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…
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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….
MDG wants to enforce a meat-free day
MDG wants to enforce meat-free day in public canteens The Environmental Party (MDG) wants all public canteens to serve only vegetarian food at least one…
