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Uncommon Massive Protest in Switzerland. Despite ample evidence of their impact, the significant rarity of large-scale protests in Switzerland underscores the escalating public discontent with the sluggish policymaking to address climate change and global warming. Watch

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00:00 [SIREN]
00:10 Over 60,000 protesters gathered in Bern, Switzerland,
00:13 demanding more robust climate change policies just a month
00:17 before the national election.
00:19 Despite clear evidence of its impact,
00:20 this significant demonstration reflects
00:22 growing public frustration with the perceived
00:25 slow pace of policymaking to combat global warming.
00:28 Switzerland has witnessed a 10% reduction in glaciers
00:32 over two years, and September marked the hottest on record,
00:36 with the country warming at more than twice the global rate.
00:40 [CHEERING]
00:49 Participants expressed frustration
00:50 with the government's approval of new roads and delays
00:53 in enacting climate laws.
00:54 Experts say the demonstration was a powerful display
00:57 of public sentiment.
00:58 The Green Party, although absent from the ruling cabinet,
01:02 estimated their turnout at around 60,000.
01:06 Critiques, including the Green Party,
01:08 argue that the parliamentary majority
01:09 impedes swift, consistent, and effective climate protection.
01:14 With the legislative poll scheduled for October 22,
01:17 they emphasize the need for change
01:19 to address climate concerns.
01:21 Despite Swiss voters approving a draft climate law in June,
01:24 aiming for net zero emissions by 2050,
01:27 climate action trackers deems Switzerland's policies
01:31 are insufficient.
01:32 [CHANTING]
01:38 The law, designed to incentivize firms and consumers
01:41 to transition to renewables, is set to take effect in 2025,
01:46 further contributing to public discontent
01:49 over the calls for urgent action.
01:51 [CHEERING]
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