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Statoil finds more oil in Norwegian Sea

State oil company Statoil reported Monday that it had struck more oil during exploratory drilling in the Norwegian Sea. The new discovery at the...

Cruiseships face fjord restrictions

The Norwegian government intends to impose stricter requirements on cruiseships entering the country's famous fjords. After years of concerns about emissions that pollute both the...

Brazilian leaders met by protests

Rainforest destruction in Brazil led to its environment minister and president being met by tough questions and protests after they arrived in Oslo for what...

Paris pact ‘drowns’ in Norway’s oil

"This is crazy!" exclaimed the leader of Norway's Natur og Ungdom (Nature and Youth) environmental organization on Wednesday, after the Norwegian government forged ahead...

Norway defends its oil with creativity

NEWS ANALYSIS: Some people may be surprised to learn that Norway's Arctic is "different" from other Arctic areas, thus making oil drilling and production less risky. Or...

Norway’s oil can flow for many years

More than half of all the oil and gas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf remains under the seabed, and can keep Norway's oil industry...

Climate law passed as more oil urged

Despite all the concerns about the climate and carbon emissions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) urged Norway this week to keep expanding its offshore...

Norway defies US’ climate withdrawal

Disappointment and no small portion of defiance were characterizing Norwegian officials' reaction to US President Donald Trump's confirmation that he was pulling the US...

Greens want a shorter work week

The official work week in Norway is 37.5 hours, although most small business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals and many others work a lot longer than...

Greens vote to phase out oil industry

Members of Norway's Greens party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne, MDG) voted at their national meeting over the weekend to work towards phasing out the country's...
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