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Norway Proposes Ban on Lilacs as Invasive Species

One of the clearest signs of early summer – the lilac blooming – may be on its way to being banned in Norway, writes Aftonbladet. .

Norway Proposes Ban on Lilacs as Invasive Species

Large Cats Face Higher Arthritis Risk Due to Body Weight Study Finds

The risk of arthritis increases with the cat's body weight, shows a new study that emphasizes the importance of keeping, above all, large cats in shape. .

Large Cats Face Higher Arthritis Risk Due to Body Weight Study Finds

15,000 Liters of Urine Collected at Uppsala's Walpurgis Night

Nearly 15,000 liters of urine were collected during this year's Walpurgis Night celebrations in Uppsala. This is more than last year's 11,000 liters, but not quite 20,000 as the researchers from SLU had hoped.

15,000 Liters of Urine Collected at Uppsala's Walpurgis Night

Researchers Aim to Collect 20,000 Liters of Urine for Beer Brewing

Cash-strapped students in Uppsala can contribute to research – and more beer – during Valborg. Researchers from SLU hope to collect 20,000 liters of urine to convert it into fertilizer.

Researchers Aim to Collect 20,000 Liters of Urine for Beer Brewing

Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn

In the USA, science and research are being deliberately undermined by governing politicians. The same tendencies, to disregard facts and scientific findings that do not fit the policy, are also seen in Sweden, write over a thousand Swedish researchers on DN Debatt.

Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn

Sweden's Coffee Waste Problem: Millions of Cups Down the Drain

The coffee price is skyrocketing, but despite this, large quantities are being thrown away. We have a special relationship with coffee, it should always be available, says Rosa Hellman, who has researched the waste.

Sweden's Coffee Waste Problem: Millions of Cups Down the Drain

Invasive Fish Alters Baltic Sea Ecosystem, Study Finds

A small aggressive fish is spreading rapidly along the Baltic coast. Everywhere it establishes itself, the ecosystem is affected, a new study shows.

Invasive Fish Alters Baltic Sea Ecosystem, Study Finds

Animal Emergency Preparedness to be Strengthened

How should the country's cows, chickens and dogs be protected and handled in a major crisis? Experts tied to a new project are hammering out strategies. .

Animal Emergency Preparedness to be Strengthened

Invasive species on the rise: Alarming

Invasive species are increasing sharply in the country according to a new survey. Many of these can cause great harm to the environment.

Invasive species on the rise: Alarming

Researchers' trick against ill health – raise the tax

Higher tax on French fries and soda and lower on fruit and beans. With food tax shift, researchers hope to get us to eat better and healthier food.

Researchers' trick against ill health – raise the tax

The Forest's "Bandits" Attract New Plants

Wild boars not only cause problems. When the animals let their snouts work in planted forests, more plants emerge, according to a new dissertation.

The Forest's "Bandits" Attract New Plants

WWF: Important Forests Threatened by Clear-Cutting

The Swedish and Finnish governments are exploiting loopholes to avoid protecting important primeval and natural forests, claims the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in a new report. If you clear-cut these forests, you will lose the species that exist there, says Peter Roberntz, forest expert at WWF.

WWF: Important Forests Threatened by Clear-Cutting

Expert on fires: "Diabolical conditions"

Dry, strong winds over an already fire-prone area. It can make the fires in California the worst so far, according to fire researcher Anders Granström at SLU.

Expert on fires: "Diabolical conditions"

Every fifth goose shot and wounded – "great suffering"

Hunting should be carried out so that animals are not caused unnecessary suffering. Yet, every fifth grey goose lives with lead shot in its body, according to a new study.

Every fifth goose shot and wounded – "great suffering"

Twenty years later – this is how Gudrun has affected Sweden

Exactly 20 years have passed since the storm Gudrun swept in and paralyzed southern Sweden. Gusts of wind with hurricane force caused several deaths and enormous material damage.

Twenty years later – this is how Gudrun has affected Sweden

More and more large predators are being killed

Never before have so many large predators been shot in Sweden as in the last ten years. Since 2015, over 4,400 bears, 1,100 lynxes, 400 wolves, and 180 wolverines have been killed during licensed and protective hunting.

More and more large predators are being killed

More and more large predators are being killed

Never before have so many large predators been shot in Sweden as in the last ten years. Since 2015, over 4,400 bears, 1,100 lynxes, 400 wolves, and 180 wolverines have been killed during licensed and protective hunting.

More and more large predators are being killed

Hybrid ground beef takes its place on store shelves

Mixing minced meat with vegetables has become a hit. The new hybrid minced meat is cheaper, healthier, and more environmentally friendly.

Hybrid ground beef takes its place on store shelves

Hybrid meat takes its place on store shelves

Mixing minced meat with vegetables has become a hit. The new hybrid minced meat is cheaper, healthier, and more environmentally friendly.

Hybrid meat takes its place on store shelves

Thousands of Graves Threatened as Climate Changes

Count on the risk of erosion, landslides, and floods when you wish for a burial site, researchers advise. Climate changes may in the future lead to at least 30,000 Swedish graves having to be moved.

Thousands of Graves Threatened as Climate Changes

The UN's environmental meeting was interrupted – major issues remain

The UN meeting COP16 in Colombia on biological diversity was concluded without addressing any of the most important issues. Decisions have been made, but we worked overtime, says Sweden's chief negotiator Charlotta Sörqvist.

The UN's environmental meeting was interrupted – major issues remain

"Intensive Final Negotiations" on the UN's Environmental Agreement

The UN meeting on biological diversity, COP16, is to be concluded today, Friday. Intensive final negotiations are underway, but the major points of contention remain.

"Intensive Final Negotiations" on the UN's Environmental Agreement

Police Protection at Meeting to Save Animals and Nature

The plan to save the Earth's plants and animals was nailed down two years ago. But since then, not much has happened.

Police Protection at Meeting to Save Animals and Nature

So old breeds will save the beef

Our milk and meat animals are specialized in providing us with food in large quantities. But what happens if they cannot cope with a life with drought and floods in the wake of climate change? Or if they do not get their usual maximized feed due to war? The solution may lie back in time.

So old breeds will save the beef