Several thousand roared for climate
The climate roar has taken aim at becoming Norway’s biggest mark for the climate, and on Friday afternoon several thousand people roared in front of…
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Supports Von der Leyens climate ambitions
Environmental Minister Ola Elvestuen (V) says that the climate ambitions of the new European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will contribute to clear leadership…
Centre Party: “No to EU climate accord”
The Centre Party is the odd man out regarding climate accord with the EU The Centre Party does not want to play ball, but the…
Crown Prince gives two climate speeches in Berlin
Crown Prince Haakon presented his own electric car, a Norwegian-produced Think from 2003, when he spoke during the German-Norwegian zero-emission forum in Berlin. The Crown…
Billions to the Amazon Fund is wasted
Norway’s contribution to the Amazon Fund is wasted “Norway’s billions contributed against the deforestation of the rainforest in the Amazon have been wasted,” Brazil’s Minister…
Norwegian Outdoor Life demands a halt in the diminishing of Norwegian nature
Norwegian Outdoor Life demands a halt in the diminishing of Norwegian nature Large investment in wind power is one of the major threats to Norwegian…
New school strike for the climate in May
The climate strike among Norwegian youths on March 22 gathered over 40,000 children and youth. Now the initiators will repeat the strike on May 24….
Norwegian Winters Getting Warmer
Norwegian Winters Getting Warmer The winters in Norway, during the months of December through February, are becoming warmer and less cold. In a paper I…
Fundraiser for clean water and climate
Fundraiser for clean water and climate in Norway On Tuesday, April 9, over 40,000 candidates for confirmation, armed with collection boxes, will be going door…
King Harald says climate change is one of the greatest threats to the world
King Harald expressed concern about climate change when he and Queen Sonja met Chile’s President, Sebastian Piñera, in the capital, Santiago. ‘’Climate change is undoubtedly…
40.000 pupils on strike for the climate
40.000 pupils on strike for the climate: ”We want a future” Armed with posters and slogans, over 40,000 committed Norwegian pupils went on strike on…
Norway to commit to EU’s climate goals
Norway will formally commit to the EU’s targets for cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. This means that the EU can penalise Norway if the climate…
Climate commitment from Norwegian municipalities
Three out of four municipalities in Norway have entered into cooperation with other municipalities to bring down the emissions of greenhouse gases. Through the state…
Elvestuen is the new president of the UN Environment Assembly
On Friday, Minister of Climate and Environment Ola Elvestuen (V) was elected as the new president of the UN’s Environmental Assembly for the next two…
Teenager rebukes the EU on climate policy
Greta Thunberg gives it to the EU on climate policy Head of the EU Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker had to face the music when climate activist…
Tens of thousands of students demonstrate for climate measures
Tens of thousands of young school students across Europe dropped lessons on Friday to participate in the worldwide climate demonstration, ‘Youth Strike 4 Climate’. ‘’I…
What is happening on Svalbard is extreme
What is happening on Svalbard is extreme Global climate emissions are changing Svalbard dramatically says a new report. Director of the Environment Directorate,Ellen Hambro, believes…
Mixed reactions to the climate summit
Mixed reactions from the environmental movement after climate change summit Norwegian environmental organizations were pleased to reach agreement at the climate summit in Poland on…
Absolutely necessary agreement in Katowice
Absolutely necessary climate agreement in Katowice Norwegian Climate and Environmental Minister, Ola Elvestuen (Liberals), is pleased with the agreement signed in Katowice, Poland. He calls…
Fashion giants claim to be climate neutral by 2050
Fashion giants claim to be climate neutral by 2050 Fashion companies, H&M, Hugo Boss, Puma, Adidas, and Levi’s will not release greenhouse gasses by the…