This year, around 50 white-backed woodpeckers have been observed in Sweden. It doesn't sound like many, but the acutely threatened species has had a record number of successful breedings this year.
SwedenAfter the Supreme Administrative Court's decision, another step has been taken towards an iron ore mine in Kallak. We have had a timetable which we have been working on unchanged. This gives us the security to continue, says Johan Röstin, chairman of the board for the mining company Beowulf.
BusinessThe Supreme Administrative Court approves the government's controversial decision to permit the mining plans in Kallak in Jokkmokk municipality. The verdict is met with disappointment in several quarters.
BusinessThe Government gave the green light for the controversial plans for an iron ore mine in Kallak, Jokkmokk, over two years ago. Now the Supreme Administrative Court can overturn the decision. We do not think the decision is lawful, says Camilla Wikland, representing the Jåhkågasska Sami village.
BusinessTightened rules for bottom trawling in the Baltic Sea are a step forward – but not large enough to protect the fish, experts believe.
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