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The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe. They have become a popular tourist and holiday destination.

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In Swiss alps, concerns grow over dangerous landslides

In Swiss alps, concerns grow over dangerous landslides

Residents of Switzerland's alpine valley are being forced to move as deadly landslides increase.
ClimateOctober 24, 202405:31 min
A hand holds up a rock crystal in front of the mountain peaks of the Swiss Alps.

Crystal hunting in the Swiss Alps

Crystal hunting in the Swiss Alps

Hidden in the Swiss mountains are crystals worth thousands of euros.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 9, 202405:20 min
people photographing a glacier

What are mountain glaciers and why do they matter?

What are mountain glaciers and why do they matter?

Vast rivers of ice once stretched across mountain peaks from the Himalayas to the European Alps are fast disappearing.
ClimateAugust 15, 2024
The collapsed Visletto bridge between Visletto and Cevio, in the Maggia Valley, southern Switzerland

7 dead after storms hit France, Switzerland, Italy

7 dead after storms hit France, Switzerland, Italy

Scientists say climate change is increasing the severity, frequency and duration of extreme weather events.
CatastropheJuly 1, 202402:02 min
Melting glacier in the Italian Alps with a rescue helicopter flying overhead

Italy light festival stresses climate change effects in Alps

Italy light festival stresses climate change effects in Alps

Through their "melting glaciers" theme, artists hope to inspire more thought about climate change challenges.
CultureApril 30, 202401:15 min
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Climate change puts Alpine villages at risk

Climate change puts Alpine villages at risk

Landslides and floods are making life in the French alpine valleys increasingly dangerous.
ClimateApril 26, 202405:10 min
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A road is blocked in front of the "Brienzer Rutsch" rockfall danger zone in Switzerland, Friday, May 12, 2023

Europe: How climate change, mass tourism threaten the Alps

The Alps remain a hallmark vacation destination, but climate change and mass tourism have taken their toll.
BusinessNovember 6, 2023
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