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Over 70 bears shot in the first hours of the hunt
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This year's bear hunt began in the morning. A total of 486 bears are allowed to be shot
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The bear hunt is on
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Discarded Laughing Gas Cylinders Leave Municipalities with Million-Dollar Bills
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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
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Red Light for Water Wisteria and Mummichog
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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
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Plastic on beaches down 80 percent after charge
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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
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Hunting seasons need adjustment – hunters can help
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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.
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Become a Safe Hiker This Summer
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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
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This is where the parkslide is supposed to die from heatstroke
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The wolf pack in Sweden is decreasing
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Invasive Lilac - More Benefit than Problem
The light purple Lilac 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
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