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.
SwedenSweden 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.
Swedish politicsIn 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.
SwedenFalling trees, bridges that are rotting and overflowing trash cans. This is the reality in several of the country's national parks and nature reserves. The gap between the great needs and the government's allocations is far too large, says Kristina Ljungros, Secretary General of the Swedish Outdoor Association.
Swedish politicsThe 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.
SwedenPostpone 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.
SwedenThe 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. If one intends to make a major change, a large package of measures is needed, says Mona HansErs at the Environmental Protection Agency.
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