Biodiversity
Hobby gardeners see the effects of climate change in their gardens and want to contribute to a better world. But how should gardeners navigate the onslaught of information that isn’t always based on fact? The low status of gardens may be an obstacle for home gardeners who are trying to do the right thing.
Biodiversity
Meadows instead of lawns and sand piles for attracting pollinators are increasingly common in municipalities. The green spaces of a city are a resource, but how should they be designed to benefit diversity and not just attract pollinators that move from one place to another?
Biodiversity
Budget cuts in environmental monitoring come at a time when global requirements are increasing. Sweden is already being threatened with fines for inadequate monitoring of lakes and watercourses.
Biodiversity
Soil is the foundation we stand on – but it is also an increasingly threatened resource. At the same time, the craze for compost is growing in a burgeoning movement towards plant cultivation. We should embrace this interest in our communities, says artist Janna Holmstedt.