Alpine Environment

Crans-Montana finish line stadium: opponents appeal to the Federal Court

Opponents of Crans-Montana ski work appeal to Federal Court

This content was published on Jan 10, 2025 Opponents of the new finishing area stadium for the national piste in Crans-Montana, site of the 2027 Alpine World Ski Championships, have appealed to the Swiss Federal Court.

Volunteers collect plastics and other rubbish on the shores of Lake Geneva in 2018.

Swiss court suspends Geneva plan to ban single-use plastics

This content was published on Jan 7, 2025 A Geneva court has suspended a ban on the sale of single-use plastics in the city, which was due to be introduced on January 1. This follows an appeal by Swiss retailers to the Federal Court.

Fishing association names zander fish of the year 2025

Zander named Swiss Fish of the Year

This content was published on Jan 2, 2025 The zander, aka Sander lucioperca, has been named the Fish of the Year 2025 by the Swiss Fishing Federation (FSP).

Renewable energy in the Alps: can climate protection coexist with nature?

This content was published on Dec 29, 2024 Expanding renewable energy in the Alps can be done without jeopardising biodiversity, experts say.

Gondola breakdown in Veysonnaz: dozens of passengers evacuated

Skiers stuck in Swiss cable car evacuated by helicopter

This content was published on Dec 29, 2024 A cable car in the Swiss ski resort of Veysonnaz broke down on Saturday leaving a few dozen passengers stranded.

Fireworks cause 200 to 400 tons of particulate matter

Swiss fireworks release up to 400 tonnes of particulate matter

This content was published on Dec 28, 2024 According to the Swiss federal authorities, fireworks release 200 to 400 tonnes of particulate matter every year.

25 years ago, Lothar wreaked havoc in Swiss forests

Swiss forests better equipped for storms 25 years after Lothar

This content was published on Dec 26, 2024 Twenty-five years after Hurricane Lothar wreaked havoc in Switzerland, the country’s forests are now better prepared, experts say.

Swiss Alpine resorts covered in white gold for Christmas

This content was published on Dec 24, 2024 Many areas at low altitudes in Switzerland are enjoying a blanket of snow. In the mountains, intense precipitation has delighted skiers.

A week of skiing during the sports vacations will be more expensive than in 2024

A week of skiing in Switzerland will be more expensive in 2025

This content was published on Dec 19, 2024 The average prices for fun on the slopes in the first week of March 2025 will be 6% higher than in the previous year.

40 percent of Swiss wood ends up directly in the stove

Around 40% of Swiss wood is burned

This content was published on Dec 16, 2024 Wood is hardly ever recycled in Switzerland. A study by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) shows the recycling rate for wood is just under 8%.