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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...
13 Nov
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Swiss Project Successfully Stores Liquefied CO2 in Icelandic Volcanic Rock
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Swiss DemoUpCARMA project achieves a significant feat, injecting CO2 into Icelandic volcanic rock. It pioneers carbon capture, storing emissions from waste incineration, chemicals,...
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...
07 Nov
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Countdown to Opening of ABB’s Sustainable Center for Power Electronics
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ABB's global competence center for power electronics nears completion with a 40-million-Swiss Franc investment. The sustainable facility uses groundwater for heating and cooling, f...
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...