pen Data Insights

December 2025: Second Driest December in Two Decades at Binningen Station

December 2025 at the NBCN weather station in Binningen was notably dry, with only 11.4 mm of precipitation, making it the second driest December in the …

Gun Violence Incidents Highlight Persistent Challenges Across U.S. Communities

It happened today: Mathematician Nikolaus Fuss died

Basel's Urban Forest: 31,975 Trees Enhancing City Life by 2026

Urban trees are vital for improving air quality, managing water, reducing heat, and supporting biodiversity, making cities like Basel healthier and more resilient as they densify. …

Air Pollution Peaks in Basel Following the 2026 New Year’s Fireworks

Fireworks in Basel, particularly during New Year’s Eve and 1 August, lead to significant but short-lived spikes in fine particulate pollution, which can be exacerbated by …

Baselland Land Prices Surge, Bottmingen Leads with CHF 2812 Increase Since 1979

Over the past year, land prices in the canton of Baselland have varied significantly, with Bottmingen, Arlesheim, and Reinach experiencing the highest increases. Since 1979, average …

158 Illegal Graffiti Removed in December 2025 in the Canton of Basel-Stadt

In December 2025, the Canton of Basel-Stadt recorded 158 graffiti removals, which is considered a very high number compared to the average monthly removals of 144.3 …

Illegal Waste Disposal in Basel-Stadt in December 2025

In the past month, the canton recorded 257 illegal waste infractions, primarily in categories like "Bebbi-Sagg, falscher Sack, Sack zu schwer," and the municipalities with the …