Nature

Six nature reserves in Uppsala county have been closed for four years due to hazardous dead spruce trees from bark beetle attacks. The closures began after the dry summer of 2018 and Storm Alfrida in 2019. Officials now assess that the greatest dangers have passed and clearing can begin.

March 19, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The hornero, Argentina's national bird, surprises with its method for building a mud nest. It employs a special technique and teamwork to raise its “little house”.

A week after previous level 3 warnings across multiple regions, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency reports very high avalanche danger (level 4/5) in western Vindelfjällen and southern Lapplandsfjällen, strongly advising against all visits to avalanche terrain.

February 25, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Significant avalanche risk exists in five Swedish mountain areas, according to Lavinprognoser.se. The risk level is three on the five-point scale, and skiers and snowmobile users are urged to be cautious. The forecast applies until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.