EnvironmentVattenfall is facing fierce criticism over its investment in wind turbines in a Scottish forest.
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Karl Hedin: “The forestry giants are pushing to shoot more moose”
EnvironmentThe forestry entrepreneur believes the damage caused by moose is exaggerated in order to reduce the population and exploit the forest.
Swedish government to dramatically reduce wolf population
EnvironmentOut of "consideration for people living and working in the vicinity of the wolf", the current wolf population of 375 animals will be reduced to just 170.
Icelandic summer the coldest in decades
IcelandThe average temperature during the summer was measured at between 8.3 and 8.4 degrees, the coldest since the 1990s.
The UK declares “butterfly emergency”
EnvironmentEight of the ten most common species have declined in the country.
Photographer captures bird not seen in 55 years
EnvironmentThe elusive New Britain Goshawk was photographed in the New Guinea rainforest.
Watch the elephant outsmart an electric fence
EnvironmentThe elephant solves the electric fence puzzle.
Children’s nature connection linked to parents’ socioeconomic status
Environment"Higher income correlated with children participating in more outdoor activities", the researchers note.
Discover autumn’s edible plants
EnvironmentAfter the summer, autumn's treasures await in the forests and fields.
Deep-sea mountains thought to be home to 20 undiscovered species
EnvironmentThe researchers hope that the findings can "help inform future policies, safeguarding these pristine environments for future generations".
More deaths as Typhoon Yagi hits Hainan
EnvironmentDescribed as "one of the strongest typhoons to hit the region in the last decade".
Invasive species threaten Svalbard’s flora
Environment"Many of the species that do not belong in Svalbard may be able to spread over a much wider area than they are currently able to do".
South Africa’s last captive elephant released
Environment"Our dream is that at his own pace, Charlie will learn to be the elephant he was always meant to be".
More whales in Icelandic waters
EnvironmentWhale counters have mainly observed fin whales during the summer.
Ants can amputate infected legs
EnvironmentCan also determine if the injured conspecific needs only wound cleaning.
Study: Butterflies can cross the Atlantic Ocean
Environment"It is possible that we are underestimating the frequency and impact of these movements on our ecosystems", says study leader Gerard Talavera.
Shocker: Closeness to nature improves mental wellbeing
Environment"The amount of nature in the form of green space in our immediate environment and where we spend our time each day has an impact on our mental health", the researchers emphasize.
Researchers’ new method to restore coral reefs: “Incredible recovery”
Environment"Possible to restore even heavily damaged reefs to healthy, functional systems within relatively short periods of time," explains researcher Tim Lamont.
New species discovered in deep-sea Pacific expedition
EnvironmentA pink sea pig and a glass sponge that may have a livespan of up to 15,000 years have been found by researchers from the University of Gothenburg among others.
Pike fry stocked in Åland waters
Environment“We've been stocking pike since 1994 and, including this year's fish, we've reached 30 million stocked pike,” says Kaj Ådjers, fisheries inspector.
100 new nature reserves in Sweden last year
EnvironmentReserves now cover 15 percent of Sweden's total area.
Orangutan treated wounds with healing plant
EnvironmentScientists tell how the male orangutan Rakus used the leaves and sap of the liana plant to treat facial wounds.
Fewer insects in Norway
Environment"During the four years we have been studying the number of insects, we have seen a decline in all the areas we have analyzed", says researcher Jens Åström.
Elephants bury their young
EnvironmentIn an observational study, researchers documented wild Asian elephants in northern Bengal carrying and solemnly burying their dead calves in secluded areas.