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Summer blooms in the Baltic Sea

This summer, blooms of cyanobacteria were observed for more than two months period, from 29 June to 5 September. During 30 days from the 7 July, extensive blooms were seen, but the most massive...
Senast uppdaterad: 08 September 2011

How clouds influence our climate – satellites could provide new answers

A warmer climate could affect cloudiness on our planet. However, a change in cloudiness could in turn have repercussions on the climate. Research to better monitor clouds is now being intensified...
Senast uppdaterad: 30 August 2011

Visualization of climate change and challenges for city planning

A new production with visualization technology presents future climate and consequences for cities. Presentations of Urban Water Vision will be held in a Geodome at Stockholm Water Week.

SMHI contributes to new air quality management system in Macedonia

SMHI is taking part in an EU-funded project to strengthen national air quality management in Macedonia. The project aims to build up a system for better handling of air quality data in the...
Senast uppdaterad: 20 July 2011

Climate change affects groundwater

Rising temperatures and more precipitation up to the turn of next century mean that parts of Sweden will have higher groundwater levels, while levels in the south-east of the country may decrease...
Senast uppdaterad: 19 July 2011