Opinion: Is Norway really a “big winner” in this energy crisis?
As energy prices have soared worldwide, especially since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many European governments are struggling with both rampant inflation and the procurement…
Environment
Spring cleaning planned for Norwegian mountains
The Norwegian Mountain Board Association plans to clear away thousands of boat wrecks and debris throughout mountains nationwide. Clear away toxins and plastic from pristine…
Greta Thunberg emerged from five decades of environmental youth activism in Sweden
This article was written by Björn Lundberg, Researcher, History at Lund University and David Larsson Heidenblad, Associate Professor, History at Lund University. After 18 months…
Arctic sea ice hits its minimum extent for the year – 2 NASA scientists explain the overall decline
The authors of this article are Alek Petty, Associate Research Scientist in polar sea ice variability at NASA, and Linette Boisvert, Sea Ice Scientist and…
The Arctic Council has faced 25 years of bumpy Russia-western relations – but can it adapt to climate change?
The author of this article is Danita Catherine Burke, Fellow of the JR Smallwood Foundation at the University of Southern Denmark. The original title of…
Ancient leaves preserved under a mile of Greenland’s ice – and lost in a freezer for years – hold lessons about climate change
This article was written by Andrew Christ, Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in Geology at the University of Vermont and Paul Bierman, Fellow of the Gund…
Reindeer: Ancient migration routes disrupted by roads, dams – and now wind farms
This article was originally written by Ilona Kater, PhD Candidate in Arctic Ecology, Durham University; Robert Baxter, Associate Professor of Plant Ecology, Durham University, and…
Norway tops expat-ranked sustainability survey
Norway is one of the most sustainable destinations in the world, according to the Expat Insider survey that came out in spring of 2020. A…
Transport tops the election issues
Transport most important in the election campaign Transport is both the most talked about and important issue for the Norwegian voters before the local elections,…
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…
40K tidies up during the Beach Cleaning Week
40,000 tidies up during the Beach Cleaning Week in Norway Volunteers tidy up beaches, islands, islets, rivers, lakes and seabed in Norway’s largest national voluntary…
Port of Oslo builds an electric boat
Port of Oslo builds an electric harbour boat The workboat will keep the dock clean. It is specially designed for an efficient collection of liquid…
Environmental demands on cruise
Environmental demands on the cruise industry in Norway Mayors, city councillors and harbour managers from the largest cruise destinations in Norway met to sign an…
EV batteries are bad for the climate
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries greatly affect the climate Electric Vehicles doesn’t seem to be the Columbus egg to solve the forecasted environmental crisis, after all….
Entire management of Bellona resigns
The entire management team of Bellona resigns The entire management of the Norwegian Environmental Foundation, Bellona, is resigning due to disagreements with its founder, Frederic…
Reviewing ban on disposable plastics
The Government is reviewing a ban on disposable plastics The Ministry of Climate and Environment ask the Directorate to review measures to reduce the use and…
Elvestuen thanks pope for ethical leadership on the climate issue
Climate and Environment Minister, Ola Elvestuen of Venstre (V) thanked Pope Frans for his ethical leadership when they met during a climate conference at the…
Few Norwegians would fly less to save the environment
It is unlikely that the majority of Norwegians would fly less to contribute to a green change, according to a new NHO survey. The figures…
Environmental speed limit has no effect
Environmental speed limit has no effect on the environment A study shows that the environmental speed limit introduced in Oslo costs society NOK four billion,…
Collaborating for improved environment
Ports and organisations collaborate for environmental improvements Cruise ports and organisations are working together to reduce the environmental impact of cruise ships visiting Norwegian ports….
