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Sweden's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility
Falling trees, bridges that are rotting and overflowing trash cans. This is the reality in several of the country's national parks and nature reserves.
Nordic Nations Unite to Tackle Unsafe Products from Temu and Shein
Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are joining forces against dangerous products from global online stores such as Temu and Shein. .
Swedish Climate Goals at Risk: Experts Criticize Kristersson's Leadership
The government's policy is not enough for Sweden to reach its climate goals by 2030, warn the experts in the Climate Policy Council. For me, it is obvious that Ulf Kristersson has lost control over the climate work, says the Green Party's spokesperson Amanda Lind.
Sweden's Government Rejects Experts' Call for Higher Fuel Taxes
The Climate Policy Council wants to see an increased reduction obligation and higher fuel taxes already this year to quickly reduce Sweden's emissions. But Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) does not want that.
Sweden Unveils First Baltic Marine National Park in Nämdöskärgården
The Government proposes that Nämdöskärgården shall become a new national park – the first marine national park in the Baltic Sea. It is a unique area in Stockholm's archipelago with very high natural values that is easy to visit, motivates the Government its decision.
The Climate Minister Rejects Climate Report
On Thursday, the Climate Policy Council will present its annual report on the government's climate policy. However, Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) will not be attending the presentation, reports [DN](https://www.
OECD criticizes Sweden's climate policy
The OECD directs harsh criticism towards the government's climate policy and concludes that Sweden risks missing the emission targets. .
Investigator wants tougher penalties for environmental crimes
The organized environmental crime is increasing in Sweden. Now, stricter penalties and better cooperation between the authorities are being proposed.
Controversial forest proposals are ready – do not meet the targets
The Environmental Objectives Committee's proposal is not enough for Sweden to reach the climate goals for the forest. Reality has shown that more measures are required, it is completely obvious, says the committee's chairman Lars Tysklind (The Liberals).
The Green Light for the Norrbotniabanan
The Government gives the green light for the start of construction of the Norrbotniabanan railway between Dåva and Skellefteå. At the same time, eleven additional infrastructure projects receive the green light.
Kuylenstierna becomes new head of the Environmental Protection Agency
Johan Kuylenstierna becomes the new director-general of the Environmental Protection Agency. This was announced by Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) at a press conference.
The Mission: Reviewing the Climate Policy Goals
The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to review the intermediate targets for Sweden's climate policy. The purpose is for them to be adapted more to the EU's legislation.
The Minister: Trump's climate withdrawal can spread
It is obviously serious that the new President of the USA once again wants to leave the Paris Agreement, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals). .
Companies to get environmental permits faster
With, among other things, a new authority and fast track, environmental permits for companies' operations will be expedited, proposes an investigation. The time is ripe for a major change, says Environment and Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).
The Government is Relaxing Shoreline Protection
The Government and the Sweden Democrats are easing the coastal protection. It will become easier for private individuals to build near small watercourses and lakes and easier for companies to start operations.
This is how nuclear power will be accelerated
The trial period for building new nuclear power can be shortened by three years. Moreover, the total permit fees will be halved, proposes a new investigation.
Like the heat record: Wake-up call for the government
The earth has never been warmer than in 2024, states the EU's climate service Copernicus. The message "must be a wake-up call" for Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals), says the Social Democrats' climate policy spokesperson Anna-Caren Sätherberg.
The Moderate Party and The Liberals broke agreement on primeval forests
The Social Democrats are accusing the Moderate Party and the Liberals of abandoning an agreement on the protection of natural and primeval forests within the Environmental Objectives Committee. The new proposal from the Tidö parties is watered down, according to Member Joakim Järrebring (S).
The Government: Ban on Uranium Mining to be Lifted
Earlier this year, the government appointed a rapid inquiry to make uranium mining permitted in Sweden. Now, they are moving forward with plans to abolish the ban, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot.
The Liberals want to ban Temu and Shein
The Liberals want to ban imports from Chinese low-price companies like Shein and Temu. .
Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars
Sweden is resisting when heavyweights in the automotive industry want to change the EU's decision not to allow new petrol cars on the market after 2035. .
Investigator: No Offshore Wind Power Without State Support
New offshore wind power is to be built by the state designating where, proposes an investigation submitted to the government. But without government support, hardly any wind farms will be built.
Pourmokhtari: More countries must take responsibility
A significant part of the world's countries do not take their responsibility for climate work, according to Sweden's Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L), who expresses frustration after COP29 in Baku. .
Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"
The Climate Summit COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, has agreed on an agreement. Rich countries will pay 300 billion dollars per year to climate efforts in poorer countries – but many had hoped for much more.
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