Tag Archives: Switzerland

Switzerland: Environmental scandal at Blausee – chronology, facts and controversies

By | May 23
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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 »

Natural disasters in the Himalayas: Swiss train Indian experts

By | March 19, 2025
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Credits: Yves Bühler, SLF

Researchers from the Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) are training Indian specialists to use satellite data and computer models to identify impending natural hazards and potentially affected areas. The goal is to better model natural hazard processes in the Himalayas and prevent disasters. • Satellites detect movements: SLF researchers measure even the smallest shifts in rock, debris, and ice. This allows them to detect impending rockfalls, landslides, or instabilities… Read more »

AI offers companies opportunities in climate protection

By | February 12, 2025
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Credits: Pok Rie, pexels

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers companies tools for climate protection. This is demonstrated in a white paper by swisscleantech. It is based on the experiences of companies operating in Switzerland, such as Swisscom and Siemens. It also describes ways to improve the energy efficiency of data centers. Artificial intelligence offers numerous tools with which companies can improve their climate protection and […] AI offers companies opportunities… Read more »