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Award-Winning Electric Ferry Runs on Diesel, Investigation Finds

Award-Winning Electric Ferry Runs on Diesel, Investigation Finds

Wed 21 Oct 2026 12:04 CEST

SL's electric ferry "Sjövägen" has won an environmental award and is marketed as a climate initiative. However, an audit shows that the ferry is largely powered by diesel

Criticism of the climate goals: "Unbelievably irresponsible"

Criticism of the climate goals: "Unbelievably irresponsible"

Thu 23 Jan 2025 16:24 CET

Neither the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation nor the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are impressed by the government's and the Sweden Democrats' decision to review the intermediate targets for Sweden's climate policy. It is incredibly irresponsible, says Kristina Östman, head of the climate unit at the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation

The Government is Reported for Lack of Climate Plan

The Government is Reported for Lack of Climate Plan

Thu 7 Nov 2024 07:51 CET

Climate Investigation Criticized: "They're Leaning Back"

Climate Investigation Criticized: "They're Leaning Back"

Sat 26 Oct 2024 15:47 CEST

Too little, too slow, and too distant. Several environmental experts are directing criticism at the directives for the new policy instrument inquiry