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Every fifth goose shot and wounded – "great suffering"
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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
Slushy weather ahead – cold gives way to plus degrees
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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
Mountains of clothes are growing as expensive recycling comes to a standstill
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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
Avalanche risk hazardous in parts of the mountain world
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Avalanche risk hazardous in parts of the mountain world

There is significant danger of avalanches in the southern Lapland mountains and western Vindelfjällen.
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
Ten wolves shot – protests in Värmland
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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
Significant Avalanche Risk – "Avoid Steep Slopes"
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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.
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
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