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Over 70 bears shot in the first hours of the hunt
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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
The bear hunt is on
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The bear hunt is on

Discarded Laughing Gas Cylinders Leave Municipalities with Million-Dollar Bills
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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
Red Light for Water Wisteria and Mummichog
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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
Plastic on beaches down 80 percent after charge
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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
Hunting seasons need adjustment – hunters can help
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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.
Become a Safe Hiker This Summer
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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
This is where the parkslide is supposed to die from heatstroke
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This is where the parkslide is supposed to die from heatstroke

More Wild Boars Mean More Accidents
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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
The Public Urged to Collect Bear Droppings
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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
Fly a mile in pursuit of blood – this is how they will be stopped
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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
Researchers discovered 15 new species in Swedish water
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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
The Climate Transition Makes Our Lives Better
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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
Invasive wasp worries beekeepers
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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
Swedish success against African swine fever studied
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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
New builds counteract the government's climate initiative
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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.
Air travel tax cut sparks criticism from all sides
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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
Early summer can affect the Midsummer bouquet
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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
Sweden's emissions decrease - but at a slower pace
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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
New Nature Conservation Law Sparks Concern
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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
Early Summer Can Affect Midsummer Bouquet
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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
Wolf Distribution Settled – After Dispute Between Counties
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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
The wolf pack in Sweden is decreasing
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The wolf pack in Sweden is decreasing

Invasive Lilac - More Benefit than Problem
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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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