PolicyTuesday, August 18, 2026Mongabay
A looming rock collapse threatens a Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes the Alps
The village of Kandersteg in Switzerland faces an imminent threat of a landslide due to unstable rock formations linked to thawing permafrost in the Alps. This situation highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation strategies to safeguard communities at risk from geological instability exacerbated by climate change.
