Sweden drops in climate ranking – new record low
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Sweden has received a poorer placement in a new international climate ranking. According to the report, the country has lost several places compared with the previous year and now sits at a lower level than ever before. The ranking is based on several factors, such as emissions, energy use and political measures to combat climate change.
Experts say the main reason is that emissions from the transport sector have not fallen as quickly as planned. Although the use of renewable energy has increased in Sweden, this is not enough to reach the set targets. Many motorists continue to use petrol and diesel, and the expansion of charging infrastructure in rural areas is proceeding slowly.
It is not only emissions that affect the result. The report also points out that Sweden has difficulty living up to its own climate pledges when it comes to forests and land use. Researchers argue that the country needs new and clearer measures to reverse the trend.
The government has responded that the work is ongoing and that several new decisions are on the way. The opposition, however, criticises the policy and demands faster action. Next year, a new report will show whether Sweden can improve its position again.
Sources: Dagens Nyheter
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