Environment
Latest news from Sweden on the environment, climate, climate change and green issues.
Swedish climate experts say 'emissions increased due to political decisions'
Sweden's government is not doing enough to lower greenhouse gas emissions and meet its 2030 targets, the agency responsible for evaluating climate policy said.
Swedish underwater art exhibit highlights rising water levels
Defiantly flipping off both middle fingers, a mermaid made of recovered metal scraps with hair fashioned out of red plastic tubes was lowered into murky green waters outside Stockholm on a recent windy spring day.
Swedish climate activists 'treated as criminals', UN expert warns
The United Nations special rapporteur on environmental defenders has expressed concern that Sweden was treating its climate activists like "criminals", following a two-day visit to the country.
Sweden's Supreme Court rejects climate inaction lawsuit against the state
Sweden's Supreme Court has rejected a class action lawsuit brought against the state by 300 young people, including climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, accusing it of inaction on the climate crisis.
Banning diesel and petrol cars in central Stockholm 'not illegal'
A Swedish court has thrown out a decision to halt plans to ban diesel and petrol cars in central Stockholm.
Human rights group say green energy projects threaten Sami in Norway and Sweden
Climate change and efforts to curb it by moving away from fossil fuels in Norway, Sweden and other countries are both threatening the rights and livelihood of Sami indigenous people in the Arctic, Amnesty International said on Friday.
Sweden slammed for 'exploiting loopholes' to cut down old-growth forests
Sweden and Finland should be doing more to protect their primary and old-growth forests, argues the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in a new report.
How to dispose of your Christmas tree in Sweden
Dumping your Christmas tree on the street can result in a hefty fine, so make sure you dispose of it responsibly.
Sweden to launch wolf cull amid conservation concerns
Sweden is launching a wolf hunt on January 2nd, intending to cut the current population by half, despite legal concerns raised by activists.
Stockholm ban on petrol, diesel cars put on hold
A ban on combustion engine vehicles in Stockholm's city centre has been put on hold, a government agency said Friday, just a month before the ban would come into effect.
Sweden's government reported to EU Commission for 'destructive' climate policy
The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation has reported Sweden's government to the EU Commission for failing to put in place policies which will allow Sweden to meet climate goals, calling for it to formally investigate Sweden's actions.
Risk to Nordic countries of Gulf Stream collapse is 'seriously underestimated'
A group of 48 climate researchers has written an open letter to Nordic governments warning that the risk of the gulf stream collapsing has been "seriously underestimated," and that it would pose a "climate catastrophe" for their nations.
EXPLAINED: Why the EU and China could be heading for a major trade war
EU countries gave a definitive green light on Friday to hefty additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, despite warnings that it will spark a damaging trade war with Beijing.
Swedish government to scrap flight tax from next summer
Sweden's government has announced that it is abolishing the country's flight tax in its latest measure rolling back the environmental policies of the previous government.
11 people on trial in Sweden's biggest toxic waste scandal
Eleven people, including an ex-stripper who once labelled herself the 'Queen of Trash', go on trial in Sweden on Tuesday accused of illegally dumping toxic waste in the country's biggest-ever environmental crime case.
Politics in Sweden: Will a U-turn on biofuels win the government back green voters?
Sweden's government has brought back the biofuels obligation, the central plank of its predecessor's climate plan. Is it enough to meet Sweden's climate goals, and won't voters be confused?
How you can get 10,000 Swedish kronor for scrapping a petrol or diesel car
Under a new scheme which comes into force on August 5th, you can get 10,000 kronor for scrapping your old petrol or diesel car -- so long as you commit to driving electric for at least a year. Here's how to apply.
Sweden and US sign cooperation pact on nuclear energy
Sweden's government said Thursday that it had signed an agreement with the United States to support the development of new nuclear power in both countries.
Europe's drinking water contaminated by 'forever chemical', NGOs warn
A large sample of European drinking water has detected a substance linked to "forever chemicals" used in pesticides and refrigeration, a coalition of non-governmental organisations said Wednesday.
Why Sweden wants you to collect bear poo
An unusual request has attracted a lot of attention in Swedish media: local county administrations need the public to collect bear poo for an important wildlife research project.
Sweden releases 100 sturgeons in bid to bring extinct fish back to its rivers
The Atlantic sturgeon disappeared from Swedish waters around a century ago. But scientists just launched a ten-year project to change that.
Why did Sweden's emissions drop in 2023 – and what's in store for the future?
Sweden's greenhouse gas emissions fell by two percent last year, but the good news may be short-lived.
Stockholm court fines Greta Thunberg over parliament climate protest
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was handed a fine for disobeying police orders after blocking access to Sweden's parliament during a protest.