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Antibiotic resistance genes, in particular in freshwater systems and sewers, are increasingly seen as emerging environmental contaminants. (Photo: Eawag, Nadine Czekalski)

July 29, 2015

July 29, 2015Antibiotic resistance genes, in particular in freshwater systems and sewers, are increasingly seen as emerging environmental contaminants. An Eawag factsheet provides an overview.

$The “Stop Fracking” group in Bern submits a popular initiative calling for a cantonal ban on gas extraction by hydraulic fracturing. (Photo: Green Party Bern)$

June 25, 2015

June 25, 2015The use of fracking for gas extraction is widely opposed in Switzerland. Despite the almost complete lack of concrete projects, certain cantons have already imposed bans.

Trichloramine levels rise with the number of pool users. Pictured here, an indoor pool in Wuxi, China. (Photo: Sinopictures)

June 25, 2015

June 25, 2015Chlorination of water in swimming pools leads to the formation of trichloramine, a potentially harmful compound.

Anne-Marie Kurth at the field site on the restored Chriesbach stream (Canton Zurich): in the method developed by the Eawag researcher, a fibre-optic cable buried in the streambed is used for temperature measurement. (Foto: Andri Bryner)

June 23, 2015

June 23, 2015The creation of gravel islands can contribute to the success of river restoration projects, as these structures have positive effects on exchanges between groundwater and surface water.

Research for the energy turnaround (Photo: Alma Derungs/BAFU)

January 15, 2015

January 15, 2015Mandated by the Federal Council, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is launching two National Research Programmes (NRPs) to explore the scientific and technological as well as the social and economic aspects of implementing Energy Strategy 2050.

November 4, 2014

November 4, 2014The Swiss water economy is not optimally prepared to cope with the forthcoming changes in terms of climate and society. Nevertheless, the National Research Programme "Sustainable Water Management" (NRP 61) concludes that Switzerland will have enough water if regional collaboration is expanded, if sustainable solutions to water conflicts are found and if water protection efforts are continued.

What are the social and environmental consequences of Switzerland’s energy change?

September 1, 2014

September 1, 2014The Swiss Federal Institute WSL, together with Eawag, has launched a new research programme: ‘Energy Change Impact’. The programme will highlight the social and environmental impact of the energy change and will show how potential conflicts can be avoided.

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014Southern Switzerland emerges as a hotspot of the effects of climate change. The bark beetle is putting spruces all over Switzerland under increasing pressure and groundwater temperatures are raising.

February 14, 2014

February 14, 2014Over a hundred guests took up the invitation to attend the closing event of the NFP 61 SWIP (Long-term Planning of Sustainable Water Infrastructure) on 23 January 2014.

December 12, 2013

December 12, 2013Fish ladders or naturally designed bypass channels allow common nase, barbel and other fish to bypass hydro-electric plants and migrate upstream. Unfortunately, such measures do not work downstream.

Archive News

Factsheet Spread of antibiotic resistance in the aquatic environment

Fracking in Switzerland? If in doubt, just say no!

Trichloramine or pathogens in pool water?

A high-tech measurement system to evaluate river restorations

Research for the energy turnaround

Enough water in the future? Research identifies solutions to potential user conflicts

What are the social and environmental consequences of Switzerland’s energy change?

Climate change in Switzerland: adaptation and mitigation

Significant interest in sustainable infrastructure planning

Keeping fish away from turbines