Heavier rainfall will increase risk of landslides and flooding in Sweden
Climate change models by the Geological Survey of Sweden and the Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, predict heavier rainfall and higher
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Environment (Sweden)
Swedish project uses satellites to help spot and monitor wildfires
Wildfires are a common occurrence during the summertime in Sweden and soon satellites might be a common way to help
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Sweden to see new restrictions after EU unveils climate package
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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Sweden’s wildfire season later than usual
Sweden’s wildfire season has started later than usual this year than in the past Since the major wildfires of 2014
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Progress in preparing the state for climate change but more to be done
Sweden’s national weather service SMHI says progress is ongoing but more must be done to adapt local governments and state authorities to
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Swedish Air Force to switch to PFAS-free firefighting foam
The Swedish Air Force will replace its PFAS fire fighting foam it uses at its bases with a more environmentally
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Energy sector: Sweden will need twice as much electricity
Sweden will need more than double the amount of electricity over the next 20 years, according to the business organisation
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Sweden falling behind on eco-goals
Sweden has set 16 targets for the environment in areas like clean water and thriving forests, but the latest check
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Greta Thunberg: Pandemic shows how we could act on climate crisis
Climate activist Greta Thunberg says children and their needs have not been listened to during the pandemic, just like during the
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Wolves finding new homes in southern Sweden
In past months, there have been a number of reported sightings of wolves in southern parts of the country. For
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Snow can help lift people’s moods says researcher at Stockholm University
Winters with snow may cut down on some depressive symptoms. Being outside in the snow almost doubles our exposure to
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Wind power to be expanded to all of Sweden
Electricity from wind power needs to quadruple compared to today, if the climate targets are to be met, according the Energy
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Hydropower to be no longer classed as sustainable, according to EU proposal
Hydropower should no longer be classified as a sustainable energy source according to an EU Commission green proposal. But Swedish
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Reducing emissions could create up to 3,000 new jobs in Arctic Sweden says mining group
LKAB, a state-owned mineral and mining group, wants to invest 400 billion kronor to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions through
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Swedish researcher finds fish and squid in icy depths of Arctic Ocean
For the first time, cod and squid have been found deep in the water at the center of the ocean.
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