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More and more large predators are being killed
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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
Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox
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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
Dangerous Avalanche Situation in the Mountains
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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
Summer's Election Luck Gives Hope for the Arctic Fox
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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
Despite the Goals: Food Waste Does Not Decrease
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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
Green light for relaxed wolf protection
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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
Harsh criticism of how new nuclear power will be financed
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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
Sniffing dogs to hunt troublesome flatworm
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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
Associations in Protest: Civil Society is Being Silenced
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Associations in Protest: Civil Society is Being Silenced

Emissions within the EU are decreasing – but too little
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Emissions within the EU are decreasing – but too little

Must improve – households need to sort more
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Must improve – households need to sort more

Households must get better at sorting more waste and municipalities must ensure that it becomes easier to recycle and reuse. I am convinced that Sweden can be better than we are now, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari
The UN's environmental meeting was interrupted – major issues remain
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The UN's environmental meeting was interrupted – major issues remain

The UN meeting COP16 in Colombia on biological diversity was concluded without addressing any of the most important issues. Decisions have been made, but we worked overtime, says Sweden's chief negotiator Charlotta Sörqvist
"Intensive Final Negotiations" on the UN's Environmental Agreement
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"Intensive Final Negotiations" on the UN's Environmental Agreement

The UN meeting on biological diversity, COP16, is to be concluded today, Friday. Intensive final negotiations are underway, but the major points of contention remain
The plastic bag tax is being abolished
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The plastic bag tax is being abolished

Today, November 1, the tax on plastic bags is being abolished. The question is whether consumers will start buying more bags again, or if Sweden will continue to be a country where usage is among the lowest
UN warns: We are miles away from the climate goals
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UN warns: We are miles away from the climate goals

The levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached record levels in 2023, warns the UN.
Hard for Sweden to protect nature on land
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Hard for Sweden to protect nature on land

The world's countries have agreed to protect 30 percent of land and sea areas by 2030. The Environment Minister admits that it will be difficult to achieve for Sweden's part
Police Protection at Meeting to Save Animals and Nature
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Police Protection at Meeting to Save Animals and Nature

The plan to save the Earth's plants and animals was nailed down two years ago. But since then, not much has happened
The Climate Minister is Reported to the Constitutional Committee: "Downplaying Emissions"
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The Climate Minister is Reported to the Constitutional Committee: "Downplaying Emissions"

Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is reported to the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee by the opposition parties S, V, and MP. They are obscuring how emissions can develop going forward, says Elin Söderberg, climate policy spokesperson for the Green Party
Police: Widespread Criminality in Waste Management
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Police: Widespread Criminality in Waste Management

Checks in six municipalities show extensive criminality within waste management. There has previously been a naive attitude towards the problem - but awareness is now increasing, according to Police Commissioner Henrik Forssblad
KI rejects reduced petrol tax: lack of analysis
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KI rejects reduced petrol tax: lack of analysis

The National Institute of Economic Research (KI) criticizes the government's proposal to reduce the tax on petrol and diesel. Not only because it will become more difficult to achieve the climate goals, but also because the proposal lacks analysis and motivation
Migratory Birds May Stay Longer in Sweden
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Migratory Birds May Stay Longer in Sweden

Short-distance migratory birds may stay longer in Sweden as a result of climate change. Those that perhaps flew to Denmark before can stay in Skåne nowadays, says ornithologist Anders Wirdheim
They think they'll reach the EU's climate targets – but are they mistaken?
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They think they'll reach the EU's climate targets – but are they mistaken?

The government expects to meet the EU's climate goals by 2030. But it doesn't depend on a lot of new climate measures, but mainly on a flexible way of counting
Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"
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Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

Sweden's Jessika Roswall (The Moderate Party) is proposed to be responsible for environmental issues in the next EU Commission. Water and a "competitive circular economy" are also included in the job description
New rules - no more socks in the trash
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New rules - no more socks in the trash

Soon it's the end for old clothes in the trash can. The question is what Swedes will do with the tons of textiles we throw away every year? Much is unclear at present – not least when it comes to the systems for sorting and recycling
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