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Holcim Expands European Presence with €1.85B Xella Acquisition

Swiss cement giant strengthens sustainable building portfolio through major German acquisition

Nestlé Withdraws from Global Methane Reduction Alliance

Swiss food giant Nestlé exits international dairy industry methane reduction initiative two years after helping establish it, while maintaining separate environmental commitments.

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Nestlé Withdraws from Global Methane Reduction Alliance

08:00 AM·technology

Solar Furnaces Transform Swiss Watchmaking Industry Waste

Innovative solar furnaces inaugurated in Swiss watchmaking hub to recycle steel offcuts, marking significant step toward sustainable luxury manufacturing.

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Solar Furnaces Transform Swiss Watchmaking Industry Waste

12:00 PM·innovation

World's First Solar Steel Recycling Furnaces Launch in Switzerland

Revolutionary solar-powered furnaces in La Chaux-de-Fonds mark global first for metal recycling, targeting watchmaking industry waste with sustainable technology.

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World's First Solar Steel Recycling Furnaces Launch in Switzerland

08:00 AM·environment

Zurich Bans Petrol-Powered Leaf Blowers

Zurich voters approve environmental measure restricting leaf blowers to electric models only, with seasonal limitations from October to December.

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12:00 PM·transportation

Zurich Approves Revolutionary 1-Franc-per-Day Transit Pass

Zurich voters have approved a groundbreaking initiative to reduce annual public transport passes from over 800 francs to 365 francs, making it the first Swiss city to implement such an affordable transit program.

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Zurich Approves Revolutionary 1-Franc-per-Day Transit Pass

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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Switzerland reduces environmental footprint but challenges remain

08:00 AM·energy

Madrisa Makes History: First Alpine Solar Plant Goes Live

Switzerland's renewable energy milestone as Madrisa becomes first alpine solar installation to feed power to grid

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Madrisa Makes History: First Alpine Solar Plant Goes Live

08:00 AM·environment

Basel Pioneers Environmental Initiative with Car Deregistration Rewards

Basel-City launches innovative environmental program offering CHF 1,500 credit for public transport or bikes to residents who permanently give up their cars.

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Basel Pioneers Environmental Initiative with Car Deregistration Rewards

04:00 PM·environment

Basel Launches Pioneering Car-Free Incentive Program

Canton offers CHF 1,500 credit for public transport and bike purchases to residents who permanently surrender their vehicles

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Basel Launches Pioneering Car-Free Incentive Program

08:00 AM·environment

Record-Breaking Environmental Clean-Up: 65,000 Swiss Volunteers Unite

National Clean-Up Day mobilizes unprecedented number of volunteers across Switzerland in environmental protection effort

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Record-Breaking Environmental Clean-Up: 65,000 Swiss Volunteers Unite

08:00 AM·environment

Geneva's Green Transport Initiative: 200 Buses Donated to Tunisia

Geneva public transport authority advances electrification goals by donating 200 combustion buses to Tunisia, part of sustainability transition plan.

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Geneva's Green Transport Initiative: 200 Buses Donated to Tunisia

04:00 PM·transportation

Geneva's Major Public Transport Donation to Tunisia

Geneva's public transportation authority announces donation of 200 combustion buses to Tunisia as part of its transition to all-electric fleet by 2030.

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Geneva's Major Public Transport Donation to Tunisia

12:00 PM·environment

Historic WTO fisheries agreement takes effect with Swiss backing

First WTO environmental trade agreement enters force, targeting $20 billion in harmful fishing subsidies, marking milestone in sustainable ocean management.

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Historic WTO fisheries agreement takes effect with Swiss backing

12:00 PM·environment

Historic WTO Fisheries Deal Takes Effect with Swiss Support

Switzerland backs first-ever WTO environmental trade agreement targeting harmful fishing subsidies, marking milestone in sustainable ocean management.

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Historic WTO Fisheries Deal Takes Effect with Swiss Support

04:00 PM·technology

Israeli Lab-Grown Meat Producer Plans Zurich Production Facility

Aleph Farms partners with Swiss consortium including Migros, Givaudan and Bühler to establish synthetic meat production facility in Kemptthal, marking Switzerland's entry into cultured meat industry.

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Israeli Lab-Grown Meat Producer Plans Zurich Production Facility

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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Swiss Groundwater Faces Growing Environmental Threats

08:00 AM·environment

Switzerland's CO2 Challenge: Study Projects 5Mt Annual Emissions by 2050

Paul Scherrer Institute research reveals Switzerland could still produce 2-5 megatonnes of CO2 annually by 2050 despite net-zero goals.

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Switzerland's CO2 Challenge: Study Projects 5Mt Annual Emissions by 2050

12:00 PM·technology

SolarStratos Sets New Swiss Solar Flight Altitude Record

Swiss pilot Raphaël Domjan achieves historic 8,224-meter altitude in solar-powered aircraft from Sion airport, marking significant milestone in sustainable aviation.

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SolarStratos Sets New Swiss Solar Flight Altitude Record

sustainability

La Chaux-de-Fonds Launches Europe's Highest Urban Edible Forest

Holcim Expands European Presence with €1.85B Xella Acquisition

Nestlé Withdraws from Global Methane Reduction Alliance

Solar Furnaces Transform Swiss Watchmaking Industry Waste

World's First Solar Steel Recycling Furnaces Launch in Switzerland

Zurich Bans Petrol-Powered Leaf Blowers

Zurich Approves Revolutionary 1-Franc-per-Day Transit Pass

Switzerland reduces environmental footprint but challenges remain

Madrisa Makes History: First Alpine Solar Plant Goes Live

Basel Pioneers Environmental Initiative with Car Deregistration Rewards

Basel Launches Pioneering Car-Free Incentive Program

Record-Breaking Environmental Clean-Up: 65,000 Swiss Volunteers Unite

Geneva's Green Transport Initiative: 200 Buses Donated to Tunisia

Geneva's Major Public Transport Donation to Tunisia

Historic WTO fisheries agreement takes effect with Swiss backing

Historic WTO Fisheries Deal Takes Effect with Swiss Support

Israeli Lab-Grown Meat Producer Plans Zurich Production Facility

Swiss Groundwater Faces Growing Environmental Threats

Switzerland's CO2 Challenge: Study Projects 5Mt Annual Emissions by 2050

SolarStratos Sets New Swiss Solar Flight Altitude Record

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