How much does it cost to change a light bulb? In the City of Geneva, almost CHF 7m.
The city wants to change all fluorescent lights in public buildings – and switch them for LEDs.
The two main reasons are cost and environmental. Florescent lights contain mercury – such lights have been banned in Switzerland since the beginning of the year.
Changing them to LEDs will cut power use by around half.
That will be the equivalent of 830 homes in Geneva and cut carbon emissions by 415 tonnes.
Several injured in random knife attack
A man attacked several people with a knife yesterday afternoon in Zofingen in canton Aargau.
Push for Geneva to host song contest
Pressure is building to get canton Geneva to officially back the hosting of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Govt says 'no' to song cash
As the potential cities vie for the right to host next years Eurovision Song Contest, the federal government have made it very clear – there will be no government money.
Unusual snowfalls on high passes
Despite being mid-May, the higher ground is getting a massive amount of snow.
Possible charge for Lauterbrunnen
The picturesque village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland is considering following the lead of Venice - and bringing in a daily charge for visitors.
Accident caused major disruption - man seriousy injured
Geneva rush hour traffic was severely disrupted yesterday afternoon after a 19-year-old scooter rider was hit by a tram in Rive.
