I am a climate and science/technology reporter. I am interested in the effects of climate change on everyday life and scientific solutions.
Born in London, I am a dual citizen of Switzerland and the UK. After studying modern languages and translation, I trained as a journalist and joined swissinfo.ch in 2006. My working languages are English, German, French and Spanish.
Trump administration pressure on scientists reaches Switzerland
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ETH Zurich has received a questionnaire requiring it to show how its US-funded projects align with America’s new “political guidelines”.
Melting permafrost threatens mountain regions. What can be done?
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From unstable slopes to rock falls, the thawing of permafrost will have many consequences for mountain regions, including the Swiss Alps.
How climate change is threatening permafrost’s delicate balance
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Permafrost is the hidden frozen “glue” – a layer formed by ice, rock and soil – that holds icy northern landscapes together.
European court climate ruling: Swiss making progress but must do more
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Switzerland has made progress implementing the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) landmark verdict that condemns Swiss climate inaction. But more work must be done.
Hi-tech CO2 sensors help Zurich track 2040 net-zero goal
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Zurich is taking part in an innovative European pilot project, alongside Paris and Munich, aimed at changing how cities monitor their climate action.
Could Switzerland become part of a Paris Agreement exodus?
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Following the US decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement, Switzerland’s biggest political party has issued a similar demand.
As private jet flights soar in Switzerland, so do their CO2 emissions
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Private jet flights and their emissions have soared in recent years, and Switzerland is one of the top destinations for the heavy-polluting planes.
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The Swiss government has set new 2035 greenhouse gas emissions targets as part of its commitment to combat climate change. But environmental groups are unimpressed.
How a Swiss-US study challenges what we know about the Gulf Stream system
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The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the system of currents vital to regulating the European climate, has not shown any sign of decline in the last 60 years, a new study shows.
How satellites and AI can help check the pulse of our warming planet
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Swiss and international experts are banking on a growing constellation of satellites and artificial intelligence models to give more accurate insights into greenhouse gas emissions.
China’s solar dominance will ‘push countries to adopt clean technologies’
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Swiss solar expert Christophe Ballif on the serious challenges – and opportunities – of China’s supremacy, and why Switzerland’s niche solar sector still has a bright future.
Geologist explains why Swiss mountain village faces another huge landslide
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The chief geologist monitoring the Swiss mountain village of Brienz outlines the current landslide dangers and possible solutions.
COP29: Switzerland and the world under pressure to deliver carbon cuts
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It’s clearly crunch time as states prepare to gather for the United Nations COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan next week. What progress has been made on global climate targets, and where does Switzerland stand?
Global rankings: where Switzerland gets good marks – and where it could do better
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Whether it is quality of life, universities or globalisation, Switzerland regularly excels in international rankings. SWI swissinfo.ch digs into the results of recent global surveys.
Groundbreaking solar railway project gets back on track
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Swiss authorities have given the greenlight to a three-year pilot project to install removable solar panels on a railway track in western Switzerland.
Fish species are disappearing as Swiss lakes warm up
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As temperatures climb in Switzerland, Swiss lakes, fish species and their natural habitat are also suffering. A look at the impact on Lake Geneva.
Swiss reject biodiversity and pension reform proposals
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Voters on Sunday clearly rejected an initiative to better protect biodiversity in Switzerland. A complex proposal to reform the country’s occupational pension scheme has also been turned down.
As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?
In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?
What factors should be taken into account when inheriting Swiss citizenship abroad?
Should there be a limit to the passing on of Swiss citizenship? Or is the current practice too strict and it should still be possible to register after the age of 25?
