:00 AM·environment

Swiss Groundwater Faces Multiple Threats

Research reveals increasing pressure on Swiss groundwater from climate change, pollutants, and usage conflicts, particularly in the Central Plateau.

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Swiss Groundwater Faces Multiple Threats

12:00 PM·environment

Zurich to Vote on Groundbreaking Leaf Blower Restrictions

Switzerland's largest city prepares for September 28 vote on strict regulations limiting leaf blower use, highlighting growing tension between environmental concerns and urban maintenance.

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Zurich to Vote on Groundbreaking Leaf Blower Restrictions

12:00 PM·environment

Geneva Plastics Treaty Negotiations Collapse Amid Industry Pressure

International efforts to create binding treaty on plastic pollution fail in Geneva, with experts citing lobbying from oil and plastic-producing countries as key obstacle.

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Geneva Plastics Treaty Negotiations Collapse Amid Industry Pressure

12:00 PM·environment

Geneva Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations Fall Short

Swiss delegation expresses disappointment as international negotiations for global plastic pollution agreement face setbacks despite ministerial intervention.

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Geneva Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations Fall Short

08:00 AM·environment

Swiss Environment Minister Pushes for Global Plastic Treaty

Swiss Environment Minister Albert Rösti expresses optimism for ambitious international agreement on plastic pollution, despite challenging negotiations in Geneva.

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Swiss Environment Minister Pushes for Global Plastic Treaty

12:00 PM·environment

Geneva Implements Free Public Transport Amid Ozone Alert

Canton Geneva becomes first Swiss region to offer free public transport during pollution spike, restricts vehicle access to combat ozone levels.

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Geneva Implements Free Public Transport Amid Ozone Alert

08:00 AM·environment

Switzerland pushes for 'historic' global plastic pollution treaty

Swiss officials call for binding international agreement at UN Plastics Conference in Geneva, as 170 nations gather to negotiate comprehensive controls.

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Switzerland pushes for 'historic' global plastic pollution treaty

12:00 PM·environment

Oil Spill Emergency on Lake Zurich

Emergency services deploy containment measures after diesel oil spill discovered near Rapperswil-Jona, investigation ongoing into source of contamination.

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08:00 AM·environment

Microplastics Discovered in Swiss Wildlife, Raising Environmental Concerns

New research reveals widespread microplastic contamination in Swiss wildlife, with particularly high levels found in wild boars across multiple cantons.

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Microplastics Discovered in Swiss Wildlife, Raising Environmental Concerns

12:00 PM·environment

Microplastics Detected in Swiss Wildlife, Raising Environmental Concerns

New study reveals widespread contamination of microplastics in various Swiss wild animals, with some specimens containing over 600 particles per gram in their digestive systems.

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Microplastics Detected in Swiss Wildlife, Raising Environmental Concerns

12:00 PM·environment

Plastic Pollution Reaches Swiss Alpine Wildlife

Groundbreaking study reveals one-third of swift nests in Europe contain plastic waste, highlighting unprecedented environmental challenges for airborne species.

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Plastic Pollution Reaches Swiss Alpine Wildlife

12:00 PM·environment

Microplastic pollution threatens European rivers

New research reveals alarming levels of microplastic contamination in major European waterways, including Swiss rivers, raising environmental concerns.

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Microplastic pollution threatens European rivers

04:00 PM·environment

Pioneering Swiss Research Could Clean Lausanne's Dioxin Contamination

Groundbreaking research using bacteria shows promise in addressing Lausanne's extensive dioxin pollution, offering potential solutions for urban environmental cleanup.

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