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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.

This is how nuclear power will be accelerated

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.

Like the heat record: Wake-up call for the government

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 Moderate Party and The Liberals broke agreement on primeval forests

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 Government: Ban on Uranium Mining to be Lifted

The Liberals want to ban Temu and Shein

The Liberals want to ban imports from Chinese low-price companies like Shein and Temu. .

The Liberals want to ban Temu and Shein

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. .

Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars

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.

Investigator: No Offshore Wind Power Without State Support

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. .

Pourmokhtari: More countries must take responsibility

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.

Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"

The draft of the Climate Meeting: "Everyone will be dissatisfied"

A new draft has been presented at the UN climate meeting in Baku, where rich countries such as Sweden are expected to more than double their contributions to poor countries' climate efforts by 2035. Everyone will be dissatisfied when they go home, says climate policy researcher Mathias Fridahl.

The draft of the Climate Meeting: "Everyone will be dissatisfied"

The Climate Summit's Draft: "Everyone Will Be Dissatisfied"

A new draft has been presented at the UN climate meeting in Baku, where rich countries such as Sweden are expected to more than double their contributions to poor countries' climate efforts by 2035. Everyone will be dissatisfied when they go home, says climate policy researcher Mathias Fridahl.

The Climate Summit's Draft: "Everyone Will Be Dissatisfied"

The Climate Minister: Sweden has a strong voice

When the climate conference in Baku enters its final stage, a lot of work remains. The financing issue is still in a deadlock, according to Sweden's chief negotiator Mattias Frumerie.

The Climate Minister: Sweden has a strong voice

Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

The discussions at the climate meeting in Baku in Azerbaijan are progressing slowly. Now, hope is being turned to the other side of the planet, where another top meeting can function as a catalyst.

Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

Sweden's green aid continues – but is being hollowed out

Sweden continues to contribute with money to three important UN funds linked to the climate transition. But the contribution is being hollowed out, as it is not being adjusted for inflation.

Sweden's green aid continues – but is being hollowed out

Sweden sends multimillion support to climate fund

Sweden will contribute with 200 million kronor to a new fund aimed at supporting countries that are vulnerable to damages and losses related to the climate, the government announces in a press release. .

Sweden sends multimillion support to climate fund

Must improve – households need to sort more

Households must get better at sorting more waste and municipalities must ensure that it becomes easier to recycle and reuse. I am convinced that Sweden can be better than we are now, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari.

Must improve – households need to sort more

Kristersson skips the climate summit

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will not attend the UN climate summit COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meeting begins on November 11 with heads of state and government from around the world gathering, but Kristersson chooses to prioritize commitments at home.

Kristersson skips the climate summit

The Minister on Trump: The EU can fill the gap

If a Trump-led USA chooses to scrap its international climate work, the EU can take on a leadership role. This is stated by Sweden's Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).

The Minister on Trump: The EU can fill the gap

"Monster Work" gets the go-ahead from the government

The Government says yes to a new sea-based wind farm on the west coast. Locally, The Moderate Party has warned that such "monstrosities" will lead to a "Liseberg at sea".

"Monster Work" gets the go-ahead from the government

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

Negotiations on Environmental Agreement Drag On

The negotiations at the UN meeting on biological diversity, COP16, are dragging on. The idea was that the meeting, which is being held in Colombia, would be concluded on Friday and lead to an agreement, but the countries are still too far apart on the major contentious issues, according to several media outlets.

Negotiations on Environmental Agreement Drag On

Climate Investigation Criticized: "They're Leaning Back"

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

Climate Investigation Criticized: "They're Leaning Back"

Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"

An inquiry is to now provide the government with tools to achieve the climate goals. It is to be completed in May 2026, a few months before the next parliamentary election.

Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"

Hard for Sweden to protect nature on land

The world's countries have agreed to protect 30 percent of land and sea areas by 2030. The Environment Minister admits that it will be difficult to achieve for Sweden's part.

Hard for Sweden to protect nature on land