Environmental Laws & Policies

The rapid ascent of AI technologies has prompted urgent regulatory responses worldwide, with the European Union leading through its comprehensive AI Act, while the United States grapples with a patchwork of state-level laws and federal directives. Enacted in 2024, the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) represents the world's first holistic framework, categorizing AI by risk levels and banning...

Introduction Amazon's environmental narrative has evolved dramatically in recent years, driven by its Climate Pledge and a suite of initiatives aimed at reducing its colossal ecological footprint. Founded on commitments to innovation and scale, the company claims significant strides in decarbonization, waste reduction, and biodiversity. However, 2025 has brought intensified scrutiny, exemplified by a March class-action lawsuit accusing Amazon of...

Introduction Switzerland, renowned for its neutrality and financial prowess, is once again the stage for a heated debate on corporate responsibility. The "Pour des multinationales responsables" initiative, relaunched in January...

Introduction In a world drowning in discarded plastics, the promise of recycling shines as a beacon of hope. Yet, evidence mounts that this promise may be more illusion than solution....

Introduction: The Plastic Predicament The world's oceans, majestic and teeming with life, face an invisible but pervasive threat—plastic pollution. While plastic recycling programs have been touted as a key solution,...

Introduction: Navigating the Lithium Landscape Lithium, often hailed as the white gold of the 21st century, is at the forefront of the global shift towards sustainable energy. With its crucial...

Plastic in vegetables: alarming situation in Switzerland According to a study published in 2023 by EPFL, 96% of Swiss vegetable samples tested contained traces of microplastic, confirming observations already made...