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27 Nov
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Federal Commission Urges Revision of Swiss Air Quality Standards
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Switzerland's air quality standards are under review by the Federal Commission for Air Hygiene (FCAH) to align with WHO guidelines, prioritizing public health. Recommendations incl...
09 Nov
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Swiss Federal Council Ends Tax Exemption for Electric Vehicles
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Starting January 1, 2024, electric vehicles will be subject to a 4% automobile tax. This move aims to address tax revenue shortfalls, secure transportation fund deposits, and impro...
03 Oct
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Switzerland Faces Second Largest Decline in Glacier Ice Volume
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Swiss glaciers have unexpectedly lost 10% of their ice volume in the past two years due to low winter snowfall and high summer temperatures. This alarming trend, exceeding projecti...
28 Sep
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Swiss Industries Take Strides in Battling Water Pollution
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FOEN, featured in Magazine « l’environnement », addresses industrial wastewater challenges in Switzerland. Despite regulations, pollutants persist, with pharmaceutical and chemical...
20 Aug
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Swiss Industries Face Complex Industrial Wastewater Pollution
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Swiss industrial firms face the challenge of managing complex wastewater to prevent further pollution of lakes and rivers, as highlighted in "l'environnement." Despite regulations,...