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Radio Sweden Weekly: Wildfire prevention, Iran sanctions, shrinking summit


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As Sweden's devastating forest fires die down, leaders are calling for more resources to prevent future blazes.

This summer, officials (MSB) said the country experienced its "most serious" wildfire situation in modern times.
Also this week, the US renewed sanctions on Iran, and left European leaders dismayed. One expert tells us, however, that the move likely won't hurt the Swedish economy at-large but rather a small number of companies.
And why has Sweden's highest mountaintop shriveled into second place? The southern peak of Kebnekaise was once Sweden's highest but now, it's the northern peak that lays claim to that distinction. Listen to find out what happened.
Reporters: Ulla Engberg [email protected] 
Producer/Presenter: Frank Radosevich [email protected]
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