EnvironmentWealthy prefer lawns – the poor have more biodiversity in their gardens
Topic: Biodiversity
Finnish city tests forest microbes in playgrounds to boost children’s health
EnvironmentUrban children increasingly affected by allergies and asthma – Turku, Finland now testing sandbox with forest soil that may counteract the problems.
Conservation or animal cruelty? Denmark’s rewilding projects under fire
EnvironmentCattle and horses grazing freely year-round have recreated lost ecosystems in Denmark – at a price that animal welfare organizations call unacceptable.
Finland’s wolf population grows dramatically
Environment"The number of individuals has grown by a full 46 percent compared to last year", says Mia Valtonen at the Finnish Natural Resources Institute.
Swedish moose population rises after years of decline
EnvironmentMore moose may be hunted. Could still be red-listed.
New study of national park: Wolves helped nature recover
EnvironmentThe predator's return to Yellowstone has been studied by researchers.
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Radioactive method ready for use against poaching
EnvironmentBy making both smuggling and consumption more difficult, authorities aim to put a stop to the lucrative trade in rhinoceros horn.
Swedish crayfish threatened with extinction
EnvironmentThe infectious invasive signal crayfish has in a short time wiped out almost the entire native population.
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New giant insect discovered in Australia
EnvironmentResearchers have discovered a new, nearly half-meter-long walking stick – likely Australia's heaviest insect.
The forest lives when trees die
EnvironmentDead wood is vital - it provides shelter and food for many endangered species.
Moose and polecat added as threatened species on Sweden’s red list
EnvironmentAccording to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden's moose population has decreased by approximately one quarter over just ten years.
Government aims to halve Sweden’s wolf population
Sweden"We have now reached a situation where wolves are actually affecting Swedish food production, and we cannot afford that", claims Peter Kullgren, Sweden's Minister for Rural Affairs.
EU classifies mink as invasive
EnvironmentAssessed as a threat to biodiversity. However, Finland plans to apply for a derogation to continue fur farming.
Fines increased for killing protected species in Finland
FinlandThe value of a species is assessed based on a number of criteria. These include the size of the population, how threatened the species is and how fast it is reproducing.
Swedes earn money clearing invasive species
EnvironmentThrough the Crowdsorsa mobile game, residents of seven Swedish municipalities can help protect biodiversity - and get paid for their efforts.
“Sweden – trading biodiversity for trophies”
Debate"It is becoming a sore pill to swallow for most Swedish citizens, seeing how the country with one hand portrays itself as a nature-preserving country and with the other hand literally sells out the country’s biodiversity", writes wildlife expert Misha Istratov.
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Game of Thrones wolf recreated
ScienceScientists in Texas have successfully revived an extinct species for the first time ever.
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.
Researchers: Global genetic diversity is declining – but the trend can be reversed
Science“The loss of genetic variation is widespread, which is alarming, but the tools to counteract further loss are available", says researcher Sara Kurland.
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.
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.
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.
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