Langenbruck Ecology Centre
Environmental education: What can you feel? Feel the environment

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Switzerland and the Environment

Switzerland's topography means that the central plateau is densely populated. Industry, farming, transport and leisure activities compete for space with residential areas. All of these can be sources of pollution.

The mountain environment is especially fragile. Climate change brings the threat of landslides and flooding, as well as threatening the important tourism industry.

• Water

  • Water quality
  • Groundwater
  • Rivers and lakes
  • Obstacles on waterways

• Air

  • Air pollution
  • Fine particles
  • Climate
  • Impact on health

• Climate change

  • Impact of climate change
  • Melting glaciers
  • Permafrost and snow
  • Flora and fauna
  • Climate policy

• Biodiversity

  • Biodiversity in Switzerland
  • Research in Switzerland
  • Nature parks
  • Biosphere reserves
  • Exotic plants and animals
  • Reintroductions and reappearances

• Forests

  • The role of forests
  • Forest threats
  • Virgin forests
  • Trees and society
  • Specially planted trees
  • Trees and their legends

• Vehicle fuels

  • Vehicle fuels
  • Gas
  • Biofuels
  • Solar power
  • Hydrogen

• Recycling

  • Household waste
  • Electronic waste
  • Building waste
  • Miscellaneous waste

• Waste management

  • Incineration
  • Landfills
  • Hazardous waste