As heatwaves rise, Swiss climate concerns fall
A man walks across a central London park on August 9, 2026. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All…
Switzerland unlikely to meet emissions reduction target by 2030: environment minister
Switzerland has committed to halving its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, before achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Keystone-SDA…
Swiss Post postpones climate targets
Swiss Post is postponing some of its climate targets Keystone-SDA Swiss Post remains committed to its net-zero target…
A Swiss initiative wants flyers to fund trains
A recently-launched people’s initiative wants to tax flights departing Switzerland, then use the money to give residents vouchers…
Swiss Scientist Develops Synthetic Gasoline to Cut Car Emissions
A Swiss chemical engineer is developing a “drop-in” synthetic fuel that could significantly reduce emissions from the millions…
Nuclear power in Switzerland: ‘The most sensible policy is to keep the existing plants running’
Control room of the Beznau 2 nuclear reactor in Switzerland. Keystone / Christian Beutler The Swiss government and…
A Swiss scientist’s bid to decarbonise cars and planes
Alessia Cesarini, a Swiss chemical engineer, is developing a synthetic “drop-in” fuel that works with existing combustion engines…
Cars in Switzerland: lower emissions, but plug-in hybrids pollute more than expected
In 2023 and 2024, the average emissions from new vehicles in Switzerland were below the set limit. Keystone…
Swiss initiative challenges return to nuclear power
The referendum campaign against the return to nuclear power has been launched Keystone-SDA A coalition of left-leaning political…
New nuclear power stations viable only with government support, says Swiss study
Keystone-SDA New nuclear power stations in Switzerland are not competitive under current conditions, according to a new study.…
Swiss Federal Railways tests solar panels — early success shines
The Sun-Ways railway solar power station was inaugurated on April 24, 2025, in Buttes, canton Neuchâtel. Keystone /…
Switzerland’s emissions gap is larger than officially stated
Traffic around Zurich. Keystone / Gaetan Bally Switzerland’s climate emissions gap is significantly larger than officially reported, according…