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Oats and Wheat: Future of Sustainable Clothing

Shirts of wheat and dresses of oats. It can become reality when researchers are getting closer to methods of making textiles from agricultural by-products.

Oats and Wheat: Future of Sustainable Clothing

Swedes Increasingly Resigned to Climate Change, Survey Reveals

Four out of ten Swedes feel resigned to the climate development. This is twice as many compared to 2019, shows a new survey.

Swedes Increasingly Resigned to Climate Change, Survey Reveals

Over 1 Million Tons of Plastic in Sweden in 2023, Minimal Recycling

Almost 1. 1 million tons of plastic were placed on the Swedish market in 2023 – but only a small proportion is recycled.

Over 1 Million Tons of Plastic in Sweden in 2023, Minimal Recycling

Sweden's Emissions Rise Sends Negative Signal Ahead of COP30

Sweden's increased emissions are worrying and a very negative political signal to the outside world, according to climate expert Björn-Ola Linnér. Although it was expected, it is remarkable, he says.

Sweden's Emissions Rise Sends Negative Signal Ahead of COP30

Sweden's Emissions Set to Decrease in 2025, Says Climate Minister

The Left Party says that the government is ruining the climate policy, and the Green party describes it as a "historic failure", since fresh figures have shown that Sweden's emission increase is the highest since 2010. But according to Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) the emissions have turned downwards again.

Sweden's Emissions Set to Decrease in 2025, Says Climate Minister

Swedish Emissions Surge in 2024, Challenging Climate Goals

Emissions of greenhouse gases in Sweden increased significantly in 2024 – by 7 percent compared to the previous year, shows preliminary statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency. The reduction of the reduction obligation is considered to have led to the increase, which is the largest since 2010.

Swedish Emissions Surge in 2024, Challenging Climate Goals

White-Backed Woodpecker Population Rises in Sweden After Conservation Efforts

The acutely threatened white-backed woodpecker has increased in number after a several year long action program, writes the Environmental Protection Agency in a press release. .

White-Backed Woodpecker Population Rises in Sweden After Conservation Efforts

Sweden Proposes New Electric Car Bonus for Rural Residents

Now there is a proposal on how the government's new electric car bonus will work – and who can get it. The requirement is to live in the countryside, not have access to good public transport and not earn too much.

Sweden Proposes New Electric Car Bonus for Rural Residents

Swedish Wolf Population Declines According to Latest Inventory

The number of wolves around the country has decreased since last winter, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's annual inventory. .

Swedish Wolf Population Declines According to Latest Inventory

No Appeal on Limestone Extraction Ruling for Heidelberg Materials

The Environmental Protection Agency will not appeal the verdict that gives Heidelberg Materials the right to continue extracting limestone in Slite on Gotland, writes the authority in a press release. .

No Appeal on Limestone Extraction Ruling for Heidelberg Materials

Global 1.5-Degree Climate Target at Risk in Next Five Years

The coming five years will be continued warm, according to the weather organization WMO. Probably the five-year period will exceed 1.

Global 1.5-Degree Climate Target at Risk in Next Five Years

Norway Proposes Ban on Lilacs as Invasive Species

One of the clearest signs of early summer – the lilac blooming – may be on its way to being banned in Norway, writes Aftonbladet. .

Norway Proposes Ban on Lilacs as Invasive Species

Heidelberg Quarry in Gotland Approved for 30 More Years, Boosting Preparedness

The limestone quarrying outside Slite on Gotland will be allowed to continue for another 30 years, the Land and Environment Court has ruled. The verdict is welcomed by industry organizations and the company itself.

Heidelberg Quarry in Gotland Approved for 30 More Years, Boosting Preparedness

Swedish Cement Faces Crucial Court Verdict on Limestone Extraction

Four years ago, Sweden risked a cement shortage. Now a new verdict is coming that can be crucial for Swedish cement.

Swedish Cement Faces Crucial Court Verdict on Limestone Extraction

Sniffing out an invasive threat: Trained dogs join hunt for flatworms

The 2025 growing season is marked by a feverish hunt for the slug on nurseries and retail gardens. An invasive leaf-eating slug from South America must be stopped – the mistake made when the Spanish slug arrived in Sweden must not be repeated.

Sniffing out an invasive threat: Trained dogs join hunt for flatworms

Avalanche Risk High in Swedish Mountains: Stay Clear of Steep Slopes

After a period with plus degrees, the snow in the Swedish mountains is unusually wet and unreliable. The avalanche risk is significant and I advise everyone to keep a safe distance from steep slopes, says Stefan Mårtensson at the Environmental Protection Agency's avalanche forecasts website.

Avalanche Risk High in Swedish Mountains: Stay Clear of Steep Slopes

Severe Weather in Italy Claims Three Lives, Triggers State of Emergency

Three people have died in severe rainy weather in northern Italy. In the Alps, more than a meter of snow has fallen in some areas.

Severe Weather in Italy Claims Three Lives, Triggers State of Emergency

Swedish Authorities See 18% Rise in CO2 Emissions from Travel in 2024

Swedish authorities' emissions of carbon dioxide from travel and transportation increased by 18 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency. .

Swedish Authorities See 18% Rise in CO2 Emissions from Travel in 2024

Sweden is failing to meet climate targets

Sweden appears to be missing the set climate targets up to 2045. The government admits that more measures are required to even approach the goals of reduced emissions.

Sweden is failing to meet climate targets

Sweden Restores Over 35 Square Kilometers of Wetlands in 2024

In 2024, over 31 square kilometers of wetland were restored, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's compilation. Above all, the work has been done in protected areas.

Sweden Restores Over 35 Square Kilometers of Wetlands in 2024

Sweden's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility

Falling trees, bridges that are rotting and overflowing trash cans. This is the reality in several of the country's national parks and nature reserves.

Sweden's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility

Hazardous Avalanche Conditions in Kebnekaise and Abisko-Riksgränsen

Despite calmer weather, the avalanche situation is classified as hazardous in the Kebnekaise Mountains and in the Abisko- and Riksgräns Mountains, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's website [Avalanche Forecasts](https://lavinprognoser. se/).

Hazardous Avalanche Conditions in Kebnekaise and Abisko-Riksgränsen

Missing Skiers Found After Avalanche Near Abisko National Park

The two people who were missing after the avalanche accident near Abisko national park were found during the afternoon. The extent of the injuries is still unclear at 20:00 on Thursday evening.

Missing Skiers Found After Avalanche Near Abisko National Park

Dangerous Avalanche Situation in Several Mountain Areas

Postpone the mountain trip if you're not mountain-experienced, advises SMHI, which has issued yellow warnings for wind and snow on the mountain plateau. In several areas, warnings are also issued for hazardous conditions and a significant risk of avalanches.

Dangerous Avalanche Situation in Several Mountain Areas