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Controversial forest proposals are ready – do not meet the targets
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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)
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The Green Light for the Norrbotniabanan
2 MIN READ
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
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Kuylenstierna becomes new head of the Environmental Protection Agency
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The Mission: Reviewing the Climate Policy Goals
3 MIN READ
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
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The Minister: Trump's climate withdrawal can spread
1 MIN READ
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).
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Companies to get environmental permits faster
3 MIN READ
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)
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The Government is Relaxing Shoreline Protection
3 MIN READ
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
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This is how nuclear power will be accelerated
2 MIN READ
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
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Like the heat record: Wake-up call for the government
2 MIN READ
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
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The Moderate Party and The Liberals broke agreement on primeval forests
2 MIN READ
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)
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The Government: Ban on Uranium Mining to be Lifted
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The Liberals want to ban Temu and Shein
1 MIN READ
The Liberals want to ban imports from Chinese low-price companies like Shein and Temu.
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Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars
1 MIN READ
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.
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Investigator: No Offshore Wind Power Without State Support
3 MIN READ
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
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Pourmokhtari: More countries must take responsibility
2 MIN READ
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.
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Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"
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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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The draft of the Climate Meeting: "Everyone will be dissatisfied"
3 MIN READ
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
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The Climate Summit's Draft: "Everyone Will Be Dissatisfied"
3 MIN READ
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
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The Climate Minister: Sweden has a strong voice
2 MIN READ
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
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Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?
3 MIN READ
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
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Sweden's green aid continues – but is being hollowed out
3 MIN READ
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
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Sweden sends multimillion support to climate fund
1 MIN READ
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.
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Must improve – households need to sort more
2 MIN READ
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
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Kristersson skips the climate summit
1 MIN READ
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