Keyword: Climate change

Climbing professionals as climate ambassadors – is that possible?

Katherine Choong and Nicolas Hojac are climbing professionals and climate ambassadors at Protect our Winters. How do you deal with this dual role?

Yes to the climate protection law: Give the mountains your voice

The effects of global warming are clearly noticeable and visible in the Alpine regions. The mountains are changing rapidly. To protect what we love, we must reduce our carbon emissions to zero. The climate protection law, which Switzerland will vote on on June 2, creates the basis for this.

Another massive rockfall in the Mont Blanc massif | Video

A heavy rock fall occurred at the Arête des Cosmiques on the Mont Blanc massif earlier this week. Numerous rope teams on the south face of the Aiguille du Midi witnessed the massive rock avalanche. Climber Nick Lozica even captured the event on camera.

Alps threaten record meltdown in 2022 | glacial retreat

The heat waves in May and June hit the Swiss glaciers massively. In the Alps it looks like mid-August normally. 

Vote the Assholes Out: Patagonia with political message on label

Patagonia has placed a hidden but unmistakable message on the labels of its Stand Up Shorts: Vote the Assholes Out.

How does climbing affect the climate?

In today's guest post, Lena Marie Müller examines the question of whether our favorite sport and climate protection are compatible and encourages reflection.

Help us preserve the mountain forests

A healthy mountain forest protects against natural phenomena and polluted air. Around 2000 volunteers tend the Swiss mountain forests every year and help to ensure that...

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