ZURICH — City officials in Zurich say a large-scale effort to make Switzerland’s biggest city greener and more resilient to rising temperatures is moving ahead faster than expected, with significant progress already recorded during the first year of implementation. The initiative combines expanded tree planting, new green spaces, and transportation changes designed to reduce the…
Authorities in the Swiss capital region are intensifying efforts to combat the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito, an invasive species that has established itself in several parts of Switzerland and is increasingly drawing attention from public health and environmental officials. The City of Bern has announced additional measures aimed at limiting the expansion of…
Eastern Switzerland is facing one of its most severe drought episodes in decades, with water levels in several major lakes falling to historic lows after months of unusually dry weather and persistent heat. Hydrological measurements collected across the region show that lakes connected to the Rhine watershed have been particularly affected, highlighting the growing impact…
