Climate & Health: A new investigation says nearly all common plastic chemicals used in food, clothing, toys and household products pose high risks to human health, raising fresh pressure on Switzerland and Europe to tighten chemical management and packaging rules. Heat & Air Quality: In Indonesia, welcome rain eased weeks of toxic haze from Borneo wildfires, but pollution levels still far exceeded WHO limits—another reminder of how climate-driven fires spill across borders. Swiss Environment Policy: Zurich is stepping up efforts to replace asphalt with trees, aiming to cool streets and cut heat impacts. Biodiversity & Land Use: Swiss archaeologists are redrawing Roman maps after droughts, showing how extreme weather can both damage heritage and reveal new clues. Sustainable Tourism (Switzerland): Jungfrau Railways says it’s advancing smart, personalised travel while keeping environmental conservation and community participation at the core. Water & Prices: Low water on the Rhine is pushing up Swiss prices, highlighting how hydrology affects everyday costs. Human Rights (Switzerland-linked): Switzerland helped lead Solomon Islands’ UN human rights review, where 41 recommendations were noted on sensitive issues including abortion and decriminalisation.