Climate Accountability: Green Party president Lisa Mazzone says Switzerland’s Federal Council is doing “nothing” on climate after the country’s hottest summer on record, pointing to weak action on water management and outdoor worker protection, with an urgent parliamentary debate and climate protests planned for 19 September. Heat & Risk: The same drought-and-heat pressure is driving calls for faster government response, as heatwaves leave people to cope rather than get support. Swiss Tech for Public Services: Zürich Airport has started operating Europe’s first live Level 4 driverless L4 electric bus service on its airside roads, with remote staff able to intervene if needed. Open-Source Sovereignty: Switzerland approved CHF 9 million to roll out openDesk on 3,000 federal workstations as a “digital sovereign workplace” alongside Microsoft 365, not a replacement. PFAS Alarm: A new report warns AI and data-centre growth is boosting demand for PFAS “forever chemicals,” including for cooling systems, as campaigners push for a global ban. Biodiversity & Carbon: ETH Zurich-led research shows ocean microbes can break down fucoidan through teamwork, helping explain how carbon-storing molecules move and persist in the sea. Health & Prevention: A Swiss-relevant nutrition angle argues headaches and migraines may improve through diet-led prevention—hydration, stable blood sugar, and anti-inflammatory foods—rather than relying only on medication. Education After Disaster: The Jacobs Foundation commits CHF 5 million to protect children’s access to education in Colombia after the August earthquake, aiming to prevent long-term learning loss.