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Supporters of the climate change bill throw confetti, in Bern, Switzerland, Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Video. Swiss voters back new climate law despite opposition from nationalists

Updated: 19/06/2023 - 8:22 GMT+2

The nationalist Swiss People's Party had raised objections over the bill, warning such measures would cause energy bills to rise. But scientists and environmental groups argued the country's melting glaciers could soon vanish completely.

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