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"No insect apocalypse in Sweden"

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"No insect apocalypse in Sweden"

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The insects have not decreased in number in Sweden. The surprising conclusion is drawn in a new study that builds on analyses of insect catches over the last 35 years at four different locations in Sweden

Inbreeding threatens many Swedish animal species

Inbreeding threatens many Swedish animal species

Almost half of all Swedish amphibians have populations that are too small for their future to be secured. The same applies to many mammals, according to a new international study

The Forest as Medicine for Racing Thoughts

The Forest as Medicine for Racing Thoughts

That nature can help us find calm is something many sign up for. But does it make a difference whether you take a regular forest walk – and take a "forest bath"? Here are the tips for those who want to try the trend

The Public Urged to Collect Bear Droppings

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

Popular breed of dog to be saved through cross-breeding

Popular breed of dog to be saved through cross-breeding

The Cavalier King Charles is a companion dog loved by thousands of dog owners in the country. However, the breed has diseases that cannot be bred out

Air travel tax cut sparks criticism from all sides

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

The Stenbit Fish May Soon Be Gone

The Stenbit Fish May Soon Be Gone

Early summer can affect the Midsummer bouquet

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

Summer Chanterelles: When and Where Can You Find Them?

Summer Chanterelles: When and Where Can You Find Them?

The forest's gold - chanterelles - gets accustomed as unaccustomed Swedes to venture out into the forest every year. The season begins in the summer, but what is required for them to grow and where can you find them?

Early Summer Can Affect Midsummer Bouquet

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

Swedes' food habits stand out among rich countries

Swedes' food habits stand out among rich countries

The environmental impact of food choices in Sweden is worse compared to many other rich countries. Researchers write this in a new report

Expert: Not enough to save the herring

Expert: Not enough to save the herring

Tightened rules for bottom trawling in the Baltic Sea are a step forward – but not large enough to protect the fish, experts believe.

Ancient giant fish makes comeback in Swedish river

Ancient giant fish makes comeback in Swedish river

The salmon were released in Göta River about a hundred years ago – now the Atlantic salmon is to be reintroduced to its former home.

Invasive Lilac - More Benefit than Problem

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

Record-high compensation for predator attacks

Record-high compensation for predator attacks