Political debates about the future of forests in Sweden and the EU are reaching an impasse. Producing more wood comes at the expense of nature and the storage of carbon within trees and soils.

Christmas 2025: Christmas stories, songs, and holiday decorations across the world often show Santa Claus flying through the night sky in a sleigh pulled by reindeer. For many people, the names of ...

Every December, reindeer step into the spotlight; icons of holiday cards, winter landscapes and Santa’s famous sleigh team. But behind the festive imagery lies one of biology’s most extraordinary ...

“These are Santa’s reindeer. But we are really lucky because Santa needs them only one day of the year. So we can fly them 364.” It’s a well-rehearsed line. Juha Kujala has uttered it many times over ...

Animal activists are calling for a ban on reindeer live events this Christmas, claiming their evidence shows serious welfare concerns. The charity One Kind claims it recorded evidence of reindeer in ...

On a crisp winter day in Clare, the sound of children laughing drifts across a snowy farmyard as families gather to meet one of Christmas’ most iconic animals — the reindeer. At Rooftop Landing ...

The two reindeer seen running loose on the 5 Freeway in the San Fernando area over the weekend are safe and back with their owner — and, according to L.A. Animal Services, ready for Christmas Eve. The ...

The Norwegian "rules of use" for Sámi reindeer husbandry were intended to help keep reindeer husbandry sustainable and allow for self-governance. But "sustainability" and "self-governance" can mean ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Keeping reindeer in pens for public enjoyment can cause them physical and mental harm, charities warn With their fluffy coats, big brown eyes and reputation as Santa’s helpers, reindeer are a common ...

An ancient reindeer trap and weapons recently emerged from Norway's melting mountains, surprising archaeologists and giving them a glimpse into mountain life 1,500 years ago. The discovery, announced ...