Sweden's Reindeer Herders' Challenge of Wind Farm Fails
The development of wind power stations in Northern Sweden could threaten reindeer herding practices there. And a ruling by the
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Transportation of Iron Ore Alarms Sweden's Sámi Reindeer Owners
The establishment of a new mine in Pajala in northern Sweden is a cause of anxiety for local reindeer herders.
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Transportation of Iron Ore Alarms Sweden’s Sámi Reindeer Owners
The establishment of a new mine in Pajala in northern Sweden is a cause of anxiety for local reindeer herders.
Read moreSámi Communities and Wind Power Developers Strive to Forge a Relationship in Sweden
It is not easy to get reindeer husbandry and wind power to exist side by side, but project VindRen is
Read moreClimate Issues Lose Focus in Sweden’s National Election
Climate issues have fallen into the background of Sweden’s national election campaign, reports SR International. Just a year ago, environmental
Read moreClimate Issues Lose Focus in Sweden's National Election
Climate issues have fallen into the background of Sweden’s national election campaign, reports SR International. Just a year ago, environmental
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Sami reindeer herders faced descrimination: Swedish equality ombudsman
For the first time the Swedish Equality Ombudsman has brought a case to court dealing with discrimination against the Sami
Read moreSeason To Hunt Bear Starts in Sweden
Listen: {play}/media/jukebox/radiosweden-bearhunt. The season for hunting bear started in Sweden last week and in some counties it has gone surprisingly
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Swedish Arctic Perspectives: Part II
Read Part I of Swedish Arctic Perspectives President of the Sami parliament, Stefan Mikaelsson (left) with Swedish agriculture minister, Eskil
Read moreSweden to be Global Climate Change Leader: Carlgren
Sweden is to be a world leader in the fight against climate change following the next election, according to Environment
Read moreGreenpeace Slams Swedish Icebreaker
Listen: {play}/media/jukebox/sr_oden_greenpeace. A Swedish icebreaker has been contracted to a US company involved in Arctic oil prospecting, north east of
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