Tag: environment

More oil sands’ static for Statoil

Another demonstration against oil company Statoil was held outside the Norwegian Parliament in Oslo on Monday, with a broad alliance calling Statoil's oil sands...

Norway among top climate offenders

As world leaders gather once again to tackle climate issues, this time in South Africa, comes confirmation that Norway's oil and gas industry makes...

Experts predict a mild winter ahead

Climate researchers and state meteorologists are forecasting a much milder winter than the past two in Norway, while ski resort operators have been forced...

Active exploration doesn’t deter Moe

New figures from Norway's state oil directorate indicate that 2011 is shaping up as a top year for both oil exploration and discovery. That's...

Norway eyes oil era for Greenland

The Arctic nation of Greenland seems on the verge of an industrial revolution that's involving controversial oil exploration and several Norwegian players. At stake...

Norway backsliding on climate issues

Environmentalists were calling Norwegian Oil & Energy Minister Ola Borten Moe "a public relations agent" for Statoil on Friday, while industrial firm Aker reportedly...

Latest Statoil deal sparks protests

Environmentalists were quick to criticize Norwegian oil company Statoil's latest overseas venture. Its bid to take over Brigham Exploration Co, which runs oil exploration...

Diesel debate in high gear

Government officials are considering a string of proposals to improve air quality by restricting automobile use, and one of them has sparked especially heated...

Hydro keen to recycle ‘tea lights’

Norwegians are known for lighting lots of candles when the days grow shorter and darkness settles in. Now Norsk Hydro, one of Norway's biggest...

Ministers back higher tolls in commuter rush

Two government ministers are encouraging local authorities to impose higher tolls during the morning and afternoon commuter rush, to further discourage commuters from using...
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