Anger in Sweden over idea to use dead reindeer as biofuel...

Animal lovers in Sweden were in uproar after an energy company offered to grind up the carcasses of 291 reindeer which drowned after falling through thin ice to make biofuel.

A 3,000-strong herd of the animals were being moved to winter pasture by indigenuous Sami herders across the frozen River Kutjaure in the north of Sweden.

But part way into crossing the river, the lead reindeer turned around and the herd became confused and began running in circles across the ice. More...

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