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The Garden's Dangerous Free Passengers

That animals can bring with them dangerous infections from other countries is known to most. But plants, we have poorer control over.

The Garden's Dangerous Free Passengers

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"

Controversial forest proposals are ready – do not meet the targets

The Environmental Objectives Committee's proposal is not enough for Sweden to reach the climate goals for the forest. Reality has shown that more measures are required, it is completely obvious, says the committee's chairman Lars Tysklind (The Liberals).

Controversial forest proposals are ready – do not meet the targets

The Centre Party does not want to ban AR-15

The Centre Party does not want to ban the controversial rifle AR-15, writes SvD. .

The Centre Party does not want to ban AR-15

Beavers saved millions for taxpayers

Seven years of negotiations have delayed the construction of a dam against the Klabava River southwest of Prague. Now the plans can be scrapped, as beavers in the Czech river have already taken care of it.

Beavers saved millions for taxpayers

The Garden's Dangerous Free Passengers

That animals can bring with them dangerous infections from other countries is known to most. But plants, we have poorer control over.

The Garden's Dangerous Free Passengers

After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to ban hunters from having semi-automatic weapons of military type, such as AR-15. The suitability testing of individuals who want to have a gun license will also be tightened.

After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws

After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to limit the access to semi-automatic weapons of a certain type, such as the AR-15. The suitability testing of individuals who want to obtain a gun license will also be strengthened.

After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws

Dangerous Avalanche Conditions and Stormy Weather in the Mountains

The avalanche risk is significant in the Abisko and Riksgräns mountains, western Vindelfjällen and southern Lapland mountains. Storm winds and weather changes create hazardous conditions.

Dangerous Avalanche Conditions and Stormy Weather in the Mountains

15 sought medical attention after minor gas leak in Norway

At least 15 employees at Boliden in Norwegian Odda sought medical attention on Tuesday due to a leak of sulfur oxides. The leak is said to have occurred on Monday and the individuals sought care in connection with receiving information about it on Tuesday morning.

15 sought medical attention after minor gas leak in Norway

Kuylenstierna becomes new head of the Environmental Protection Agency

Johan Kuylenstierna becomes the new director-general of the Environmental Protection Agency. This was announced by Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) at a press conference.

Kuylenstierna becomes new head of the Environmental Protection Agency

Trains and Bans – This is How Swedes Want to Reduce Emissions

The Swedes are positive towards a ban on goods with large climate emissions, reduced use of plastic and choosing the train over the plane. This is shown by a new survey from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Trains and Bans – This is How Swedes Want to Reduce Emissions

A record number of wolves were shot in self-defense last year

Last year, twelve wolves were shot in self-defense after domestic animals were threatened or attacked, which is the highest figure since 2013 according to statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency. In eight of the twelve cases, the wolf was shot in connection with hunting with unleashed dogs.

A record number of wolves were shot in self-defense last year

Genetic diversity is decreasing – risking extinction

Birds and mammals worldwide are threatened when genetic variation decreases. The less variation, the greater the risk that species cannot cope with environmental changes.

Genetic diversity is decreasing – risking extinction

Record number of traffic accidents involving wild boars

The number of traffic accidents involving wild boars increased by as much as 55 percent in 2024. The Environmental Protection Agency sees it as a sign that the wild boar population is growing, writes the newspaper ATL.

Record number of traffic accidents involving wild boars

WWF: Important Forests Threatened by Clear-Cutting

The Swedish and Finnish governments are exploiting loopholes to avoid protecting important primeval and natural forests, claims the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in a new report. If you clear-cut these forests, you will lose the species that exist there, says Peter Roberntz, forest expert at WWF.

WWF: Important Forests Threatened by Clear-Cutting

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

Dangerous Avalanche Situation in Parts of the Mountain World

The avalanche risk is significant in the Abisko and Riksgräns mountains as well as in the western Vindelfjällen. Snowfall and strong winds create hazardous conditions.

Dangerous Avalanche Situation in Parts of the Mountain World

Dumped clothes cause concern: "Completely crazy some days"

Discarded textiles are pouring into the Red Cross store in Malmö. Fundamentally, it's positive, thinks the store manager.

Dumped clothes cause concern: "Completely crazy some days"

Every fifth goose shot and wounded – "great suffering"

Hunting should be carried out so that animals are not caused unnecessary suffering. Yet, every fifth grey goose lives with lead shot in its body, according to a new study.

Every fifth goose shot and wounded – "great suffering"

Slushy weather ahead – cold gives way to plus degrees

Warnings for snowfall, strong winds, and icy roads have been issued in northern Sweden. In parts of the mountain world, the risk of avalanches is also significant.

Slushy weather ahead – cold gives way to plus degrees

The title in English is: "Mountains of clothes are growing as expensive recycling comes to a standstill"

The lavish, globally unique sorting machine in Malmö was supposed to make it possible to give old clothes new life, as raw material for new textiles. But it stands still – the interest in textile recycling is too small.

The title in English is: "Mountains of clothes are growing as expensive recycling comes to a standstill"

Avalanche risk hazardous in parts of the mountain world

There is significant danger of avalanches in the southern Lapland mountains and western Vindelfjällen. .

Avalanche risk hazardous in parts of the mountain world

More and more large predators are being killed

Never before have so many large predators been shot in Sweden as in the last ten years. Since 2015, over 4,400 bears, 1,100 lynxes, 400 wolves, and 180 wolverines have been killed during licensed and protective hunting.

More and more large predators are being killed