Tag: environment

New appeal to drop oil plans off Lofoten

After a week of anti-oil demonstrations especially aimed at protecting Norway's scenic regions of Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja, both the Conservative- and Labour Party leaders...

Climate deal struck with California

The Norwegian government is joining California's battle against the climate policies of US President Donald Trump. While Trump wants to pull the US out...

Ferry revolution now well underway

More than 50 electric ferries will be in service on the fjords around Norway by the end of 2020, reported the state highway department this...

Svalbard coal firm needs new bailout

Store Norske, the coal company that once dominated economic activity on Norway's Arctic island group of Svalbard, claims that it's once again teetering on the verge of...

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...
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