Environment
Making heatwaves in cities more bearable
Research
Eawag
Plants and water can mitigate heat in cities. Using Zurich as a case study, Eawag researchers tested a climate model which indicates how large the effect of green and blue spaces is. The model supports urban planning and shows where improvements would be particularly effective.
Scientists quantify aerosols based on sea state
Research
EPFL
A research team led by EPFL scientists has developed a system that provides key insight into the relationship between sea spray aerosols, sea state and atmospheric conditions. The system was mounted on an icebreaker and carried across vast regions of the Arctic to collect and analyze valuable data.
Eawag’s outdoor facilities receive certificate for their near-natural design
Research
Eawag
The near-natural landscaping of the green spaces around the Eawag buildings in Dübendorf not only promotes biodiversity, but also offers employees and visitors an attractive environment in which to spend time. Because of this, Eawag has now been awarded the certificate for near-natural company premises by the Natur & Wirtschaft (Nature & Economy) Foundation. 
ETH Zurich team takes home a quarter million in biodiversity prize
Research
ETH Zurich WSL
The XPRIZE Rainforest competition acknowledged ETH Zurich-led team for its development and deployment of novel, autonomous technologies that enable near real-time insights about biodiversity.
EPFL and UM6P extend their collaboration to green energy research
Politics
EPFL
EPFL and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) have taken a new step in their collaboration by signing an agreement to expand their cooperation in the field of green energies.
Taking off with sustainable kerosene
Research
PSI
Researchers around the world are working to find and optimise new ways of producing climate-neutral aviation fuel. At PSI, together with industry, they’re exploring a promising approach.
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