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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
Lowered tax criticized – already record cheap
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Lowered tax criticized – already record cheap

The petrol price has fallen sharply. Probably, the cost for households to drive a car has never been as low as now, when inflation and consumption are taken into account
Lower Tax on Agricultural Diesel
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Lower Tax on Agricultural Diesel

Despite sharp criticism from referral bodies and a significantly reduced diesel price, the government is now proposing a continued reduction in tax on agricultural diesel. This is happening simultaneously with an investment of 746 million kronor in Swedish agriculture
Rising Emissions from Overlooked Climate Culprit
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Rising Emissions from Overlooked Climate Culprit

A low-hanging fruit that should buy the world more time in the fight against the gases that warm up the planet. But despite promises to the contrary, global methane emissions are increasing faster than ever before, according to researchers
The air travel tax will be abolished next summer
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The air travel tax will be abolished next summer

The air tax will be abolished as of July 1, 2025, the government and the Sweden Democrats announced at a press conference.
Fewer shot elks made the stock grow
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Fewer shot elks made the stock grow

426 bears have been shot in the country so far
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426 bears have been shot in the country so far

The Climate Minister Must Explain Herself
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The Climate Minister Must Explain Herself

The Environment Minister pointed out at a press conference a scenario where Sweden meets the EU's climate requirements with the increased reduction obligation. But she did not mention that there is another equally likely scenario where the requirements are not met, which SVT has reported on
Uppsala and Umeå have the cleanest air in Europe
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Uppsala and Umeå have the cleanest air in Europe

Uppsala and Umeå have good air quality in Europe, according to the latest rankings. Sweden has a good reputation, but we have also had problems, says Johan Genberg on Nature Conservation
New invasive species in Sweden – related to giant hogweed
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New invasive species in Sweden – related to giant hogweed

A new invasive alien species has been discovered by chance in Värmland – a relative of the giant hogweed that has hidden itself in its undergrowth. The new broad-leaved hogweed may also exist in other parts of the country, according to Dan Mangsbo at the County Administrative Board in Värmland
"Not enough to meet EU's climate requirements"
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"Not enough to meet EU's climate requirements"

Sweden will not meet the EU's climate goals by 2030 – despite the proposal for increased blending of biofuels in fuels. This is what three experts say to TT
Expert Council: Unable to Assess the Effect on Emissions
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Expert Council: Unable to Assess the Effect on Emissions

The Climate Policy Council cannot assess the size of the net effect of the government's proposal for increased reduction obligation and lower tax on fuel on Swedish emissions.
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