Norway needs coronavirus-style measures to start the green shift along the coast OPINION: Norway’s coastal communities and ocean industries want stricter regulations and greater investment in becoming more sustainable. Governments around the world have acted swiftly to suppress the coronavirus – a similar coordinated effort would be an effective tool to combat the climate changes we are facing.
Now kids and teens in Norway have their own Climate House How can scientists really know that the climate is changing? A visit to the new Climate House that has just opened in Oslo may help you understand it.
Learning from corona: Climate change, security and justice Just as the coronavirus, climate change is an existential threat that requires urgent measures. So why are we not treating it with the same kind of urgency, asks GLOBUS researcher Thomas Diez.
Never before has so much rain been recorded in January in Norway Had it not been for a cold day in Northern Norway at the very end of the month, this January would have also been the warmest ever recorded in Norway.
Most Norwegians think they have a responsibility to cut greenhouse gas emissions But there is no consensus as to what should actually be done.
Shorter winters and much less snow in 30 years There will most likely be only half as many days with good conditions for skiing in Norway in 30 years compared to today, researchers at the Norwegian Meteorological Institute predict.
Christmas gift trends: Less jewellery, and ethical gifts not gaining ground Despite society’s increasing focus on the environment, the tradition of giving each other gifts for Christmas remains deeply embedded in our culture. It’s still rare to give ethical Christmas presents. Granted, jewellery is less likely to glitter under the Christmas tree, while food and drink have become more popular as gifts.
The strict EAT-diet is supposed to be good for the climate and good for our health. But how did researchers arrive at their recommendations? The report lacks important information and the EAT dietary advice is based on uncertain models, researchers write in a new review. The EAT experts do not agree.
Heritage conservation and Climate Change: Introducing the Future of our past in the Norwegian context. Transitions are changes in the way of do things, and to stimulate them it is necessary to expand our understanding of the world and its realities, so we can create new ways to relate to them. Although such proposals seem rather theoretical and abstract, this article will discuss how such transition is happening in the cultural heritage field.
Celebrity lifestyle increases global warming: New study flight-shames Bill Gates and Paris Hilton While Greta Thunberg and the kids are out marching for climate change to be taken seriously, celebrities like Bill Gates and Paris Hilton continue flying like the world has no limits.
Norwegian universities tackle their carbon footprints from travel You would think that universities would be leading the charge to cut back on carbon-intensive air travel. But some members of the Norwegian business community are far ahead of academics in dropping flights.
Exhaust gas is to blame: Ground-level ozone is damaging crops Exhaust gas emissions have doubled the amount of ground-level ozone. Vegetation is being destroyed. Food production is decreasing. Researchers now fear that the damage is greatest in the Arctic regions.
What the world can learn from Brazilian coral reefs Unlike Australia, coral reefs in Brazil haven’t seen any mass mortality events related to bleaching so far. Could Brazilian corals hold the key to more resilient reefs?
Time to wake up: Climate Change is already here The serious warnings of the latest IPCC report lost the battle for media attention to Brexit, Trump, and the US mid-term elections. But it’s time to sit up and take notice. For small island states that face loss of sovereignty due to climate change, the clock is already ticking, warns climate researcher Adelle Thomas from the Bahamas.
Here’s what a warmer world will look like in Norway The UN's new special report on the 1.5 degree C target describes dramatic consequences for ecosystems if global temperatures rise an average of 2 degrees. How vulnerable are Norwegian ecosystems under these conditions?
An ice-free oasis in the Arctic sheltered life during the last ice age Researchers from Norway and the UK have found evidence for ice-free corridors in the Arctic where life flourished during the Ice Age.
It's important to have a goal: UN climate report view from the Nordics Most experts agree it will be difficult, if not impossible, to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. But it is important to have an ambitious goal.
How China reduced Europe’s carbon footprint Recent policy changes in China probably have a much bigger effect on EU and U.S. carbon footprints than any other factor.
Can we really limit global warming to “well below” two degrees centigrade? Yes, but only in a model. We have essentially emitted too much carbon dioxide already, and the most feasible pathways to stay “well below” two degrees all require removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at an unprecedented scale.
The Great Barrier Reef is in trouble Nearly half of Australia’s famed coral reef is sending serious distress signals as persistent high ocean temperatures cause corals to bleach.
Tundra shrubs can speed warming A rapidly warming climate is boosting the growth of shrubs on the tundra. These absorb more solar heat and intensify global warming.
Declining winter sea ice near Greenland spells cooler climate for Europe OPINION: Loss of winter sea ice around Greenland and Iceland is affecting ocean circulation there, and could lead to a cooler climate for western Europe.
Fjords catch loads of carbon Organic material is quickly buried at the bottom of fjords round the world.
Tiny gravitational changes indicate loss of glacial ice Researchers have discovered by chance that the ice of the Folgefonna Glacier has thinned by seven metres.
Exotic travellers are planet warmers Nature and experienced-based tours to distant countries take us happily out of our daily routines, but they are also far from good for the environment. The tourist industry should really care about how people reach their destinations – not just how many bath towels they are using.
Wild salmon can adapt to climate change Atlantic salmon are more capable of withstanding temperature changes than scientists had thought.
Geoengineers can only give us a breather Cloud brightening and other mega-scale projects to reduce the amount of solar radiation reaching our planet are risky, scientists say.
Skagerrak prawn stocks on the rebound For years catches of shrimp have been shrinking and fishermen have had good reason to be concerned about their livelihoods. But the crunch on these crustaceans in the Skagerrak seems to be letting up.
Puffin chicks die of hunger For seven years now, Atlantic puffins have been abandoning chicks and eggs in their nesting colonies because they cannot find enough food. The ocean is teeming with mackerel which consume the small fish that puffins normally feed to their offspring.
Food security hinges on climate adaptation Climate change can have a devastating effect on agriculture in many regions. But much can be done to ensure future food supplies for everyone.
Aerosols are wild cards in climate models Tiny airborne particles in the Earth’s atmosphere affect its climate. But uncertainties regarding their impact can be greater than reckoned in climate models, according to new Norwegian research.
More heavy rains in the future Increasingly powerful cloudbursts can wreak havoc in cities. Better measurements and climate models can help urban planners protect cities from wetter, wilder weather.
Changing climate can change building standards Roofs in Norway have to be built to hold up under heavy loads of snow. But a warmer climate and less snow might mean a change in building standards for roofs that have to be built to last a century.
Unstable Atlantic can accelerate climate change A warmer planet can destabilise an important oceanographic process in the North Atlantic called deep water formation. If deep water formation is affected, it will have a profound impact on global climate and precipitation.
Heat waves take a toll in Stockholm High temperatures linked to climate change are already causing premature deaths in Stockholm. The elderly are most vulnerable.
Ocean acidification puts Norway in a pickle Research since the last IPPC climate change report has provided further proof of mounting acidification of the oceans. Norwegian experts think the fifth IPPC assessment report, to be released in Stockholm this week, should be an eye-opener.
Counting copepod crap A mind-boggling array of tasks forms the underpinning of our understanding of the factors that affect the climate, both now and as the planet warms. Danes aboard the Norwegian research vessel G.O. Sars are adding to this knowledge by counting specks of zooplankton faeces.
Greenland meltdown could slow down The dramatic rate of melting and ice discharge from Greenland's glaciers could decelerate, but researchers aren’t calling it good news.
Arctic waters growing alarmingly acidic In the past 200 years the average acidity of surface waters in the world’s oceans has risen by 30 percent. This is prime evidence of humans really changing the entire planet.
Great Tit tackles earlier springs Species could be more resistant to climate change than simple models suggest.
A cold cure for sick fish When pipefish are sick, they swim towards cooler water to get better. But what will happen when global warming causes the world's seas to heat up?
Winter rains threaten reindeer and voles A small rodent, the vole, shares an icy issue with reindeer in Svalbard. A warmer Arctic climate could bring more winter rains and tougher conditions for the two species.
Warmer climate prolongs mushroom season The wild mushroom season has grown longer the last 40 years in Norway and elsewhere in Europe. More chanterelles, certainly, but the changes can be challenging.
Norway and India collaborate for versatile farming Millions of peasants in India need new techniques to ensure crop security. A collaboration between India and Norway targets agriculture that is better adapted to climate changes.
Forests get only minor boost from climate change Why are we getting more forest and higher timberlines? The main explanation is a decline in animal browsing and small-time forestry. A warmer climate has had little impact on forests over the last 50 years, say Norwegian forestry experts.
Unearthing the cause of mass extinction The cause for mass extinction can be unearthed by looking at big volcano-like offshore structures in Norway and South-Africa.
Tiny polar creature must deal with competition Calinoid copepods are tiny creatures of vital importance to the northern polar marine ecosystem. If temperatures in the Arctic Ocean rise, the balance between the species may change.
CO2 map provides quality control for climate research A new atlas depicts the actual amounts of CO2 in the surface water of all the oceans. It will be used to control climate models and aims to make IPCC reports more reliable.
Effects of climate change on the spruce bark beetle OPINION: More storms and drought periods may result in more frequent outbreaks of bark beetles. Warmer summers with more beetles can double attacks on the forests.
