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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
Sweden's emissions are increasing – difficult to reach climate goals
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Sweden's emissions are increasing – difficult to reach climate goals

Sweden's greenhouse gas emissions increased last year, according to emissions statistics from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. This makes it difficult to reach climate goals
This is how many times you have to wear the Christmas sweater
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This is how many times you have to wear the Christmas sweater

The Christmas sweater – the perfect garment for mulled wine parties and Christmas parties or the most unnecessary clothing purchase of the year? It's probably okay if you plan to wear the sweater every Christmas until the year 2300, says Beatrice Rindevall, chairwoman of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.
WWF: Protection of protected species may become toothless
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WWF: Protection of protected species may become toothless

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency proposes that 255 species be nationally protected. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) would have liked to see more endangered species on the list and warns that changes to the regulations could make the protection toothless
Harsh criticism against Sweden after wolf decision
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Harsh criticism against Sweden after wolf decision

Sweden's political decision to have a wolf population of at least 170 individuals conflicts with the EU's requirements for scientifically based nature conservation. The Commission is now criticizing Sweden's decision and calling for a revision
They want to limit the authorities' appeals
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They want to limit the authorities' appeals

The government agency Acceleration Office, which has the government's mission to accelerate industry's green transition, wants it to be more difficult for authorities to appeal permits and decisions.
Two airlines fined for environmental report deficiencies
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Two airlines fined for environmental report deficiencies

Two airlines within the Braathens Group receive penalty fees for not reporting their greenhouse gas emissions on time.
Bat life can be saved with regulated wind power
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Bat life can be saved with regulated wind power

Wind turbines are killing bats. Most of them are in southern Sweden, where there can be six bats per wind turbine in a forest environment during a year
Criticism of Climate Efforts: Data Quality Concerns Raised
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Criticism of Climate Efforts: Data Quality Concerns Raised

The effects of the government's and the authorities' climate work may have been overestimated. The underlying data for the decisions simply do not meet the requirements, according to the National Audit Office
Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit New Record Globally in 2024
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Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit New Record Globally in 2024

The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached new record levels last year, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization WMO.
Government Halts Biogas Facility Grants, Farmers Protest
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Government Halts Biogas Facility Grants, Farmers Protest

It is the end of government grants for the construction of biogas facilities on agricultural farms. They do not quite hold up in competition with other measures that seek support within the climate leap, says Anna Bredberg at the Environmental Protection Agency
Sweden Faces Major Challenges in Meeting EU Climate Targets by 2030
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Sweden Faces Major Challenges in Meeting EU Climate Targets by 2030

The government has counted on being able to meet the EU's climate targets by 2030. But now it is clear that the targets seem to be missed so that it is thundering about it
Baltic Sea's First Marine National Park Opens in Stockholm Archipelago
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Baltic Sea's First Marine National Park Opens in Stockholm Archipelago

Blåstång, cloudberry, and sea rocket. On Bullerö, which is the entrance to Sweden's freshest national park, there is much to see
Elk Hunt Begins with Increased Quota This Year
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Elk Hunt Begins with Increased Quota This Year

Now the moose hunt begins in large parts of the country. After several years of decline, the moose population is growing – and that means more moose can be shot
Global Efforts Resume to Tackle Plastic Pollution Crisis
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Global Efforts Resume to Tackle Plastic Pollution Crisis

The approximately 460 million tons of plastic produced every year do not disappear and affect both us and nature. Now, the world's countries are gathering once again to try to reach an agreement on plastic pollution
Paper Maps Still Essential for Navigating Swedish Mountains
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Paper Maps Still Essential for Navigating Swedish Mountains

The Swedish mountain world is now in its most intense visit period. Despite widespread digitization, it is still the paper map that reigns
Government to Review Protected Species List to Ease Forestry Impact
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Government to Review Protected Species List to Ease Forestry Impact

The Government does not want certain protected species, such as a low-growing orchid, to be able to affect forestry to the same extent as today. New rules will be introduced, according to Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals)
New Textile Waste Rules Allow Throwing Holey Socks in Trash
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New Textile Waste Rules Allow Throwing Holey Socks in Trash

From and with October 1 this year, you can throw away broken and holey clothes directly in the trash can. The textile law that has applied since the turn of the year has created problems in the country's municipalities
Recycled Plastic Pellets Found to Contain Toxic Chemical Mixtures
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Recycled Plastic Pellets Found to Contain Toxic Chemical Mixtures

Plastic pollution is a threat to humans, animals and the entire planet. But recycling does not solve the problems
Moose Added to Sweden's Endangered Species List
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Moose Added to Sweden's Endangered Species List

Moose and otter are redlisted while the otter has become viable. Now SLU (Sweden's Agricultural University) is presenting its new, preliminary list of redlisted species in Sweden
Sweden's Plastic Bag Usage Hits Record Low, New Data Shows
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Sweden's Plastic Bag Usage Hits Record Low, New Data Shows

13 plastic bags per person – that's how many bags we took home food in last year. It's the lowest figure since 2017 and means a reduction of 66 plastic bags per person
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