EnvironmentThrough the Crowdsorsa mobile game, residents of seven Swedish municipalities can help protect biodiversity - and get paid for their efforts.
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Lion population growing in India
EnvironmentThe Asiatic lion population in India has increased by 30% in five years.
Antarctic ice levels show recent growth
EnvironmentIce masses grew significantly between 2021 and 2023, Chinese research shows.
Chemicals in electronic waste may damage cells
EnvironmentSubstances in discarded electronics cause inflammation and hormone disruption, according to research from Örebro University.
Spring greens from the Nordic pantry
EnvironmentIn the forest, on the lawn and even in the city, there are plenty of herbs to eat during the spring greenery.
Oxygen deficiency found in Swedish rivers
EnvironmentHowever, considerable uncertainty still surrounds unaudited study of Swedish watercourses.
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Ugandan chimpanzees use natural remedies to treat each other’s wounds
Environment "The more we learn about chimpanzee behaviour, the more I think we come to understand how little we as humans actually know about the natural world", says lead researcher Elodie Freymann.
Study: Rewilding boosts forest resilience
EnvironmentRewilding of forests can be applied to modern forest management, say research teams at Lund University.
Sweden Democrats leader dismisses climate alarmism: “No reason to panic”
EnvironmentThe Green Party spokesperson condemns the SD leader's comments - and tries to link him to Russia and Vladimir Putin.
How to avoid PFAS in everyday life
EnvironmentFrom waterproofing to cleaning products, here are the tips that make an immediate difference.
High levels of PFAS in European wines
EnvironmentA new study reveals that popular European wines contain up to a thousand times more PFAS than tap water.
Lynx thrive in Finland
EnvironmentThe population has doubled in the last 20 years.
The Baltic Sea is getting better – and worse
EnvironmentMore oxygen in the Gulf of Finland than in the last five years - but the area without oxygen continues to grow.
Light pollution affects coral reefs
EnvironmentMan-made artificial light makes coral reefs more dangerous for prey fish.
Florida governor supports ban on weather manipulation
Environment"People got a lot of kooky ideas that they can get in and put things in the atmosphere to block the sun and save us from climate change", says Ron DeSantis.
Record-low wolf numbers in Sweden raises suspicions of illegal hunting
Environment"I don't understand why it is so difficult to call a spade a spade. Why don't authorities and politicians dare to speak plainly about illegal hunting?" asks the President of the Swedish Predators' Association.
High levels of heavy metals and environmental toxins in Swedish hedgehogs
EnvironmentResearchers at Lund University express concern about high rates of pollutants.
Cougars adapt their circadian rhythm to cope with human presence
EnvironmentCougars in densely populated areas adapted by becoming more nocturnal, a US study shows.
World’s oldest shrub found in Finland
EnvironmentBelieved to have lived for an astounding 1,647 years.
Poorer air quality in Finland and Sweden
EnvironmentIn Finland, the highest levels of microparticles in the past ten years have been recorded.
Nanoplastics spread to remote mountain peaks
EnvironmentFound at over 3100 meters altitude in the Alps.
Elephant uses hose for shower – surprises researchers
EnvironmentMary the elephant is said to have learned the advanced showering technique all by herself.
Planetary alignment – six planets to appear together in night sky
EnvironmentAt least four of the planets will soon be visible to the naked eye.
Pepparholm: “The Nordic region’s largest biological laboratory”
EnvironmentThe rich wildlife on the artificial island in Öresund continues to fascinate researchers.
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