The Local Switzerland

Swiss vote for gradual nuclear phaseout

Sun, 21 May 2017 17:10:52 +0200

The Swiss voted on Sunday in favour of a massive overhaul of the country's energy system by gradually replacing the power from its ageing nuclear reactors with renewable sources.

Zurich named ‘greenest’ city on the planet

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 12:44:07 +0200

Zurich is the most sustainable city in the world and has unbeatable environmental credentials, according to new research.

Green Party councillor fined for not clearing up rubbish

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 11:21:09 +0100

A politician for Switzerland’s Green Party has learned the hard way that no good comes from harming the environment.

Green in historic victory in Basel canton

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:22:22 +0200

The Greens in a northern Swiss canton have scored a surprising electoral victory over the weekend, getting their first candidate in the Basel-Landschaft canton elected, at the expense of the Swiss People's Party (UDV).