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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.

Sweden is failing to meet climate targets

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.

Vattenfall Prepares Autumn Application as Sweden Backs Nuclear Expansion

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.

Fast pace in this year's lynx hunt

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.

Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now

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.

Restart to Save Animals and Nature

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.

Sharp criticism of forest proposal: "Under all criticism"

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.

Criticism of the climate goals: "Unbelievably irresponsible"

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).

Companies to get environmental permits faster

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".

Risks Damaging Biological Diversity

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.

Five Good News for the Climate This Year

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.

Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

The Government is Reported for Lack of Climate Plan

Sweden's government is reported for not meeting EU's climate goals. > The government has pursued a policy that is hostile to the climate, it is not acceptable, says Kristina Östman, climate chief at the Nature Conservation Association, to [SVT News.

The Government is Reported for Lack of Climate Plan

Climate Investigation Criticized: "They're Leaning Back"

Too little, too slow, and too distant. Several environmental experts are directing criticism at the directives for the new policy instrument inquiry.

Climate Investigation Criticized: "They're Leaning Back"

Massive criticism of EU's fishing decision: "Death sentence"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) regrets the EU's decision on increased herring fishing in the Baltic Sea. He receives support from both C, MP and the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.

Massive criticism of EU's fishing decision: "Death sentence"

How much PFAS is in our drinking water

Eternal chemicals PFAS are discovered in almost all drinking water. In at least three municipalities, the levels exceed the limit values for four specifically designated substances.

How much PFAS is in our drinking water

Hidden Environmental Villain: 30 Million Pairs of New Shoes

We buy a lot of shoes – a total of more than 30 million pairs per year. But only a small part of them is reused.

Hidden Environmental Villain: 30 Million Pairs of New Shoes

Road Investments in the North Are Welcomed

The government's investment in infrastructure is met with both criticism and praise from actors within Sweden's transport sector. .

Road Investments in the North Are Welcomed

KI rejects reduced petrol tax: lack of analysis

The National Institute of Economic Research (KI) criticizes the government's proposal to reduce the tax on petrol and diesel. Not only because it will become more difficult to achieve the climate goals, but also because the proposal lacks analysis and motivation.

KI rejects reduced petrol tax: lack of analysis

Autumn's most important meetings on threats to the Earth

Animals and plants that disappear, agricultural land that turns into desert, and plastic that gets everywhere. That, together with climate change, is what the four most important environmental meetings this autumn are about.

Autumn's most important meetings on threats to the Earth

New rules - no more socks in the trash

Soon it's the end for old clothes in the trash can. The question is what Swedes will do with the tons of textiles we throw away every year? Much is unclear at present – not least when it comes to the systems for sorting and recycling.

New rules - no more socks in the trash

New Mine in the Gold Rush: "More Luck than Skill"

The gold price is record-high and the timing is therefore perfect. In August, the first gold ore was picked up in Sweden's freshest mine, in Fäbodtjärn in Västerbotten's inland.

New Mine in the Gold Rush: "More Luck than Skill"

"A Cloudy Day for Sweden's Dairy Cows"

The Swedish Federation of Farmers, LRF is positive about the proposal to abolish the grazing requirement for cows in loose housing. Most cows will continue to go out anyway, says Mikaela Johnsson, Vice Chairman of LRF.

"A Cloudy Day for Sweden's Dairy Cows"