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Resources and Environment

A Swedish initiative aims to modernize forest management

Forests cover more than half of Sweden’s land, making them central to the country’s biodiversity, economy, and climate goals. But monitoring and managing them remains a challenge. A recent project explored how digital twins and enhanced AI models could pave the way for smarter, faster, and more accurate forest management.
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Sustainable Transportation

Sweden charts a course toward electric boats

Sweden, a country with more islands than any other in the world, relies heavily on waterborne transport for both everyday commuting and leisure. As climate goals tighten, the transition from fossil fuel-powered to electric boats is emerging as a crucial step in making this mobility more sustainable.
Containers holding the cellulose-based adsorbent in a forest backdrop
Resources and Environment

Nordic cellulose will make the air cleaner

Air pollution is one of the world’s most pressing health and environmental challenges. In Gothenburg, a startup is using Nordic cellulose to develop an innovative material for indoor air purification. With its first pilot plant launched, the company is now aiming to scale up the wood-based solution to deliver cleaner, healthier air in a more sustainable way.

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