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Nitrogen Pollution, Unmet Targets Remain Major Challenges In Zurich

Nitrogen inputs have barely declined since 2000, despite more than two decades of environmental policy.

Northern Lights Appear Over Switzerland In Rare Mid-Latitude Display

Weak but clearly identifiable auroras were visible in parts of Switzerland on Saturday night, captured by MeteoSwiss webcams. The display followed a strong geomagnetic storm that pushed the Northern Lights unusually far south.

Climate · Sep 30

Zurich Has Met Only 8.3% Road-Space Target for Walking, Cycling, Public Transport

The city credits a new park above a covered motorway for much of its first-year progress.

Climate · Sep 23

ETH Zurich Study: Switzerland’s Worst-Case Climate Scenario Now The Most Likely One

Because Switzerland warms faster than the worldwide mean, a 3°C global scenario would translate to roughly 4.9°C of local warming.

Climate · Aug 31

Did MeteoSwiss Fail Again? No, SRF Meteo Did

The damage was severe: about 40 people injured and dozens of flight cancellations at Zurich Airport.

Climate · Aug 19

Thawing Permafrost Puts Swiss Village Kandersteg On Alert Over Rock Collapse Risk

Kandersteg, home to around 1,300 people in the canton of Bern, sits in a classic Alpine setting of jagged peaks, glaciers and green valleys.