Drought in Switzerland: Europe’s ‘water tower’ runs dry
Previous A lawn on the shores of Lake Biel, canton Bern, July 15, 2026. Keystone / Christian Beutler…
Drought in Switzerland: Europe’s ‘water tower’ runs dry
Previous A lawn on the shores of Lake Biel, canton Bern, July 15, 2026. Keystone / Christian Beutler…
How Switzerland manages water resources with its neighbours
A German-flagged cargo ship on the Rhine in Basel in June 2025. Keystone / Georgios Kefalas Switzerland holds…
How Switzerland manages water resources with its neighbours
A German-flagged cargo ship on the Rhine in Basel in June 2025. Keystone / Georgios Kefalas Switzerland holds…
Air conditioning in Switzerland: a new energy challenge
As hot summer days increase in Switzerland, so does demand for air conditioning units. Keystone / Salvatore Di…
Sparse rainfall and heatwaves have put Switzerland on drought alert
Two people observe the effects of the drought on the Untersee, the smaller of the two lakes that…
How to prevent wildfires in Switzerland and Europe
Flames tear through the forest of Fontainebleau in France, July 13, 2026. Keystone With risk levels high across…
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 glaciers have already used up their winter reserves
Swiss glaciers have lost a quarter of their volume over the last ten years. Keystone / Ti-Press /…
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 /…
What spring temperatures in Switzerland reveal about the climate
Like other European countries, Switzerland experienced record-breaking temperatures in May 2026. Keystone / Gian Ehrenzeller The spring of…
Should Switzerland prepare for a severe drought this summer?
Two people observe the effects of the drought on the Untersee, the smaller of the two lakes that…