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Most migrating wolves never reach Sweden’s breeding areas, study finds
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Most migrating wolves never reach Sweden’s breeding areas, study finds

Swedish wolves have a high degree of inbreeding, and the population needs new blood. But of the 44 wolves that have immigrated from Finland and Russia, only eleven have reached the breeding areas of the wolf population
New garbage law puts Sweden’s waste system under pressure
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New garbage law puts Sweden’s waste system under pressure

Next year, garbage will be sorted closer to home. The law on property-based collection could make Sweden “best in Europe” at sorting waste
Swedes’ textile consumption rises again to 15.2 kilos per person
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Swedes’ textile consumption rises again to 15.2 kilos per person

Last year, Swedes' textile consumption rose to 15. 2 kilograms per person - up from 13
New garbage laws put pressure on Sweden's municipalities and housing associations
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New garbage laws put pressure on Sweden's municipalities and housing associations

Next year, garbage will be sorted closer to home. The law on collection close to properties could make Sweden "best in Europe" at sorting garbage
More than half rejected for Sweden’s electric car subsidy as rules prove too complicated
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More than half rejected for Sweden’s electric car subsidy as rules prove too complicated

Tens of thousands of Swedes have applied for the electric car subsidy that was launched six months ago. But more than half have been turned down by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
After the election, how your wallet could be affected by the red-green promises
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After the election, how your wallet could be affected by the red-green promises

Bank tax, baby allowance and cheaper bus passes. This could become a reality if the red-green parties fulfill their election promises
Parties split over Sweden’s 2030 transport climate target as focus turns to electric cars
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Parties split over Sweden’s 2030 transport climate target as focus turns to electric cars

Much of the parties' climate policy is about cars. Virtually all parties want to support more people driving electric cars
Liberals want to abolish electricity tax on EV charging and raise mileage allowance
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Liberals want to abolish electricity tax on EV charging and raise mileage allowance

The Liberals want more people to switch from petrol cars to electric cars. That's why they promise to completely abolish the electricity tax on charging and raise mileage reimbursement
Hedgehogs Face Growing Threats from Lawn Mowers, Traffic and Fly Larvae
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Hedgehogs Face Growing Threats from Lawn Mowers, Traffic and Fly Larvae

Robotic lawnmowers, fly larvae and traffic cause many injuries and great suffering for hedgehogs. Right now, there is high pressure on several wildlife rehabilitators who are fighting to save injured and sick animals
Record wild boar population in Sweden drives calls to boost hunting, sell more meat
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Record wild boar population in Sweden drives calls to boost hunting, sell more meat

Traffic accidents, millions in damage to agriculture and overgrown lawns. Sweden's approximately half a million wild boars cost society large sums
Hedgehogs face deadly threats from lawnmowers, traffic and fly larvae as rehabilitators struggle to save them
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Hedgehogs face deadly threats from lawnmowers, traffic and fly larvae as rehabilitators struggle to save them

Robotic lawnmowers, fly larvae and traffic cause many injuries and great suffering for hedgehogs. Right now, several wildlife rehabilitators are under heavy pressure as they fight to save injured and sick animals
Climate goals at risk as Sweden faces key 2030 deadline
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Climate goals at risk as Sweden faces key 2030 deadline

Regardless of who wins the election this fall, the verdict on several climate goals will be clear by the end of the next term. The year 2030, the deadline for several goals, is now just a few years away
Swimwear maker says new EU packaging rules will force her to stop selling across Europe
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Swimwear maker says new EU packaging rules will force her to stop selling across Europe

Selling swimwear to casual customers in Europe will become impossible for a small business when the EU's new packaging rules come into effect, says entrepreneur Janna Drakeed. I'm the only one working in my company, so I have no resources to spend on packaging
Sweden raises wolf reference value to 220 after EU criticism
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Sweden raises wolf reference value to 220 after EU criticism

The government is raising the reference value for wolves in Sweden from 170 to 220 after criticism from the EU Commission. The central thing for us is that we reduce the wolf population and we want to remove all potential obstacles to that, says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD) to TT
EU proposes easing emissions trading rules under pressure
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EU proposes easing emissions trading rules under pressure

The European Commission is proposing easing the rules for the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), one of the EU's most important climate policy tools. Industry will be allowed to emit more for longer
Appeal Filed Over LKAB Mining Permit in Malmberget
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Appeal Filed Over LKAB Mining Permit in Malmberget

LKAB's permit for continued mining in Malmberget in Gällivare is being appealed.
Alien-Looking Hammerhead Flatworm Found in Sweden, Experts Warn of Invasive Species
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Alien-Looking Hammerhead Flatworm Found in Sweden, Experts Warn of Invasive Species

Two new species of invasive flatworms have been discovered in Sweden, according to the Swedish Museum of Natural History. One of them is the Asian hammerhead worm, which can grow up to 40 centimetres long
Eleven government agencies may reduce fossil fuel use this year
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Eleven government agencies may reduce fossil fuel use this year

Eleven government agencies can reduce their fossil fuel use by 16 million liters in 2026, according to a new survey by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.
Nordkalk's permit to quarry stone in Klinthagen confirmed
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Nordkalk's permit to quarry stone in Klinthagen confirmed

Nordkalk has been granted the right to quarry stone in Klinthagen on northern Gotland for another 30 years, the Land and Environmental Court of Appeal ruled. "The current activity meets an overriding public interest," the court wrote
County administrative boards receive three-year decision-making power on wolf hunting
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County administrative boards receive three-year decision-making power on wolf hunting

For the first time, county administrative boards in southern and central Sweden will have the authority to approve licensed wolf hunting for three years.
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency: Sweden's climate emissions decreased in 2025 but gap to climate goals widens
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Swedish Environmental Protection Agency: Sweden's climate emissions decreased in 2025 but gap to climate goals widens

Sweden's greenhouse gas emissions fell by three percent in 2025 compared with 2024, according to figures from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. But the gap to the country's climate goals is widening, according to the agency
LKAB receives environmental permit to continue and expand operations at Malmberget in Gällivare
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LKAB receives environmental permit to continue and expand operations at Malmberget in Gällivare

LKAB has received a new environmental permit to continue and expand mining operations at Malmberget in Gällivare. The mining group has also been given permission to build a facility for fossil-free sponge iron, according to a ruling by the Land and Environmental Court in Umeå
How many wolves are there in Sweden in 2025-26?
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How many wolves are there in Sweden in 2025-26?

After declining over the past four years, Sweden's wolf population is now at the same level as last year. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's annual inventory shows approximately 355 wolves in Sweden in 2025-26
Used Volvo XC40 Recharge most popular for electric car premium
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Used Volvo XC40 Recharge most popular for electric car premium

Swedes who have received the new electric car premium have chosen the Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe over Tesla. But the most popular is the Volvo XC40 Recharge
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