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Ida Edling

29 Aug

Election-year climate activism surges in Sweden as 50,000 join Stockholm march

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually rises in election years. This weekend, over 50,000 people gathered for a climate demonstration. 88-year-old Åsa Sohlman was one of those who joined the march. For her, the commitment began with her grandchildren and the world they will grow up in. We in my generation have ridden the wave of oil and have done well financially. And now it may all be going to waste.

Swedish politics

24 Aug

Election-year boost for climate engagement as more than 50,000 join Stockholm protest

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually increases in election years. This weekend, more than 50,000 people gathered in a demonstration for the climate. 88-year-old Åsa Sohlman was one of those who joined the protest. For her, the commitment began with her grandchildren and the world they will grow up in. We in my generation have been riding the wave of oil and have done well financially. And now it may all be going to waste.

Swedish politics

6 Feb

After the dispute over the paradise island, the Swedish state is being sued

Strengthened by an international ruling that found the residents of a paradise island had been discriminated against, a new attempt is now under way to sue the Swedish state. "We believe our chances of winning are greater than ever," says Ida Edling, spokesperson for the youth organization Aurora.

Sweden

19 Feb

Climate goals cannot be tried in Swedish court

The notable Aurora case cannot be taken up in court, announces the Supreme Court. It is a setback for the environmental movement. But it does not close the door for climate lawsuits, says Jonas Ebbesson, professor of environmental law.

Sweden

2 Dec

Unique case: What must countries do for the climate?

The UN's court is to decide what countries are required to do to stop climate change. Now, the negotiations are starting in the court's largest case ever.

Sweden

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