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Global 1.5-Degree Climate Target at Risk in Next Five Years
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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
Norway Proposes Ban on Lilacs as Invasive Species
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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.
Heidelberg Quarry in Gotland Approved for 30 More Years, Boosting Preparedness
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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
Swedish Cement Faces Crucial Court Verdict on Limestone Extraction
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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
Sniffing out an invasive threat: Trained dogs join hunt for flatworms
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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
Avalanche Risk High in Swedish Mountains: Stay Clear of Steep Slopes
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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
Severe Weather in Italy Claims Three Lives, Triggers State of Emergency
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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
Swedish Authorities See 18% Rise in CO2 Emissions from Travel in 2024
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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.
Sweden is failing to meet climate targets
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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 Restores Over 35 Square Kilometers of Wetlands in 2024
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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's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility
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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
Hazardous Avalanche Conditions in Kebnekaise and Abisko-Riksgränsen
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Hazardous Avalanche Conditions in Kebnekaise and Abisko-Riksgränsen

Missing Skiers Found After Avalanche Near Abisko National Park
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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
Dangerous Avalanche Situation in Several Mountain Areas
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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
Expensive and complicated with a reduced wolf population
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Expensive and complicated with a reduced wolf population

The Government wants to cull nearly half of all wolves in Sweden – but without the wolf risking extinction. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it is possible, but both expensive and complicated
Concern over significantly reduced wolf stock
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Concern over significantly reduced wolf stock

From 300 wolves to 170 – the government wants to give the green light for a reduced population in Sweden shortly. Now, the Environmental Protection Agency will report on how to do it without jeopardizing the wolf's conservation status
Concern when USA stops sharing data on pollution
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Concern when USA stops sharing data on pollution

For several years, American embassies have collected and shared data on air quality. For many countries, it has been the only source of reliable information on air pollution
High risk of avalanches in Swedish mountains
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High risk of avalanches in Swedish mountains

Postpone Saturday's mountain hike if you're not properly experienced, warns SMHI, which has issued a yellow warning about wind in combination with snowfall on the bare mountain. Currently, there is also a significant risk of avalanches in the mountain world
Avalanche Alert: Significant Danger in Swedish Mountains This Week
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Avalanche Alert: Significant Danger in Swedish Mountains This Week

The avalanche danger is significant in the Swedish mountain world. It is strong winds in combination with heavy snowfall that have created hazardous conditions
After the adopted rescue plan – this is what happens now
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After the adopted rescue plan – this is what happens now

The world's countries managed to unite at the UN meeting on biological diversity. But several questions remain – crucial is that all countries must report how they will proceed in the fight to save animals and nature
Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now
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Over 80 lynxes to be shot – the hunt begins now

Today, the licensed hunting of protected lynx begins around the country. The EU should stop the hunt, believes the Nature Conservation Association
Money Allocated to Restore Wetlands
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Money Allocated to Restore Wetlands

The Garden's Dangerous Free Passengers
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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
Sharp criticism of forest proposal: "Under all criticism"
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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
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