De-moo-cracy: Swiss farmer's quest to save cow horns goes to vote
Concern over the cruelty of removing a cow's horns had not been one of Switzerland's most pressing political issues.
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Nov 21, 2018
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Melting glaciers have a limited impact on Swiss hydropower production
A new study quantifies the effect of glacier retreat due to global warming on hydropower production. This detailed analysis of all Swiss water resources shows that only a small percentage is provided by glacier meltwater. ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 6, 2018
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Forest fires, barbecue bans: heatwave scorches Europe
Firefighters battled forest blazes and authorities banned barbecues,warning citizens of near-record temperatures as a heatwave scorched much of Europe on Friday.
Environment
Jul 27, 2018
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Swiss to place bets on gambling law in high stakes referendum
Swiss voters will decide on Sunday whether to back a new gambling law designed to prevent addiction and allow some online betting, or reject what opponents say amounts to internet censorship.
Internet
Jun 8, 2018
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HSBC leaker Falciani freed on bail in Spain
A Spanish judge on Thursday released on bail Herve Falciani, a former HSBC computer analyst detained in Madrid at the request of Switzerland for leaking documents alleging widespread tax evasion.
Security
Apr 5, 2018
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Generating energy from used wood
Switzerland is not fully exploiting a significant source of clean energy: 173,000 tonnes of used wood could be re-used producing valuable heat and power energy today, in addition to the 644,000 tonnes of used wood already ...
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 14, 2017
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Pragmatic scenario for transitioning the publication system towards open access
A study has developed scenarios for transitioning Switzerland's scientific publication system towards Open Access (OA). It recommends a model that proposes a pragmatic and flexible way of making publicly funded research freely ...
Social Sciences
Nov 18, 2016
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Does not compute: Australia lags behind in recycling electronic products
Australia is lagging far behind other rich countries in dealing with the growing mountain of "e-waste" from discarded electrical and electronic products.
Environment
Aug 3, 2016
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Money for nothing? Swiss vote on basic income for all
In a global first, the Swiss will vote Sunday on a radical proposal to provide the entire population with enough money to live on, no strings attached.
Social Sciences
Jun 5, 2016
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Canada fires spew dust all the way to Switzerland
Ash and dust particles from the massive forest fires ravaging western Canada for the past month have been found in Switzerland, according to Swiss meteorologists.
Earth Sciences
Jun 3, 2016
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