Climate Change
Climate protection in the wastewater treatment arena
Research
Eawag
Switzerland has around 800 municipal wastewater treatment plants. A recent study by Eawag researchers reveals the burden these plants place on the climate, and explores how emissions of climate-damaging nitrous oxide can be reduced.
Optimizing indoor temperatures – thanks to AI
TechTransfer
Empa
The Empa spin-off viboo has developed a self-learning algorithm for controlling the indoor climate. This enables predictive cooling or heating of buildings, thus saving around one third of energy. Following successful experiments at NEST, Empa's and Eawag's research and innovation building, the first pilot projects are now being implemented with industrial partners.
Huge influence of the largest emitters
Research
ETH Zurich
Without stronger climate action, the five biggest emitters will double the number of countries regularly experiencing extreme hot years by 2030.
How micromobility affects the climate
Research
ETH Zurich
Shared e-scooters and e-bikes transport the image of a climate-friendly mobility solution. ETH researchers have now shown that shared micromobility solutions in Zurich emit more CO2 emissions than the alternatives they replace.
The climate system relies on microscopic particles
Research
EPFL
Scientists from EPFL and the Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography (MIO) have discovered a new source of organic phosphorus that is fertilizing remote marine ecosystems via atmospheric particles. This finding could help researchers better understand how marine ecosystems respond to climate change.
What will it take to achieve a climate-neutral energy system?
Research
ETH Zurich
From a technological and economic perspective, the Swiss energy system could be climate-neutral by 2050. There are various challenges when it comes to implementation, however. Deployment of photovoltaics, for example, would have to increase at a faster rate. Academia and industry discussed possible energy scenarios at ETH Zurich.
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