The Swedish North Star, continuously published since 1872. Price per copy $3.50. Volume 147 No. 09, June 01, 2019.
Smart leadership
There is no doubt the Nordic countries and California are leaders in global corporate sustainability, the topic of a recent conference at the University of California, where the founder of SMART and other experts discussed and compared policies, best practices and what it will take to meet the 2030 goals in the current political climate. / p 22
Fishing equality
It’s no surprise Swedes have a healthy interest in fishing because there are many ways and places to fish in Sweden—in rivers, lakes and the sea. And while permits are required for fishing in most Swedish waters, it is a less expensive sport than fishing in other countries, which is why a salmon fishing trip in Sweden ought to be on any fisherman’s bucket list. / p 18 Midsummer celebrations all over Swedish America / p8
New Swedish heart monitor could be a savior for 100 million in the U.S. / p5
A night of Nordic music / p30
New Saab plant in the U.S. / p31
Building in wood
Two-thirds of Sweden’s land surface is covered by forest. Wood is a renewable resource that can contribute to a more sustainable Sweden and a climate-smarter world. For this and our next issue we return to how Sweden’s huge lumber reserves are utilized. It’s expected that 50% of all new construction will be in wood in but a few years./ p16