June 2024
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Bridging the gap: How Switzerland can reinforce its winter electricity supply
Electricity autarky is a sensitive topic in Swiss politics, with electricity supply in winter often being the centre of attention. The bill on a secure electricity supply, voted on June 9, 2024, introduced a new provision aiming to limit net winter electricity imports to current levels as Switzerland transitions. In a recent study, we delved…
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Climate science may not require us to stop burning fossil fuels, but everything else does
While technologies to trap and store CO2 underground may give a license to fossil fuels to survive in a net-zero emissions world, in this opinion piece we argue that this is economically irrational and a risky gamble, calling for clear phase-outs of fossil fuels.