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Climate changes spread of air pollution

In an altered future climate, air pollutants could become more long lasting. The concentration of pollutants in the atmosphere is increasing and the way they spread will also change - something that...
Updated: 20 March 2008

New co-operation on sea routes

At sea, the shortest route isn't always the quickest. Waves, winds and currents are all significant factors when the skipper sets the course. SMHI is now working with one of the worlds largest...
Senast uppdaterad: 17 December 2007

Sea threatens new treatment plant

Raised sea levels of almost 1.5 metres in the Baltic could entail major problems for wastewater treatment. Plans are currently under development for a new treatment plant on the island of Gotland,...
Senast uppdaterad: 17 December 2007

New way of displaying weather forecasts

The next generation of weather services are taking shape online. Thanks to new technology forecasts can be displayed in a completely different way to before, giving visitors more active images of...
Senast uppdaterad: 03 October 2007

Climate change increases demands on construction planning

Today's planning norms are based on historical information. However, the weather is likely to subject our buildings and factories to far tougher tests. Although there is great uncertainty surrounding...
Senast uppdaterad: 05 June 2007