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Copper mine in northern Sweden scales up resource estimates

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 09:59
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The wind mills could symbolise the main reason why it is economical profitable to reopen the old mine beneath the

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Sweden extends COVID-19 test recommendations for travellers from abroad

Radio Sweden
Posted: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 08:25
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The Public Health Agency is extending its recommendation for people who travel to Sweden from outside the Nordic region take

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As timber prices grow, forest owners in Sweden say they aren’t paid a fair share

Radio Sweden
Posted: Monday, August 23, 2021 at 15:57
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Timber prices have been rising globally but forest owners in Sweden say they aren’t getting their fair cut of that

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Record profits for iron-ore miner LKAB in Arctic Sweden

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:42
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The Kiruna-based mining company doubled sales and posted an operating profit of 9,1 billion Swedish kroner (€898 million) in the

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Proposal: Sweden should invest in new polar research ship

Radio Sweden
Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 12:09
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Special advisor on research infrastructure, Tobias Krantz says Sweden should invest in a new icebreaker in his proposal to the

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Sweden’s environment and climate minister responds to UN climate report

Radio Sweden
Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 08:33
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The IPCC has now finalized its latest report on climate change. According to the scientific report we are headed towards

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Swedish expert weighs in on how country can cut emissions in light of IPCC report

Radio Sweden
Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 15:52
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In a nearly 4,000-page report released on Monday, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

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Swedish government greenlights higher-speed railway line north to Luleå

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, July 30, 2021 at 14:26
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The North Bothnia Line will connect Umeå and Luleå along the coast of north-eastern Sweden. In total, the railway entails

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Norwegian customers return to border shops in Sweden

Radio Sweden
Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 08:21
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The trade along the Norwegian border took a massive hit during the pandemic as a result of travel restrictions. Now

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Scientists call for 100 euro price on carbon

Radio Sweden
Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 16:07
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The earth is already approaching a point of no return as regards to climate change effects, according to a published

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Heavier rainfall will increase risk of landslides and flooding in Sweden

Radio Sweden
Posted: Friday, July 23, 2021 at 08:02
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Climate change models by the Geological Survey of Sweden and the Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, predict heavier rainfall and higher

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Sweden’s regions go for different strategies when vaccinating those under 18

Radio Sweden
Posted: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 08:05
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Those 16 and 17 years old in Sweden will be able to get their Covid vaccinations in August. Sweden’s 21 regions

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Swedish project uses satellites to help spot and monitor wildfires

Radio Sweden
Posted: Monday, July 19, 2021 at 09:49
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Wildfires are a common occurrence during the summertime in Sweden and soon satellites might be a common way to help

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Parliament building Stockholm, Sweden. (iStock)
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Sweden to see new restrictions after EU unveils climate package

Radio Sweden
Posted: Friday, July 16, 2021 at 09:43
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The Swedish carbon market, forests and bio energy will be affected by the new restrictions from the EU’s “Fit for

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Swedish health agency reinstates test recommendation for travelers outside of Nordics

Radio Sweden
Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 10:00
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Those coming back to Sweden from a country outside of the Nordic region are recommended to get a PCR test

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