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Poorer outdoor life despite millions invested
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Poorer outdoor life despite millions invested

Closed playgrounds, toilets that no longer drain and rotting bridges show how millions of euros invested in outdoor recreation are being eaten up by rising costs before they reach the forest, according to figures from the Swedish Tourist Association and the Swedish Outdoor Promotion Association.
Dangerous avalanche conditions around Tärnaby and Hemavan
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Dangerous avalanche conditions around Tärnaby and Hemavan

There are dangerous avalanche conditions in the western Vindelfjällen mountains, where several ski resorts are located, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's avalanche forecast website.
Dangerous avalanche situation in the north - unique in ten years
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Dangerous avalanche situation in the north - unique in ten years

There is a significant avalanche danger, with dangerous conditions in the Kebnekaise Mountains, parts of the Abisko and Riksgränsen Mountains and western Vindelfjällen Mountains ahead of Easter, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's Avalanche Forecasts website. The number of avalanches has been at a record high this season, according to the agency
High avalanche danger in the Kebnekaise Mountains
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High avalanche danger in the Kebnekaise Mountains

There is an avalanche danger in several Swedish mountains. In the Kebnekaise Mountains, the danger is high on Friday, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's avalanche forecast website
Avalanche danger in the mountains - life-threatening conditions
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Avalanche danger in the mountains - life-threatening conditions

There is a significant avalanche danger in the Abisko/Riksgränsfjällen and Kebnekaisfjällen mountains, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's avalanche forecast website.
Applications open - how to get the new electric car subsidy
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Applications open - how to get the new electric car subsidy

Starting today, Wednesday, March 18, you can apply for the new electric-car premium. The maximum amount is SEK 64,800, which will be paid to anyone who leases or buys an electric car
Dangerous avalanche conditions in four Swedish mountain areas
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Dangerous avalanche conditions in four Swedish mountain areas

There is a significant avalanche risk, with dangerous conditions in four mountain areas of Sweden.
How motocross tracks and trains can save butterflies
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How motocross tracks and trains can save butterflies

A third of Sweden's more than 300 wild bee species are seriously threatened. Butterflies show the same trend
High avalanche danger in the western Vindelfjällen and southern Lapland mountains in Sweden
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High avalanche danger in the western Vindelfjällen and southern Lapland mountains in Sweden

There is a high risk of avalanches in the western Vindelfjällen and the southern Lapland mountains, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's avalanche forecast website.
Cold and snow do not stop nature's worst enemies
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Cold and snow do not stop nature's worst enemies

Winter is no problem for some of our most unloved insects. Killer slugs, ticks and leafworms are not deterred by freezing temperatures
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
Dangerous avalanche situation in five Swedish mountain areas
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Dangerous avalanche situation in five Swedish mountain areas

There is a significant avalanche risk, with dangerous conditions in five Swedish mountain areas.
Decision on seal hunting - more seals will be shot than last year
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Decision on seal hunting - more seals will be shot than last year

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has decided this year's quota for licensed and protected seal hunting. A total of 1,350 grey seals may be shot, which is 350 more than last year
Significant avalanche danger in five Swedish mountain areas
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Significant avalanche danger in five Swedish mountain areas

Avalanche danger is significant in five mountain areas, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's Avalanche Forecast website.
The world's green steel industry is changing as projects are delayed, paused or scrapped
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The world's green steel industry is changing as projects are delayed, paused or scrapped

Only two new green steel and iron projects were announced last year. At the same time, many more were delayed, paused or scrapped, according to the Green Steel Tracker
Record number of traffic accidents involving fallow deer reported last year
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Record number of traffic accidents involving fallow deer reported last year

Last year, just over 6,500 traffic accidents involving fallow deer were reported in the country. This represents an increase of almost 50 percent over five years
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)
Wolverine population increasing and spreading in Sweden
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Wolverine population increasing and spreading in Sweden

The latest count shows that the wolverine population in Sweden has increased - and continues to spread south.
Dangerous avalanche situation in southern Lapland mountains
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Dangerous avalanche situation in southern Lapland mountains

There is a significant avalanche danger in the southern Lapland mountains, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's avalanche forecasts website.
Economist on the new electric car premium says very few can afford it
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Economist on the new electric car premium says very few can afford it

From March 18, it will be possible to apply for an electric car premium. But few will be eligible and even fewer will be able to afford to buy or lease an electric car
Dangerous avalanche situation in three Swedish mountain areas
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Dangerous avalanche situation in three Swedish mountain areas

There is a significant avalanche risk, with dangerous conditions in three mountain areas, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's Avalanche Forecasts website.
Dangerous avalanche situation in southern Jämtland and western Härjedalen mountains
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Dangerous avalanche situation in southern Jämtland and western Härjedalen mountains

There is a significant avalanche risk with dangerous conditions in the southern Jämtland Mountains and western Härjedalen Mountains, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's avalanche forecasts website.
Fewer Arctic foxes – but the trend is upward
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Fewer Arctic foxes – but the trend is upward

The number of Arctic foxes is decreasing slightly in Sweden, Finland, and Norway. Despite this, the long-term trend for the species looks quite good, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
Swedes continue to throw food in the trash
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Swedes continue to throw food in the trash

Far too much food still ends up in the garbage in Sweden. New statistics from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency show that the amounts are at the same level as in 2020
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