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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
Residents Face Costs for PFAS Water Purification in Sweden
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Residents Face Costs for PFAS Water Purification in Sweden

In several municipalities, the drinking water still contains high levels of PFAS chemicals. Despite the polluter according to law should pay for the purification, the costs can instead be borne by the residents
Scotland Urges Action on Aggressive Seagulls Amid Safety Concerns
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Scotland Urges Action on Aggressive Seagulls Amid Safety Concerns

Pets are killed, ankles are twisted and children cry. Aggressive seagulls instill fear in Scotland
EU Climate Goal Criticized for Potential Emissions Shift Outside Union
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EU Climate Goal Criticized for Potential Emissions Shift Outside Union

Parts of the EU countries' climate work can take place in countries outside the union with the new climate goal. The proposal is heavily criticized by environmental organizations and similar previous initiatives have been difficult to control
Sweden Plans to Lower Wolf Population Target Amid Criticism
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Sweden Plans to Lower Wolf Population Target Amid Criticism

The Swedish minimum level for wolves should be lowered from 300 to 170 animals, the government announces. The message is met with criticism
Ocean Protection Agreement Nears Ratification as Sweden Delays
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Ocean Protection Agreement Nears Ratification as Sweden Delays

An important agreement that is meant to protect the deep sea is approaching. When the UN's ocean conference in Nice is concluded, 50 of the 60 countries required for it to come into force have ratified the agreement
Tough Competition Strains Oceans Amid UN Sustainability Efforts
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Tough Competition Strains Oceans Amid UN Sustainability Efforts

Plastic, overfishing, warming and brawls over the resources. Despite several acute problems, the sea and marine resources are the most underfinanced of the UN's sustainability goals
Textile Waste Collection Surges Despite Public Confusion
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Textile Waste Collection Surges Despite Public Confusion

With the new textile waste law, it was the end for worn-out socks and towels in the trash and the quantities of textile in the collection boxes have increased enormously. The Ants are expecting nearly 13,000 tons that previously ended up in household waste
PFAS Levels Surge in European Wines, Study Reveals Alarming Trend
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PFAS Levels Surge in European Wines, Study Reveals Alarming Trend

The levels of PFAS in wine have increased sharply in recent years. Far more than a hundred times above the guideline value for drinking water occur, according to a new study
Sweden is failing to meet climate targets
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Sweden is failing to meet climate targets

Sweden appears to be missing the set climate targets up to 2045. The government admits that more measures are required to even approach the goals of reduced emissions
Vattenfall Prepares Autumn Application as Sweden Backs Nuclear Expansion
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Vattenfall Prepares Autumn Application as Sweden Backs Nuclear Expansion

The Government is now presenting its plan for financing new nuclear power – something that is welcomed by the industry. We are preparing ourselves to submit an application in the autumn, says Desirée Comstedt, responsible for the development of new nuclear power at Vattenfall
Fast pace in this year's lynx hunt
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Fast pace in this year's lynx hunt

The licence hunting of lynx is progressing. After just two weeks, the hunt has been cancelled in six of the ten counties where it was permitted, since the quota has already been reached
Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now
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Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now

Today, the licensed hunting of protected lynx begins around the country. The EU should stop the hunt, believes the Nature Conservation Association
Restart to Save Animals and Nature
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Restart to Save Animals and Nature

The money is in focus when the UN's conference on biological diversity is now resumed. If countries fail to agree, a severe setback for nature is threatened
Sharp criticism of forest proposal: "Under all criticism"
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Sharp criticism of forest proposal: "Under all criticism"

The verdict on the Environmental Goals Committee is harsh – a failure and a disappointment, environmental organizations believe. Even the opposition is critical
Criticism of the climate goals: "Unbelievably irresponsible"
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Criticism of the climate goals: "Unbelievably irresponsible"

Neither the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation nor the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are impressed by the government's and the Sweden Democrats' decision to review the intermediate targets for Sweden's climate policy. It is incredibly irresponsible, says Kristina Östman, head of the climate unit at the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
Companies to get environmental permits faster
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Companies to get environmental permits faster

With, among other things, a new authority and fast track, environmental permits for companies' operations will be expedited, proposes an investigation. The time is ripe for a major change, says Environment and Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals)
Risks Damaging Biological Diversity
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Risks Damaging Biological Diversity

The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation believes that the Tidö parties' dismantling of coastal protection can seriously harm biodiversity. The municipal councilor of Arjeplog, on the other hand, dismisses the proposal as "a minor adjustment"
Five Good News for the Climate This Year
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Five Good News for the Climate This Year

A significant victory for climate-protesting pensioners, an EU law on how nature should be restored and an end to British coal power. 2024 has offered some good climate news
Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?
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Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

The discussions at the climate meeting in Baku in Azerbaijan are progressing slowly. Now, hope is being turned to the other side of the planet, where another top meeting can function as a catalyst
The Government is Reported for Lack of Climate Plan
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The Government is Reported for Lack of Climate Plan

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