The time for crayfish platters is here and this year’s conditions for crayfish fishing look good. But the Swedish river crayfish is critically endangered - and the crayfish platter itself may be a tradition that is slowly disappearing.
SwedenThe time for crayfish platters is here and this year’s conditions for crayfish fishing look good. But the Swedish river crayfish is critically endangered - and the crayfish platter itself may be a tradition that is slowly disappearing.
SwedenThe government has taken a new step toward mineral extraction at the Norra Kärr mine near Lake Vättern. The deposit is considered to be of such great national interest that a processing concession should be granted, according to the county administrative board, on condition that the company shows how drinking water will be protected. However, the permit is controversial.
BusinessThe government agency Acceleration Office, which has the government's mission to accelerate industry's green transition, wants it to be more difficult for authorities to appeal permits and decisions.
SwedenThe stock of herring in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Bothnia is heavily fished. When the EU countries are to agree on the fishing quotas for next year, the Swedish government and the EU Commission are the herring's only friends, according to Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats).
SwedenNot even a total fishing stop may be enough to save the stocks in the Baltic Sea, warns a new alarm report. Now EU leaders and ministers are gathering for a broad crisis meeting in Stockholm.
SwedenIn 2024, over 31 square kilometers of wetland were restored, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's compilation. Above all, the work has been done in protected areas.
SwedenSweden's large deposits of critical metals are an important piece of the puzzle in the EU's green transition – but today's regulatory framework threatens the extraction. Now, the Swedish Geological Survey (SGU) is sounding the alarm to the government.
BusinessThe world's countries have agreed to protect 30 percent of land and sea areas by 2030. The Environment Minister admits that it will be difficult to achieve for Sweden's part. It is clear that we have major challenges, says Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).
SwedenThe Japanese giant oyster is a concern along the West Coast. Now the Agency for Marine and Water Management hopes for a legislative change that can help get rid of the oyster.
SwedenWarmer sea water in combination with acidification can pose a great danger to the sea's sharks. Their eggs develop much worse, which leads to the embryo dying, according to a new study.
SwedenExperts and fishermen are testifying to a continued difficult situation for wild salmon in Sweden. Now, fishing is being stopped in yet another river. All signs unfortunately point to it being another catastrophic bad year in the rivers, says Thomas Johansson at Baltic Salmon Rivers in collaboration.
SwedenPoor water quality is excellent at all the more frequently visited Swedish bathing spots where the water is regularly checked by the municipalities.
SwedenThe light purple Lilac is one of our most common and perhaps also most luck-inducing bushes – now also described as invasive. But the benefit is greater than the problem, says Mora Aronsson, at SLU.
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