Visby Faces Over 40 Days of Water Crisis as Parasite Contamination Persists
Visby’s water contamination crisis has left thousands without safe tap water for over 40 days, exposing infrastructure weaknesses and impacting daily life profoundly.
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Court Temporarily Halts Use of Banned Toxic Chemical at Eskilstuna Factory
A Swedish court has temporarily stopped Senior Materials from using the banned toxic chemical methylene chloride at its Eskilstuna factory due to an incomplete exemption application and regulatory concerns.
Investigation Launched into Svensk Freonåtervinning over Illegal Toxic Gas Emissions
Stockholm authorities have launched an investigation into Svensk Freonåtervinning for allegedly releasing toxic gases during appliance recycling, following revealing footage and expert concern about carcinogenic substances.
Environmental Concerns Emerge as Svensk Freonåtervinning Accused of Hazardous Heat Pump Recycling Practices
Svensk Freonåtervinning faces criticism over alleged improper heat pump recycling methods releasing hazardous PFAS gases, raising environmental and health concerns.
Thousands Protest Chemical Emissions from Factory in Eskilstuna
Around 6,000 protesters in Eskilstuna rallied against a factory approved to emit hazardous methyl chloride, raising significant health concerns among healthcare professionals and residents.
Drones Reveal Swedish Wastewater Plants Emit 2.5 Times More Greenhouse Gases Than Expected
A new study using drones found methane and nitrous oxide emissions from Swedish wastewater treatment plants are about 2.5 times higher than IPCC estimates, highlighting significant underestimations.
Think Pink Executives Convicted in Major Economic Crime Trial Linked to Sweden’s Largest Environmental Scandal
Three executives from Think Pink were convicted of economic crimes related to massive illegal waste dumping across Sweden in the nation's largest environmental crime trial.
Eskilstuna Municipality Appeals to Government Over Toxic Emissions from Battery Factory
Eskilstuna municipality seeks government help to stop toxic methylene chloride emissions from Senior Material's battery factory, challenging the permit granted despite the substance's ban since 1996.
Community Outcry Surges Over Methylene Chloride Permit in Eskilstuna
Eskilstuna residents react strongly to a chemical permit amidst health concerns.
Politicians Acknowledge Mistakes Following Water Contamination Crisis
Politicians in Sweden admit to errors in managing the drinking water contamination crisis and discuss public accountability.
Concerns Rise Over PFAS Pesticide Use in Swedish Agriculture
Sweden sees a significant increase in PFAS pesticide usage, prompting environmental concerns.
Boil Water Advisory in Gråbo and Aggetorp Amid Water Contamination Concerns
Lerums kommun issues boil water advisory due to contamination risk in Gråbo and Aggetorp.