SwedenIn addition to large amounts of damages, the prosecutors are seeking long prison sentences for most of those involved.
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High levels of heavy metals and environmental toxins in Swedish hedgehogs
EnvironmentResearchers at Lund University express concern about high rates of pollutants.
Antidepressants may harm fish
EnvironmentExposure to the drug reduced the fishes' sperm motility and altered their behavior.
Gray whale numbers on the rise in the Pacific
Environment"Unusual mortality events" have hit the whale population hard in recent years.
Fossil fuel cars will be banned in central Stockholm
Sweden"The 'environmental zone' is expected to expand over time, starting from 2025.
Lego abandons trials on oil-free bricks
DenmarkHard to find materials that require less carbon emissions, according to the Danish toy company.
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Finland scraps environmental plans for municipalities
FinlandExpected to save around €2.8 million next year.
Study: Paper straws contain PFAS
HealthResearchers: "Use stainless steel".
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Scotland cuts down 16 million trees for wind power
EnvironmentHow wind farms affect nature and biodiversity is unclear.
Significant amounts of drugs found in England’s coastal waters
Environment"The release of human drugs into aquatic ecosystems is an environmental problem that we should take seriously", said Alex Ford, a professor at the University of Portsmouth.
Stockholm’s coastal waters are becoming clearer
EnvironmentA deterioration is simultaneously noted in other parts along the Swedish coast.
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