Fishing ban hits parts of Sweden’s west coast
The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management has imposed a three-week fishing ban off parts of the country’s western
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Environment (Sweden)
Swedish Biologists: “Turn forest fire area into nature reserve”
After Sweden’s worst forest fire in modern times, a group of Sweden’s leading biologists and ecologists say something positive could
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Record numbers for Swedish wild salmon
Salmon are surging up Sweden’s rivers in record numbers. In the biggest river, Tornea älv in Norrbotte, over 100,000 salmon
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Lower electricity bills for Swedes
Swedes may receive lower household bills in the future following a government decision to introduce tighter rules for electricity companies.
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Uncovering the mysteries of Sweden’s mountains
Scientists are just finished drilling Sweden’s deepest hole, and they hope it will reveal secrets about how the Himalayas were
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Sweden: More rain headed for flooded city of Kristinehamn
Council workers have laboured all weekend to clear the roads of the flooded city of Kristinehamn, Sweden and on Monday
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Swedish waters rising faster than global average
New research shows sea levels around Swedish coasts have risen much faster than the global average during the last two
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Just how dark and cold is Sweden really?
Sweden is hardly known for its inviting climate or mild summers, being part of the Arctic region the country is
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Rare dolphin spotted on Sweden’s west coast
A group of wild dolphins were suddenly and unexpectedly spotted by vacationers off Sweden’s west coast. Torbjörn Sandin, on boating
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Cold front to squelch summer heat wave in North Sweden
Swedes should enjoy the last day of the summer heatwave as cooler temperatures are headed this week for much of
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Auto industry wants Sweden’s green vehicle rebate program refueled
A rebate program for people who buy electric and hybrid cars is running out of money and members of the
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Plastic waste threatens oceans say Swedish researchers
Researchers in Sweden are calling on people to use less plastic in an effort to help protect the oceans as
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Activists chain themselves to mining drill in Sweden
Around ten activists have chained themselves to a large drill machine at a mine in Norra Kärr, by Sweden’s second
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Is Sweden really one of the world’s greenest countries?
Not only was Sweden one of the first countries in the world to introduce a tax on carbon dioxide emissions
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Aggressive elk in northern Sweden prompt police warning
Police in northern Sweden are warning residents to be on the lookout for aggressive elk who reportedly lunged at people
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