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Alex Karp bought 37,000 acres of Swedish forest for $22 million and local hunters could no longer lease the land - why wealthy buyers are looking beyond traditional assets

Alex Karp has acquired 37,000 acres of forest in Härjedalen, Sweden, for $22 million. This purchase has led to local hunters losing their leases for hunting rights previously granted by the former owner. Karp's company, Cladonia Skog AB, plans to engage in forestry activities and preserve the land's natural beauty.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Palantir CEO Alex Karp quietly purchased 37,000 acres of forests in Sweden—and locals found out when hunters lost leases to use the property

Cladonia Skog AB, a newly registered company owned by Karp, said it would use the land for “forestry and other related activities.”

Fortune · Sep 30

Moccamaster vs Simply Good Coffee — which premium coffee machine makes a better brew? Here's what I think

On the 20th episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm putting two drip machines head-to-head to see which comes out on top.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 17

I've reviewed 44 coffee makers, but the Moccamaster is the only drip brewer I'd buy — here's why

On the fourth episode of The Coffee Lab, I discuss why the Moccamaster is my favorite drip brewer.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 24

I tested the Moccamaster KGBV Select in 2026 — and, yes, it’s still my favorite coffee maker

The Technivorm Moccamaster KGBV Select has stayed mostly unchanged since the ‘60s, and for good reason. It makes deliciously rich coffee in minutes.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 2

Djibouti is fighting aid cuts with a tax on carbon dioxide emissions

IN FOCUS: A new levy is being used to fund climate adaptation efforts in the tiny East African county – and could be a model for countries across the continent. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Draining wetlands produces substantial emissions in the Canadian Prairies

The value of wetlands on the landscape cannot be overstated — they store and filter water, provide wildlife habitat, cool the atmosphere and sequester carbon. Yet, in the farmland area of Canada’s Prairies, wetlands are being drained to increase crop production and expand urban development.

The Conversation · Feb 16

‘Goes where few coffee machines have gone before’: Ratio Four review

The Ratio Four is a sleek, premium coffee maker that brews pour-over-quality coffee with none of the effort. I can’t get enough of it.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 16

AI the main suspect after radio stations wrongly identify reporter as alleged violent offender

Southern Cross Austereo investigate how Adelaide Advertiser journalist was wrongly named. Plus: awkward timing for ABC crime podcast

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2025

Wood-burning stoves face new restrictions – but a loophole from Britain’s smog years is fuelling the problem

Wood-burning stoves are booming in the UK, a cosy response to high energy prices and cost of living pressures. But this comes with a hidden cost.

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2025