Swiss Village Devastated by Mudslide Exposes Global Warming Risks Amid Slow Government Response

When a colossal mudslide slammed into the peaceful Swiss village of Blatten in May, it didn’t just bury homes; it exposed an urgent warning that global warming’s creeping impact threatens communities—and governments are ill-prepared. Over 9 million cubic meters of ice, stone, and earth poured down from Kleines Nesthorn peak, destroying more than 90% of Blatten’s buildings and tragically taking the life of a 64-year-old man. The devastation left roughly 300 residents displaced and their centuries-old way of life almost erased overnight. Why Has Recovery Taken So Long? Rather than dramatic government-backed interventions to swiftly restore this alpine community, locals...