Land use rules getting hindering climate adaptation efforts in Swedish municipalities
In many municipalities work is continuing with climate change adaptation, aimed at ensuring they can handle extreme weather events like
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Environment (Sweden)
Sweden’s climate emissions bounced back in 2021 after dropping during pandemic
Swedish greenhouse gas emissions rose last year after falling during the start of the coronavrius pandemic, according to preliminary figures
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Decision-makers must close 50-year ‘action gap’ on climate, says report
Decision makers must close the 50 year ‘action gap’ on climate, say the authors of a report released in advance
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Wind farm delays in northern Sweden could hinder green revolution
Several companies want to build wind power farms in northern Sweden, to meet the projected sharp rise in demand for
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Sweden’s climate policies closer to reaching goals
The outlook for Sweden to achieve its climate goals looks better now than it did a year ago, according to
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Icy conditions in Sweden causing trouble for Sami reindeer herds
So far this year, 22 reindeer herding areas in northern Sweden have applied to the Sami Parliament for emergency compensation,
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Weather chaos as storm hits northern Sweden
Storm “Gyda” which caused chaos in Norway has moved into northern Sweden, bringing high winds, flooding, snow and the risk
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Sweden’s environment minister ‘fairly happy’ with agreements from COP26 climate meeting
The politicians at the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference finally reached an agreement in Glasgow this weekend. Despite the pact’s
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Sweden aims to be ‘role model and bridge builder’ on climate change
Sweden can serve as a bridge builder and a role model on the international climate scene, says environment minister Per
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Northern Sweden could see up to 30 cm of snow this weekend
The national weather service has issued a class one warning – its most moderate on a scale of three, for
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Sweden’s environment and climate minister responds to UN climate report
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
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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Scientists call for 100 euro price on carbon
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
Climate change models by the Geological Survey of Sweden and the Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, predict heavier rainfall and higher
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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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