Switzerland will release a new national action plan to limit global warming, the minister said from Baku. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Switzerland will do its part to achieve the goal of limiting global...
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COP29: Switzerland and the world under pressure to deliver carbon cuts
Intense rain from Hurricane Milton caused the Anclote River to flood in New Port Richey, Florida, October. 11, 2024. Milton’s rapid intensification from a Category 1 storm to a Category 5 monster in less than 24 hours was the latest example of a worrying trend that has seen storms growing more powerful, more quickly, due...
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Swiss bearded vulture rare win amid global wildlife catastrophe
Wildlife populations have shrunk by 73 percent since 1970 Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The reintroduction of the bearded vulture in Switzerland is one of the few positive ecological stories of the last 50 years, which saw three-quarters of wild animals...
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One-fifth of Swiss households use heat pumps
One fifth of Swiss households heat with heat pumps Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The proportion of heat pumps in Swiss households has increased fivefold since 2000. This is shown by the new building and housing statistics from the Federal Statistical...
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Referendum rejects plan to boost Switzerland’s biodiversity
Environmentalists wanted stronger safeguards put in place to protect Switzerland’s biodiversity, but they were defeated by voters who thought it too expensive. ADVERTISEMENT The proposal would have boosted public funding to encourage farmers and others to set aside lands and waterways to let the wild landscape develop. It would also have increased the total area...
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Switzerland-wide plastic recycling available from October
Switzerland-wide plastic recycling available from October Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. In Switzerland, there will soon be a collection bag for yoghurt pots, shampoo bottles, etc. The collection system for plastic packaging and drinks cartons fits into the existing recycling landscape,...
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Swiss cruise ship stranded on Danube River after heavy rains
The passengers have been unable to leave the ship since Saturday, as the gangway leading to the jetty is flooded. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Passengers on a Swiss river-cruise ship stranded on the...
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Cold front leads to record-low temperatures in Switzerland
MeteoSwiss expected another five to 15cm of fresh snow by Saturday evening, especially on the eastern northern slopes of the Alps above 1,400 to 1,800m. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Friday’s cold front caused record temperatures and closed mountain passes. The...
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Construction starts on first large-scale solar park in Swiss Alps
Switzerland wants to develop large solar farms in high-mountain regions to generate lots of extra renewable power, especially in winter. The first major project under the federal government’s “Solar Express” scheme is being built near the village of Sedrun in southeast Switzerland. This content was published on September 13, 2024 – 09:00 Simon Bradley...
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Why is Switzerland offering cash prizes to retrieve munitions from lakes?
The Swiss Federal Department of Defence Procurement (Armasuisse) is offering 50,000 Swiss francs ($57,800) for the three best ideas on how to retrieve some 12,000 tonnes of old munitions from the country’s lakes, including Lake Thun, Lake Brienz and Lake Lucerne. “Armasuisse wants to involve academia and industry in the considerations on how environmentally friendly...
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Survey: Only a few Swiss locations affected by overtourism
Only a few Swiss locations affected by overtourism Keystone-SDA There is no “overtourism” in Switzerland, according to a survey by Switzerland Tourism conducted in April and May. Only 5% of respondents were concerned about tourism. This content was published on July 4, 2024 – 17:02 When respondents perceived problems with tourism, inflation, pollution and littering...
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Flooding of Rhone River causes severe road and rail traffic disruptions
Following heavy rainfall on Saturday and during the night, the Rhone River and its tributaries have flooded. Keystone / Jean-Christophe Bott Due to flooding in canton Valais, southern Switzerland, the A9 motorway between Sierre and Sion is closed. The entire canton is on alert, cantonal authorities said on Sunday. This content was published on June...
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