Swiss Voters Approve Climate Measures as Glaciers Melt
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Swiss voters have approved a new climate law that aims to significantly reduce planet-heating pollution and cut the use of fossil fuels. The law requires Switzerland to reach net zero by 2050 and includes measures to lower energy consumption and support companies to use more climate-friendly technology. The country intends to invest $2.24 billion to help people replace home heating systems run on fossil fuels with renewables and $1.34 billion for businesses to green their technology. Switzerland lost 6% of its glacier volume between 2021 and 2022, highlighting the impacts of the climate crisis.
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