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Switzerland's ecosystems can be particularly fragile, because of the many delicate valleys separated by high mountains, often forming unique ecologies. The mountainous regions themselves are also vulnerable, with a rich range of plants not found at other altitudes, and experience some pressure from visitors and grazing. The climatic, geological and topographical conditions of the alpine region make for a very fragile ecosystem that is particularly sensitive to climate change. Nevertheless, according to the 2012 Environmental Performance Index, Switzerland is the first among 132 nations in safeguarding the environment, due to its high scores on environmental public health, its heavy reliance on renewable sources of energy (hydropower and geothermal energy), and its control of greenhouse gas emissions.<ref>[[wikipedia:Switzerland#Environment]]</ref> | Switzerland's ecosystems can be particularly fragile, because of the many delicate valleys separated by high mountains, often forming unique ecologies. The mountainous regions themselves are also vulnerable, with a rich range of plants not found at other altitudes, and experience some pressure from visitors and grazing. The climatic, geological and topographical conditions of the alpine region make for a very fragile ecosystem that is particularly sensitive to climate change. Nevertheless, according to the 2012 Environmental Performance Index, Switzerland is the first among 132 nations in safeguarding the environment, due to its high scores on environmental public health, its heavy reliance on renewable sources of energy (hydropower and geothermal energy), and its control of greenhouse gas emissions.<ref>[[wikipedia:Switzerland#Environment]]</ref> | ||
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Sustainability initiatives
Initiatives by topicClimate actionWikipedia: 2000-watt society Community energyWikipedia: Renewable energy in Switzerland, Switzerland, Carbon dioxide emissions Cycling activismCritical Mass bicycle rides in Switzerland - SwitzerlandMobility, Cycling in Switzerland, with interactive maps for bikers and other information about the national biking network Food activismBio Suisse, federation of Swiss organic farmers (private-sector organization) - Solar cooking resources in Switzerland Open spacesReduce, reuse, repair and recyclericardo.ch Schweizerisch Version von Ebay - www.swissrecycling.ch - Entsorgung von elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten - Brockenhäusern im Kanton Zürich SharingPumpipumpe, a sharing community Urban sustainabilityHappy City Lab, designs and markets participatory and interactive installations that transform daily events |
News and comment2017 Compost, community and cash: tasting the new economy in Geneva, Mar 27 [2] 2016 A plan to save Swiss ski resorts from sprawl, Dec 14 [3] Swiss Grannies launch legal challenge to demand stronger climate action, Oct 25 [4] ABB Flash-Charging Electric Bus Route To Open In Geneva, Switzerland, Jul 26 [5] The Results of the Basic Income Referendum in Switzerland, Jun 5 [6] 2014 Switzerland's Pumpipumpe Helps Neighbors Share Stuff Using Stickers, May 19 [7] 2013 Switzerland May Give Every Citizen $2,600 a Month, November 13 (includes update) [8] 2007 WWF Switzerland announce plans to create eco-communities in Geneva, [9] August 27 ResourcesSwitzerland and the Environment, information from swissworld.org - Switzerland's official information portal MapsMap of Switzerland with route planner, search.ch See alsoInterwiki linksWikipedia: Switzerland, Switzerland, Environment External links
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