Sweden is a leader in using new technologies to fight climate change. It is known as one of the most eco-friendly countries in the world. Here are some of the great things Sweden is doing:

Renewable Energy

• Hydropower: This type of energy provides about 39% of Sweden’s total electricity. It shows how much the country cares about using renewable resources.
• Wind Power: Wind energy makes up around 13% of Sweden's energy. The goal is to increase wind energy, both on land and at sea, to over 100 TWh by the year 2040.
• Bioenergy: This accounts for about 15% of energy use in Sweden. The country is one of the top users of biomass in Europe.

Electric Transportation

• Electric Vehicles (EVs): By the end of 2022, over 25% of new cars sold in Sweden were electric. The government wants all vehicles to be fossil-fuel-free by 2030.
• Charging Stations: Sweden has more than 50,000 places to charge electric cars, making it easier for people to switch to electric vehicles.

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

• Investing in New Ideas: Sweden is putting money into CCS technology. A project called Capturing Future aims to capture up to 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year by 2045.

Circular Economy Initiatives

• Managing Waste: Sweden recycles an impressive 99% of its waste! A lot of this waste is turned into energy, showing how committed the country is to reducing the amount of trash that goes into landfills.

Challenges

Even with these great achievements, Sweden has some challenges to work on:

• Location Issues: Some rural areas struggle to get clean energy.
• Climate Policies: It can be difficult to keep politics aligned with sustainable practices, and this requires constant effort and funding.

With these smart technologies and practices, Sweden is working hard to fight climate change and promote a sustainable future.