Norway pledges funds to clean the oceans
Norway pledges 400 million to the cleaning of the oceans Norway pledges NOK 400 million extra for efforts to clean the oceans of plastic waste, mainly…
Norway pledges 400 million to the cleaning of the oceans Norway pledges NOK 400 million extra for efforts to clean the oceans of plastic waste, mainly…
The Problem of Marine Plastic Pollution Litter in the environment is an ongoing problem, but arguably one of the most pressing environmental challenges that we…
Tragic sight on Svalbard – Polar bear cubs eat plastic During a boat trip on Svalbard in June, the nature photographer Olav Thokle finally caught…
Starbucks stops using plastic straws Starbucks Corporation, the American coffee company and international coffeehouse chain operating almost 30,000 locations worldwide declared yesterday, July 9th, of…
Major Norwegian producers are taking control of getting rid of plastic.Over the next few years, several thousand tons of plastic will disappear from the stores….
Erna Solberg donated NOK 100 million to prevent marine damage and encouraged the G7 countries to contribute. She also didn’t reject domestic plastic bans in…
The EU’s plastic plan puts Norway in the shadow, fears WWF Compared with other countries, Norway appears to the dunce instead of the frontrunner in…
Oslo will, as the first city in the world, cut unnecessary single-use plastics, promises Oslo’s Governing Mayor Raymond Johansen (Ap) and Vice Mayor for Environment…
As one the first major companies Hurtigruten bans all unnecessary single-use plastic. Already by July 2nd, everything from plastic straws, drink mixers, plastic cups, coffee…
A new enzyme that can quickly digest environmentally harmful plastics was discovered almost by chance by a group of British and American scientists. The…
A parliamentary majority supports Arbeiderpartiet’s (Aps’) proposal to determine if offshore vessels could be seized to collect plastic in the ocean. About 130 offshore…
Plastic garbage kills coral reefs in the Pacific One in three coral reefs in the Pacific region is contaminated by plastic waste. Worse is the…
The Norwegian Polar Institute presented a new survey on plastic in the sea ice of the northern sea on Monday. The researchers say the results…
The European Commission is promising a battle against plastic pollution, but it is currently unclear how to achieve this goal. “If we do not change…
Environmentalists dislike plastic Christmas trees Artificial Christmas trees are very popular in Norwegian homes, but environmental organizations are against the plastic waste they create, and…
The confectionery producer Toms recalls marzipan bread made by Anthon Berg from the Swedish market after finding plastic pieces in it. The recall applies to…
‘Norway intends to take the lead in ocean affairs internationally. Marine litter, including plastics, has become one of the most serious environmental problems of our…
The Government has awarded NOK 60 million towards removing plastic along the coast of Norway Organizations that want to clear the coast for plastic will…
Plastic bag whale gives visiting record The beaked whale found with 29 plastic bags in its stomach at Sotra in January, has given visitors record for…
Climate Minister Vidar Helgesen will chair a UN meeting on plastic pollution in the ocean on Monday. Here at home, the Left -Liberals are fighting…