More and more people are using heat pumps to stay warm.
The latest figures from the Federal Statistics office show their use has climbed five-fold since the year 2000.
The vast majority of buildings built in the last 10 years use a heat pump – but also homeowners have been installing them, especially in detached houses.
Despite the improving popularity, still two thirds of homes use fossil fuel for heating – either oil or gas - 18% have a heat pump.
Despite heavy snow, glaciers still retreat
There were hopes that the plentiful snow at the beginning of the year would help rebuild the glaciers.
Campaign to stop A1 widening accelerates
Campaigners against the proposed widening of several autoroute sections have launched their campaign ahead of the vote later this month.
Minimum wage to rise slightly next year
The Geneva minimum wage will be raised from the 1st January next year.
Work is bad for your health
Work can give you cancer.
City places information boards about new bridge
In a rather unusual move, the City of Geneva has placed information panels about the proposed pedestrian bridge that would be built near the Mont-Blanc bridge.
Geneva youth price for TPG threatened
The plan to give under 25s free public transport in Geneva from next year is now going before the courts.
