Experts say the glaciers in canton Ticino could be gone in under ten years.
They’ve all retreated sharply for the last two years – this year’s long heat wave had a particularly negative effect, according to the Ticino Office of Natural Hazards.
They say if the current rate continues – there will only be a few isolated ice packs in the next five to ten years.
Thousands demonstrate in Geneva
Around 2,000 public sector workers took to the streets in Geneva yesterday afternoon, marking their fourth strike in six months.
Geneva to fight French road plan
The City of Geneva is stepping up its fight against the planned A412 autoroute between Machilly and Thonon in neighbouring France.
Switzerland seeks sovereign defence AI
Switzerland is stepping up efforts to secure its own military-grade artificial intelligence.
Immigration keeps us young
Immigration is playing a key role in keeping Switzerland’s population younger - and its social systems afloat.
We're embracing AI
Artificial intelligence is spreading fast in Switzerland.
Remember, radar detectors are illegal
Trying to outsmart speed cameras in Switzerland can backfire.
