Official MeteoSwiss data put Zurich at ~40 hot days (>30°C) so far this summer; the Kaserne station alone recorded 53. Burgstall et al. 2021 projected that as the avg. number of hot days for Zurich by 2085 under RCP8.5. We're there, only 50 years early. Credit to @adietzel.bsky.social

Green infrastructure is "utilizing any natural aspect of the environment—and the desired services those features provide—as part of human infrastructure." Found this definition in Arrington et al (2023) and it makes alot of sense. Can we agree on it? doi.org/10.1016/j.sc...

New Swiss Climate Scenarios are out. Hotter, drier, wetter, and less snow all at once! Lots of work to do. Check out the well done video if you understand German:

Die Schweizer Klimaszenarien 2025

YouTube video by MeteoSwiss

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The "Breezy and relatable" option to submit to our #EGU2026 session on “Multifunctional Solutions for Climate-Resilient Cities” (ITS4.14/HS12.7), courtesy of chatGPT. You're welcome. Cities are heating up, pipes are failing, and plants are doing their best. Submit your cool 😎 ideas to our session.

Green roofs ≠ ground habitats. 🌿🏙️ Only 10% of invertebrate species on the ground are found on nearby rooftops. Green roofs host distinct species that need tailored design to thrive. Treat them as ecosystems, not substitutes. 📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.je... #GreenInfrastructure #Biodiversity #GreenRoofs