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New twist as lynx hunting temporarily halted in Sweden
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New twist as lynx hunting temporarily halted in Sweden

There will be no lynx hunt on Sunday. The Administrative Court in Sundsvall has announced a temporary hunting ban after the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation appealed the court's decision
Sweden's new environmental plan met with criticism from environmental organizations
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Sweden's new environmental plan met with criticism from environmental organizations

Sweden's natural environment will be given the conditions to recover, according to a new plan several agencies developed on behalf of the government. But environmental organizations say the plan's level of ambition is too low
Administrative court approves lynx hunting in several counties
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Administrative court approves lynx hunting in several counties

Lynx hunting in several counties has been approved by the administrative court. The decision follows an appeal by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
Lynx hunt appealed as threatening the survival of the species
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Lynx hunt appealed as threatening the survival of the species

153 lynxes will be shot in this year's licensed hunt, a sharp increase from last year. According to the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, this violates EU law and hunting legislation and threatens the survival of the population; the society is appealing this year's hunt
Urban greenery and pollinators become new milestones in government's biodiversity action plan
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Urban greenery and pollinators become new milestones in government's biodiversity action plan

More urban greenery and wild pollinators were included among the milestones when the government presented its biodiversity action plan. But the plan has been criticized as too little, too late
Hunting ban changes nothing: We want fewer wolves
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Hunting ban changes nothing: We want fewer wolves

This year's wolf hunt was stopped by a court because it was considered that it could threaten the species' long-term survival in Sweden. However, the government's goal of drastically reducing the population remains unchanged, says Minister of Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD)
Court puts a stop to wolf hunting in Sweden
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Court puts a stop to wolf hunting in Sweden

It looks like there will be no wolf hunting this winter. The Administrative Court of Appeal in Sundsvall has rejected five county administrative boards' appeals of an earlier decision to stop the hunt
Court of Appeal rejects licensed wolf hunting in Västmanland
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Court of Appeal rejects licensed wolf hunting in Västmanland

The Court of Appeal in Sundsvall has rejected licensed wolf hunting in Västmanland. The court ruled there is a lack of scientific support for allowing licensed wolf hunting at such low levels
Appeals against stoppage of toxic substance at Senior Material factory in Eskilstuna
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Appeals against stoppage of toxic substance at Senior Material factory in Eskilstuna

The ruling that stops the Chinese company Senior Material from using a toxic substance at its controversial factory in Eskilstuna is being appealed by several parties, P4 Sörmland reports.
Announcement on wolf hunting delayed
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Announcement on wolf hunting delayed

The five affected county administrative boards have not decided whether to appeal the Administrative Court's ruling that stops all planned licensed wolf hunting next year.
Hunters' Association about halted hunting: "Astonishing"
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Hunters' Association about halted hunting: "Astonishing"

The Administrative Court's decision to stop wolf hunting is astonishing, says Anders Lindström, Secretary General of the Swedish Hunters' Association. The ruling is welcomed by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, which sees it as a possible "turning point" for wolves in Sweden
Court stops next year's wolf hunt
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Court stops next year's wolf hunt

The Administrative Court stops all planned licensed wolf hunting in 2026. The decision applies to all five counties where hunting was supposed to begin on January 2
Wolf criticism of Sweden is closed down
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Wolf criticism of Sweden is closed down

After 15 years of court threats, the European Commission is dropping its old case against Sweden's wolf hunting. But new lawsuits may be coming instead
Appeals against wolf hunting: "Highly endangered species"
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Appeals against wolf hunting: "Highly endangered species"

Stop wolf hunting. This is demanded by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, which is appealing the county administrative boards' decisions on licensed hunting
This is how many times you have to wear the Christmas sweater
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This is how many times you have to wear the Christmas sweater

The Christmas sweater – the perfect garment for mulled wine parties and Christmas parties or the most unnecessary clothing purchase of the year? It's probably okay if you plan to wear the sweater every Christmas until the year 2300, says Beatrice Rindevall, chairwoman of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.
Climate agreement complete – but criticism is harsh
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Climate agreement complete – but criticism is harsh

The climate summit in Brazil has agreed on an agreement. The EU and several other countries had pushed for an agreement that required a “roadmap” to phase out fossil fuels – but the text makes no mention of that
Harsh criticism against Sweden after wolf decision
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Harsh criticism against Sweden after wolf decision

Sweden's political decision to have a wolf population of at least 170 individuals conflicts with the EU's requirements for scientifically based nature conservation. The Commission is now criticizing Sweden's decision and calling for a revision
Climate summit canceled due to fire
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Climate summit canceled due to fire

The premises of the UN climate summit COP30 had to be evacuated after a major fire broke out. The meeting was interrupted and will not resume until midnight Swedish time at the earliest
Green funds invest in blacklisted mines
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Green funds invest in blacklisted mines

Swedish funds and banks are investing in blacklisted mining projects through green funds, a new report shows. I can understand that savers feel frustrated that it is difficult to make a green fund choice, says Jakob König at Fair Finance Guide, who conducted the survey together with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
How Fashion Brands Use Stress and Manipulation to Drive Purchases
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How Fashion Brands Use Stress and Manipulation to Drive Purchases

The clock is ticking, there are only a few items left, buy a little more and you get free shipping. And before you pay – you have probably seen that this cardigan matches the blouse in your shopping cart? The tricks to rush purchases are many and companies do not hesitate to use them
PFAS Use in Swedish Agriculture Rises Sharply, Raising Concerns
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PFAS Use in Swedish Agriculture Rises Sharply, Raising Concerns

The sale of plant protection products with the eternal chemical PFAS has skyrocketed. Last year, just over 76 tons were sold in Sweden, which can be compared to 47 tons five years earlier
Housing Costs Threaten Participation at Climate Summit in Brazil
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Housing Costs Threaten Participation at Climate Summit in Brazil

The world's countries gather annually to try to manage the climate problems and the planet's warming. It is here, at the meetings, the decisions are made that will lead the work forward
Sweden's Bear Hunt Faces Criticism Over High Quota
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Sweden's Bear Hunt Faces Criticism Over High Quota

Today, the licence hunt for bear in Sweden begins. 465 animals are to be shot – almost a fifth of Sweden's entire population
Plastic Agreement Talks Fail to Reach Consensus in Geneva
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Plastic Agreement Talks Fail to Reach Consensus in Geneva

The world's countries have not been able to agree on how the planet and life on earth should be protected from harmful plastics. Negotiators in Geneva had to leave the meeting empty-handed and without an agreement for production, recycling and waste management of plastic
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