Tag: environment

‘Monster mast’ conclusions arrive

UPDATED: Four separate panels of experts delivered their opinions on Tuesday regarding the financial and technical aspects of the now infamous "monster mast" debate,...

Warmest waters ever around Svalbard

Norwegian and other international researchers have uncovered a major increase in sea temperatures around Norway's northern archipelago of Svalbard. Their measurements shows that the...

New power lines stir more static

Tensions between Norwegians’ energy demands and environmental concerns look set to ignite once again, as new plans to build large stretches of power lines...

Concerns rise over Gullfaks oil field

Norwegian oil industry regulators and environmental organizations were sounding new alarms over the weekend, after learning that state oil company Statoil had shut down...

Anti-nuclear activist dies at 73

He was perhaps best known for pushing a cart laden with buttons advocating a ban on nuclear weapons and other political causes, but Ole...

Chemical innovation can save energy

The cost of electricity is a constant concern for Norwegians enduring long, cold winters. A chemical innovation at the University of Oslo (UiO) could...

EU beats Norway on carbon capture

The European Union (EU) is moving forward with several carbon capture and storage projects that are likely to be operable before the Norwegian government's...

Politicians call for tougher tolls

In an effort to reduce air pollution in the Norwegian capital, local branches of both the Labour Party and the Conservatives are joining forces...

Solheim happy with climate compromise

Erik Solheim, the Norwegian environment minister, won loud applause at last week's UN climate conference in Cancun, as he pleaded for a compromise to...

More delays at Mongstad

The Norwegian government's prestigious carbon capture project at Statoil's Mongstad plant faces even more delays, this time over ongoing concerns about health risks. The government...
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