EnvironmentResearchers at Lund University express concern about high rates of pollutants.
Environment
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.
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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.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
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Wildlife bridges – a Swedish environmental success story
EnvironmentNew wildlife bridges effectively reduce wildlife accidents on Swedish roads, according to the Swedish Transport Administration.
Carnivorous squirrels discovered
Environment“This was shocking... We had never seen this behavior before", notes biologist Jennifer E. Smith.
Swedish mother wanted radiation-free meters – Vattenfall responded with forced installation
SwedenDisturbing images as the electricity giant sent a patrol of eight people with guards to a single mother in the countryside with radiation problems.
WWF on stalled plastic pollution treaty: “Major failure”
EnvironmentThe failure of UN countries to agree on a binding treaty to stop plastic pollution is “a major failure” according to WWF.
Antidepressants may harm fish
EnvironmentExposure to the drug reduced the fishes' sperm motility and altered their behavior.
Devastating developments for Africa’s elephants
EnvironmentAccording to researchers, almost 80% of large animals have disappeared since the 1960s.
New UN body to protect the interests of indigenous peoples
EnvironmentThe advisory body will represent the views and ideas of indigenous peoples on nature protection and conservation efforts.
Plastic waste on beaches can now be detected from space
Environment“This is incredibly exciting, as up to now we have not had a tool for detecting plastics in coastal environments from space”, says researcher Mariela Soto-Berelov.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
Swedish energy giant’s wind project threatens Scotland’s endangered wildcat
EnvironmentVattenfall is facing fierce criticism over its investment in wind turbines in a Scottish forest.
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.
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