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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

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.

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

Ten wolves shot – protests in Värmland

Ten wolves were shot during the first day of the wolf hunt. A total of 30 will be shot during this year's licensed hunt.

Ten wolves shot – protests in Värmland

Significant Avalanche Risk – "Avoid Steep Slopes"

There is a "significant avalanche risk" in the southern Jämtland mountains and in the western Vindelfjällen, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's avalanche forecasts. .

Significant Avalanche Risk – "Avoid Steep Slopes"

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

Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox

In nearly a hundred years, the wolverine has been protected. For a while, it was almost extinct, but now a small bright spot is emerging – last summer, there was a breeding success in the mountains.

Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox

Dangerous Avalanche Situation in the Mountains

The risk of avalanches is significant in western Vindelfjällen and southern Lapplandsfjällen, warns the Environmental Protection Agency. This means hazardous conditions and a three on the five-grade scale.

Dangerous Avalanche Situation in the Mountains

Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox

In nearly a hundred years, the wolverine has been protected. For a while, it was almost extinct, but now a small bright spot is emerging – last summer, there was a breeding success in the mountains.

Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox

Despite the Goals: Food Waste Does Not Decrease

The desired reduction has failed to materialize – food waste in Sweden remains at the same high levels, according to new figures from the Environmental Protection Agency. At the same time, waste from hotels and restaurants continues to increase.

Despite the Goals: Food Waste Does Not Decrease

Green light for relaxed wolf protection

The wolf protection seems to be easing. It is clear after the European Council says yes to the EU's wishes in the matter.

Green light for relaxed wolf protection

Harsh criticism of how new nuclear power will be financed

The Government's plans on how new nuclear power will be financed receive harsh criticism. The Energy Market Inspectorate rejects the proposal entirely.

Harsh criticism of how new nuclear power will be financed

Sniffing dogs to hunt troublesome flatworm

In Skåne, dogs are being trained to sniff out the invasive flatworm Obama nungara, reports Sydsvenskan. The Environmental Protection Agency takes the findings of flatworms seriously and has turned to the government with demands for emergency measures.

Sniffing dogs to hunt troublesome flatworm

Associations in Protest: Civil Society is Being Silenced

The Government has systematically dismantled large parts of civil society in recent years. This is claimed by spokespersons for 23 associations in a [debate article](https://www.

Associations in Protest: Civil Society is Being Silenced

Emissions within the EU are decreasing – but too little

Greenhouse gas emissions within the EU are expected to decrease significantly by 2030, according to an analysis from the Environmental Protection Agency. However, the reduction is not sufficient to meet the targets for the ESR sector, which primarily concerns emissions from transportation and agriculture.

Emissions within the EU are decreasing – but too little