Alpine Forest Stress: EPFL researchers warn that Switzerland’s mid-summer browning is a sign of severe climate stress: prolonged drought and >35°C heat blocked water transport in trees, killing tissues and leaving forests unable to recover nutrients. Waterway Shock for Europe: Record heat and drought are squeezing Rhine river freight, cutting barge payloads and forcing costly shifts to trucks and rail—highlighting how extreme weather hits supply chains. Himalayan Disaster Link to Climate: Nepal’s flash floods and glacier-triggered events have killed over 1,200 people, with thousands missing; Prime Minister Balendra Shah urges global action, stressing the disaster’s climate-change connection. Swiss Glacier Awareness: A Swiss NGO uses woollen blankets to reduce glacier melt, adding a practical, local response to warming impacts. Biodiversity Watch: Outbreak of Japanese beetles detected in Interlaken raises concerns for local ecosystems. Agriculture Policy: Switzerland launches a consultation on new agriculture policy, while Swiss Agricultural School Caucasus work shows how vocational training can strengthen farming value chains. Heatwaves in Switzerland: Survey results suggest most people back stronger protection against heatwaves. Plant Science for Food: EPFL-linked research highlights a “green thumb” molecule pathway—scientists identify how a potassium channel drives leaf stalk growth, with potential for more efficient vegetable production.