EnvironmentUrban children increasingly affected by allergies and asthma – Turku, Finland now testing sandbox with forest soil that may counteract the problems.
Environment
PFAS levels declining in Sweden’s major lakes
EnvironmentDeclining levels since the 2000s, but the PFAS problem is far from solved, shows study from the Swedish Museum of Natural History.
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.
Baltic Sea in critical condition – fishing bans no longer sufficient
EnvironmentA complete fishing ban in the Baltic Sea would not be sufficient for fish stocks to recover, according to a new EU report.
“Climate catastrophe in computer models”
EnvironmentTege Tornvall: Climate research in computers is not real studies.
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Logging in Sweden may have worsened the flood disaster
EnvironmentForestry may have worsened the accidents in northern Sweden, according to an analysis from the Swedish Forest Agency.
Corona face masks – an environmental catastrophe
EnvironmentDiscarded face masks release microplastics and hormone-disrupting substances, study shows.
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.
PFAS seep into Sweden’s farmland
EnvironmentThe Swedish Society for Nature Conservation warns that forever chemicals now risk leaking into groundwater.
Swedish moose population rises after years of decline
EnvironmentMore moose may be hunted. Could still be red-listed.
Discover autumn’s edible plants
EnvironmentAfter the summer, autumn's treasures await in the forests and fields.
The best seasonal produce to enjoy in August
EnvironmentNow fresh produce is flowing from farms, gardens - and from the forest.
New study of national park: Wolves helped nature recover
EnvironmentThe predator's return to Yellowstone has been studied by researchers.
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.
New giant insect discovered in Australia
EnvironmentResearchers have discovered a new, nearly half-meter-long walking stick – likely Australia's heaviest insect.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Protect yourself from horseflies this summer
EnvironmentIn warm and humid weather, horseflies thrive well.
Give thirsty bees a lifesaving gift: Water in the summer heat
EnvironmentPollinators need water to cope with the heat.
Recycled plastic may cause hormonal disruptions
EnvironmentChemicals in recycled plastic could become a health hazard, warn researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Invasive Asian hornet threatens Nordic honeybees
EnvironmentObserved on Funen in Denmark - biologists express strong concern.
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.
Peace activist urges NATO–Russia cooperation over toxic munitions on Baltic Sea floor
EnvironmentAccording to German peace researcher Bernhard Trautvetter, the parties must set aside their conflict to "pull this time bomb out of the world".
EU classifies mink as invasive
EnvironmentAssessed as a threat to biodiversity. However, Finland plans to apply for a derogation to continue fur farming.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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