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In Kandersteg, Switzerland, scientists warn that Spitze Stei could collapse into the valley as thawing permafrost and retreating glaciers destabilize the slope, potentially mirroring the Blatten disaster after a May 2025 rock-and-ice collapse. Residents say precautions have been taken and emphasize they are managing the risk, though climate-driven instability in the Alps is expected to rise in coming years.

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Reporting·Aug 13, 2025

11-Year-Old Climber Becomes Youngest American To Scale Alps Matterhorn Peak

Sam Evermore became the youngest American to climb the Alps’ Matterhorn peak over the weekend, only three years after he became the youngest person to scale the El Capitan rock formation in Yosemite National Park. The…

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Aug 31, 2021

When Cows Fly: See the Incredible Moment Helicopter Airlifts Injured Cattle to Safety in the Swiss Alps

Every year, as summer comes to a close, cows, goats and sheep who have spent their summer in mountain pastures on the Alps are herded back down to the safety and warmth of barns before the cold sets in. Farmers and…

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IJRMajor Permitting Bill Has Been Tied Up In Senate For Months. What’s The Holdup?A major permitting bill that passed the House in December 2025 still hasn't been passed by the Senate, with environmental and clean energy groups putting pressure on lawmakers to oppose the measure.Daily Caller News Foundation · Aug 18