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Over 70 bears shot in the first hours of the hunt

This year's bear hunt began in the morning. A total of 486 bears are allowed to be shot.

Over 70 bears shot in the first hours of the hunt

The bear hunt is on

This year's licensed bear hunting begins on August 21. A total of 486 bears may be shot, distributed across the seven counties where licensed hunting is permitted, which is significantly fewer than in 2023 when the allocation was 649 bears.

The bear hunt is on

Discarded Laughing Gas Cylinders Leave Municipalities with Million-Dollar Bills

The use of laughing gas as a drug continues to rise. This is evident both among the police and municipalities, where tons of empty laughing gas cylinders have caused costs to skyrocket when the hazardous waste needs to be handled.

Discarded Laughing Gas Cylinders Leave Municipalities with Million-Dollar Bills

Red Light for Water Wisteria and Mummichog

Do you have water lilies in your garden pond or an African clawed frog in your aquarium, you should be aware. The species can threaten Swedish nature and must absolutely not be released according to a new ban.

Red Light for Water Wisteria and Mummichog

Plastic on beaches down 80 percent after charge

The amount of plastic bags on British beaches has decreased by 80 percent. The success comes after fees were introduced over the last 15 years.

Plastic on beaches down 80 percent after charge

Hunting seasons need adjustment – hunters can help

The general public, but above all hunters, are urged to help with investigating when the animals give birth – so that hunting seasons can be adapted to new conditions. .

Hunting seasons need adjustment – hunters can help

Become a Safe Hiker This Summer

The time for hiking in the Swedish mountains is approaching its absolute peak season. The visitor group that is increasing the most is new and inexperienced mountain tourists, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Become a Safe Hiker This Summer

This is where the parkslide is supposed to die from heatstroke

Heat patrons are being buried in the ground in Albäckskogen in Trelleborg in an attempt to get rid of the invasive plant parkslide, reports [SVT Skåne](https://www. svt.

This is where the parkslide is supposed to die from heatstroke

More Wild Boars Mean More Accidents

The wild boar population is increasing after steadily decreasing over the past few years. An increase that, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, has caused a record number of traffic accidents during the year's first months.

More Wild Boars Mean More Accidents

The Public Urged to Collect Bear Droppings

2,000 bear scat samples. This is how many the County Administrative Board in Västerbotten hopes to receive when it now urges the general public to collect bear droppings.

The Public Urged to Collect Bear Droppings

Fly a mile in pursuit of blood – this is how they will be stopped

Light clothing and a little insect repellent are not enough. In the Lower Dalälven area, it's all-out war against the mosquitoes that applies.

Fly a mile in pursuit of blood – this is how they will be stopped

Researchers discovered 15 new species in Swedish water

15 new species have been discovered in Swedish lakes and watercourses. It involves a feather midge and 14 different diatom algae, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Researchers discovered 15 new species in Swedish water

The Climate Transition Makes Our Lives Better

The politics need hope, says the Green Party's Daniel Helldén in Almedalen – and points out that another world is possible. We must make a change.

The Climate Transition Makes Our Lives Better

Invasive wasp worries beekeepers

It eats honeybees and awakens concern among beekeepers. It is only a matter of time before the invasive velvet ant establishes itself in Sweden, according to experts.

Invasive wasp worries beekeepers

Swedish success against African swine fever studied

The danger appears to be over in the previously swine fever-infected area in Fagersta – and people can move freely in the forest. Now research will be conducted on what made the Swedish strategy successful.

Swedish success against African swine fever studied

New builds counteract the government's climate initiative

Despite many wetlands being restored in Sweden, just as much of the peat bogs lose water because the areas are attractive for new construction. .

New builds counteract the government's climate initiative

Air travel tax cut sparks criticism from all sides

The Government wants to halve air travel tax, but the proposal receives criticism. Scrap it altogether, thinks the business community.

Air travel tax cut sparks criticism from all sides

Early summer can affect the Midsummer bouquet

The summer came extra early this year – which made the time between hawthorn and lilac unusually short, according to reports on flowering patterns around Sweden. The flowering occurs earlier and over a shorter period, says Ola Langvall from SLU.

Early summer can affect the Midsummer bouquet

Sweden's emissions decrease - but at a slower pace

Emissions of greenhouse gases within Sweden's borders continue to decrease. However, the pace slowed down in 2023, compared to the previous year.

Sweden's emissions decrease - but at a slower pace

New Nature Conservation Law Sparks Concern

The new nature restoration law is stirring emotions. At the Forest Industries and Farmers' National Association (LRF), there is great concern about how Sweden chooses to implement the law.

New Nature Conservation Law Sparks Concern

Early Summer Can Affect Midsummer Bouquet

Summer arrived extra early this year – which made the time between hawthorn and lilac unusually short, according to reports on flowering patterns around Sweden. The flowering is happening earlier and over a shorter period, says Ola Langvall from SLU.

Early Summer Can Affect Midsummer Bouquet

Wolf Distribution Settled – After Dispute Between Counties

The country is to host 300 wolves, but the question has long been where? The counties have disputed – now the Environmental Protection Agency is putting its foot down. The decision? More wolves in the south and fewer in the middle part of the country.

Wolf Distribution Settled – After Dispute Between Counties

The wolf pack in Sweden is decreasing

There are approximately 375 wolves in Sweden today, according to the inventory from winter 2023/24. This is a decrease compared to the previous winter, when there were around 450 wolves.

The wolf pack in Sweden is decreasing

Invasive Lilac - More Benefit than Problem

The light purple syren is one of our most common and perhaps also most luck-inducing bushes – now also described as invasive. But the benefit is greater than the problem, says Mora Aronsson, at SLU.

Invasive Lilac - More Benefit than Problem