Switzerland: Environmental scandal at Blausee – chronology, facts and controversies
Lake Blausee in the Bernese Oberland, an idyllic mountain lake and popular tourist destination, has been at the center of one of Switzerland's most serious environmental scandals since 2018. The focus is on illegal waste disposal in the sensitive water protection area above the lake, which has led to massive fish kills and ongoing controversies between authorities, companies, and the operators of the Blausee facility. Official data, media reports, and expert statements paint a picture… Read more »
