Heat Reshapes Switzerland: An ETH Zurich climatologist warns that this summer’s extreme conditions are becoming routine, not exceptional, with Basel and Sion seeing 50+ days above 30°C, soils drying out, and glaciers losing snow cover above 4,000m—urging Swiss cities to redesign for 2100 with shading and better night ventilation. Glacier Disaster Alarm: A WMO expert says Nepal’s Aug 26 glacial debris flow could be among the most severe in decades, with a rapid ice-rock avalanche triggering a flash flood across the China–Nepal border; broader reporting highlights how glacier retreat is increasing avalanche and flood risks in major mountain ranges. Lausanne Station Overhaul: Open days let residents preview Lausanne’s long rebuild of its main station, including a new Épinettes underground car park and recycling concrete from the Simplon car park—while train disruption continues for years. Swisscom Banking Cloud Upgrade: Swisscom is modernising Finnova-based banking platforms and becoming the first Swiss operator to deploy Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer from Swiss data centres, aiming for more scalability and resilience. Air Quality & Kids’ Lungs: Research presented at the ERS Congress links bacteria in classroom dust to reduced lung function in children, pointing to the need for healthier school indoor environments. Coral Reef Insurance: Crown Princess Victoria backs a UNDP–Swiss Re parametric insurance scheme for coral reefs, designed to trigger payouts when ocean temperatures hit dangerous levels for faster restoration. Swiss Apprenticeships & Climate Skills: A guest column argues AI infrastructure needs more skilled trades, citing Switzerland’s apprenticeship model as a proven pathway into technical careers. Glacier Safety Tech: Reporting also notes new monitoring challenges and the difficulty of detecting early warning signs of glacier collapse.