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A University of Geneva review of 71 studies suggests that emotional imagery and storytelling can motivate climate action more effectively than facts alone, while appeals to personal and collective responsibility may backfire. The article should explain the evidence, its limits and the implications for climate campaigns and public policy communication.
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Switzerland’s record heat and rainfall deficit have prompted exceptional financial support for farms and forests, while a large majority of residents support stronger heat protections. This article should connect the emergency response with the longer-term question of whether Switzerland is adapting quickly enough to climate change.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +3 more
Valais
A hanging glacier above Randa in Valais has accelerated and shed large ice blocks, prompting authorities to maintain a restricted danger zone. Experts say the area is being closely monitored and currently poses no immediate threat to residents, but the episode highlights the need for sustained Alpine hazard surveillance.
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Switzerland is committing more than CHF70 million to help forests and farms cope with worsening heat and drought. The package includes additional forestry funding and interest-free loans for farmers, but parliament must still approve the measures and the government will reassess conditions later this autumn.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
drought
A prolonged drought is exposing how little Switzerland knows about the resilience of its underground water sources. Researchers are building new models as springs, streams and lakes show sharply different responses, including Lake Zurich’s lowest recorded level in 75 years.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
climate change
Switzerland’s exceptional drought is affecting rivers, lakes, forests, agriculture and water supplies, with Lake Zurich reaching its lowest level in 75 years and experts warning that future summers could become hotter and drier.
The Local Switzerland · +5 more
environment
A mounting drought crisis is gripping Switzerland, necessitating emergency measures like helicopter water drops to alpine farms and prompting considerations of using snow cannons for firefighting as rivers and reservoirs reach their lowest levels in two decades.
The Local Switzerland · +3 more
environment
A new international survey reveals a growing sense of climate fatalism in Switzerland, even as the country's glaciers enter the melt season with alarmingly low snow cover. This dual crisis of psychological disengagement and physical vulnerability highlights the escalating impact of global warming.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +1 more
climate change
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that the years 2015-2025 were the hottest eleven-year period since record-keeping began. The UN agency, headquartered in Geneva, warned that key climate indicators are trending negatively, pushing the planet "to its limits."
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politics
At a party meeting, Swiss Greens endorsed a resolution for a clear roadmap to rapidly phase out fossil fuels. The party also threw its support behind a new popular initiative aimed at introducing a tax on airline tickets to curb air traffic and fund greener transport alternatives.
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climate change
With rising global temperatures threatening the viability of winter sports, Swiss ski resorts are implementing survival strategies. These climate concerns are casting a long shadow over a potential Swiss bid to host the 2038 Winter Olympics.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +2 more
climate change
Switzerland's iconic winter is under pressure as warming temperatures force traditional events like the Saignelégier sled dog race onto grass and threaten the viability of cross-country skiing across the country, particularly in the Jura mountains.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
science
An international study led by a Swiss federal institute has revealed that avalanches, despite their destructive power, play a crucial role in compensating for glacial melt by depositing large snow masses, thereby helping many glaciers survive longer.
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climate change
Ski resorts in Ticino, such as Carì and Airolo, are grappling with an almost complete lack of snow, forcing them to consider applying for short-time work for employees. The situation highlights the acute threat that warmer winters pose to the viability of lower-altitude ski tourism in Switzerland's southern Alps.
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direct democracy
Swiss citizens face two major national votes on March 8th: the 'Cash is Freedom' initiative, which aims to constitutionally protect physical money, and a separate proposal to create a climate fund equivalent to 1% of GDP to combat climate change.
Le News · +1 more
WEF
As world leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump prepare to gather in Davos, a new Greenpeace report highlights a 10% increase in private jet flights to the forum. The findings spark controversy over the environmental hypocrisy of elites attending a summit focused on global problems like climate change.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +2 more
energy
Despite global progress in renewable energy adoption, Switzerland faces challenges in maintaining momentum for solar and wind power development amid changing economic conditions.
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environment
Swiss research reveals mountain snow depth decreasing by up to 8cm per decade over past 60 years
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environment
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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climate change
New research reveals climate change contributed to approximately 200 heat-related deaths in Swiss cities during summer 2025, with Zurich most affected.
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