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Climate minister faces criticism over cuts to adaptation work
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A Dagens Nyheter investigation reveals that the government has cut funding to county administrative boards, resulting in the loss of two-thirds of climate adaptation positions since 2023. The opposition criticizes Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L), who blames the boards' priorities. The cuts come amid extreme weather events in Västernorrland.
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