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| Swedish old-growth forests store 83 per cent more carbon than managed forests, according to a new study from Lund University, published in Science. The difference is substantially larger than previous estimates and is mainly due to large carbon stocks in the soil. The results are relevant to discussions about the role of forests in the climate transition. |
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| A new report from the EU’s Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change suggests to phase out agricultural subsidies for the activities causing the greatest climate damage, while increasing carbon sequestration and introducing specific price tags for emissions. Here, five Lund University researchers share their views on whether the EU’s agricultural and food system can manage the transition – and what measures would be required. |
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That eating plenty of vegetables, wholegrains and legumes is beneficial for health is well known. More surprising, however, is that people who eat in a environmentally-friendly way also display nutritional values that are better than researchers had expected. This is shown in a new study from Lund University.
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| En nygammal idé kan få vattnet att räcka till alla. Experter är eniga men politiker ovilliga att agera. Men vattenprofessor Kenneth M Persson har ett konkret förslag till beslutsfattare på hur det kan gå till. |
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| The new year in Sweden began with some record-breaking cold temperatures. Temperatures in the village of Kvikkjokk in the northern Swedish part of Lapland dropped to -43.6°C, the lowest recorded since records began in 1887. Yet for the majority of Swedish households, heating is not an issue. Those living in the multi-household apartment blocks that characterise Sweden’s towns and cities enjoy average temperatures of 22°C inside their homes, thanks to communal heating systems that keep room temperatures high and costs low. For many households, heating is charged at a flat rate and included in the rent they pay, professor Jenny Palm writes in The Conversation. |
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Arbetslinjen har varit gynnsam för svensk tillväxt, men på längre sikt kan den visa sig skadlig. Färre barn föds och om det håller i sig riskerar landets ekonomi att minska. Det menar forskaren Åsa Hansson, som leder en utredning på uppdrag av regeringen om varför det föds färre barn i Sverige.
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Sweden's investments in climate-friendly green steel are a potential driving force for both European competitiveness and energy independence. However, without a sustainable, strategic industrial policy, there is a risk that the technology will instead be commercially exploited in China, according to a new thesis from Lund University.
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| Some fungi are wasteful, while others recycle – and this can determine how much carbon is stored in a forest. Researchers at Lund University have now revealed how fungi manage their mycelium, the network that builds the structure of fungus. The results could provide new insights into the carbon cycle and climate. |
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Jakt till salu belyser den kommersiella jaktturismen som samhällsfenomen. Vad händer när affärsdrivande aktörer träder in på en social arena som inte främst organiseras utifrån marknadsprinciper? Vad händer när den traditionella svenska allmogejakten möter nya förväntningar kring jakt? Forskarna Erika Andersson Cederholm och Carina Sjöholm har intervjuat jägare som beskriver jaktens mål och värde som viltvård, kulturarv, troféjakt, kontemplativa naturupplevelser och hållbar köttproduktion.
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13–18 April 2026, Lund
Welcome to the 10th edition of Sustainability Week in Lund! Lund University and Lund Municipality invite you to explore more than 70 events throughout the week. Everything is free of charge, but some events require registration – so make sure to secure your spot!
Throughout the week, many of the university’s leading researchers will discuss society’s major challenges in areas such as climate, biodiversity, and circular consumption. The week also offers in-depth discussions on beauty ideals, declining birth rates, and local environmental efforts in Lund. There are workshops where you can participate and, for example, repair your bike, swap clothes, or plan a sustainable career. Several events are well suited for children and young people. Why not join a guided tour in Skrylle or visit the Skissernas Museum? Almost half of the events are in English. |
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25 mars 2026 18:00 till 19:30, Lunds stadsbibliotek, Atriumgården
Visste du att hela Lunds och Sjöbos kommun samt delar av Eslövs kommun ligger i ett av UNESCO utsett biosfärområde? Storkriket är mer än naturreservat, våtmarker och en mångfald av arter. Det är också ett levande landskap av byar, jordbruk, företag, ekosystemtjänster och människor, som tillsammans formar framtidens hållbara samhälle. Men vad innebär det egentligen att leva i ett biosfärområde? |
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8 april 2026 18:00 till 19:30, Lunds stadsbibliotek, Atriumgården
Vilka miljöfrågor tycker Lunds kommunalpolitiker är viktiga? Hur tacklar partierna aktuella klimat- och miljöfrågor i Lund? Möt representanter för de politiska partierna i Lunds kommunfullmäktige i en miljöpolitisk utfrågning och bilda dig din egen åsikt i frågan inför valet. Samtalet modereras av journalisten och hållbarhetsexperten Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson.
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