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Posts Tagged ‘Norway’
Green living, Science & Technology, Apr 11th, 2012,
Soon Wales will receive wind energy generated off the coast of Ireland via high voltage cables spanning the bottom of the Irish Sea. There is already a link between the UK and the Netherlands via the BritNed cable and by 2019 a 900km interconnector between Norway and the UK should be completed, supplying energy from a clever pump storage system powered by wind turbines. Another connector between the UK and France is already in existence, with two more proposed, although one involves nuclear power. The most interesting and by far longest cable proposed would link the UK power grid with…
Tags: cable, geothermal, green energy, Iceland, Norway, power, UK
Nature, Videos & Documentaries, Weird Stuff, Jan 5th, 2012,
These amazing pictures and videos show the aurora, also known as the Northern Lights, which appeared over Kirkenes-Fjell. Norway is well known as a country to view this stunning phenomenon, but rarely has it been seen in such fantastic clarity. Auroras are visible all over Norway, but it is best to view them in the north, behind the Arctic Circle. If you are planning on visiting Norway, the best time that you’ll get a chance to see the Aurora is in late autumn and early spring. Best viewed in the night sky between 6.00pm and 1.00am, it is much easier…
Tags: Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights, Norway
Weird Stuff, Wildlife & Flora, Jan 2nd, 2012,
A beach in Nordreisa, Norway is now completely blanketed in dead herring. It is unknown what caused the herring to die; whether it was tides, predatory fish or something else. Scientists would like to test the dead fish to discover the cause of death. From the Guardian: For doom-mongers, the fish were the second a sign in as many days that 2012 would live up to the apocalyptic prediction of the ancient Mayans, after hundreds of blackbirds reportedly dropped dead in Arkansas. To see a large picture of the starling scene check out this article in the Daily Mail.
Tags: beach, dead, fish, herring, Norway
Climate Change, Politics, Science & Technology, Jul 5th, 2010,
Ny Ålesund, Norway. Population: 30-40. Home to the most northerly post office in the world and a growing community of scientists from across the globe. The former coalmining village is now an international Arctic research station with centers operated by several European countries as well as Asian heavyweight nations China, India, South Korea and Japan. This Norwegian Arctic outpost is 1,000 miles (1,600 km) further north than Oulu, Finland, which is the furthest north I’ve ever been. When I was in Oulu one spring, it was far below freezing while southern Sweden was experiencing temperatures in the 20s C (70s…
Tags: arctic, Asian, Climate change, Earth, European, north, Norway, Ny Ålesund, research, symposium
Nature, Weird Stuff, Wildlife & Flora, Jun 16th, 2010,
This week’s Creature Feature takes us to the boreal forests of Canada and Alaska to find a species that is one of the most endangered in the world. The Boreal Felt Lichen (so named for its appearance) is a foliose cyanolichen and one of the most endangered lichen species in the world. When dry, the lichen appears to be gray-brown in color and when wet, the lichen turns to a nice shade of slate-blue. Underneath, you’ll find white coloring and the top of the Boreal Felt Lichen is pocked with reddish-brown spots. This fuzzy plant has lobes that can grow…
Tags: Alaska, Boreal Felt Lichen, boreal forests, Canada, Creature Feature, critically endangered species, damp places, fir, moss, Newfoundland, Norway, plant, Sweden
Green living, Nature, Weird Stuff, Wildlife & Flora, May 30th, 2010,
School is ending, summer is rearing it’s blistering hot head, and the vacation season is upon us. Will you take to the beach again this year, or perhaps go camping in the mountains? Have you been eyeing one of those Caribbean cruises or thinking of trudging through an over-crowded amusement park? While some destinations may offer green hospitality or eco-friendly activities here and there, much of the world has yet to catch up with eco-tourism. However, some places have definitely gone above and beyond the call and are worth mentioning in this list. Check them out: 10. Norway First, we…
Tags: adventure, Alaska, australia, biodiversity, borneo, California, Costa Rica, eco accommodations, eco destinations, eco lodging, eco vacations, eco-tours, ecotourism, expedition, Galapagos Islands, Green, journey, Kenya, Nature, New Zealand, Norway, sustainable, The Amazon, top 10 list, travel
Climate Change, Nature, Politics, May 28th, 2010,
At a UN climate conference in Oslo, Norway this week, nations agreed on an increase in aid from rich to poor countries to protect the Earth’s forests and curb global carbon emissions. UN figures state that deforestation and forest degradation are responsible for 17% global emissions. Preserving forests is widely regarded as the least expensive way to cut these emissions. From a Reuters report: The Oslo Climate and Forest Conference, attended by representatives of 52 countries, agreed on a non-binding framework to funnel aid promised by the rich world and set up monitoring standards to ensure money flows are based…
Tags: agreement, carbon, climate, conference, deforestation, degradation, emissions, forest, forests, global, IndonesiaI, Norway, Oslo, plan, REDD, UN
Climate Change, Green living, Science & Technology, Feb 1st, 2010,
Statkraft, Norway’s state owned electricity company, has opened the world’s first osmotic power station in the Norwegian municipality of Hurum. The process at the plant is conducted by salty seawater drawing fresh water through a permeable membrane which increases pressure on the side with the salt water. According to an article from the website Nordic Energy Solutions, ‘the increased pressure is used to produce power.’ The plant is only a prototype and not yet capable of generating very much power, but Statkraft has high hopes for the future of the technology. It could one day supply up to 10% or…
Tags: electricity, Norway, osmosis, osmotic power, plant, power, salt, sea, Statkraft, water
Science & Technology, Jan 30th, 2010,
If you’ve ever been far enough north or south in this world, you may have seen the awesome Northern (or Southern) Lights. This dazzling display of shifting colors has been a subject of much mystery for centuries. Some people believed it was a form of spirit contact. Others believed it was a sign or act of a god. Scientists simply believe the phenomenon has to do with fluctuations in solar activity. One thing is for certain: it’s definitely an amazing site to behold. Now, why am I talking about these Lights? Well, solar activity has been on the rise and…
Tags: Astronomy, Aurora Borealis, auroral flare, green light, green spot, Northern Lights, Norway, photograph, photos, satellite reflection, space phenomenon
Climate Change, Nature, Nov 28th, 2009,
The tiny rich country of Norway and the tiny poor country of Guyana have made a deal to preserve the rainforests of the South American nation. The project will see an investment by Norway of £150 million (250 million USD or 167 million euros) with the aim of implementing the limitation of emissions and stopping deforestation in Guyana. A joint statement from both countries explained that the agreement will ‘provide the world with a working example of how partnerships between developed and developing countries can save the world’s tropical forests’ according to an article in the British newspaper The Independent….
Tags: Climate change, cop15, Guyana, Norway, rainforest
Climate Change, Politics, Oct 13th, 2009,
At the United Nations summit on climate change, currently being held in Bangkok, Thailand, delegates from Norway announced their country’s commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% (from 1990 levels) by the year 2020. Read more about Norway’s commitment to cut emissions on the Huffington Post. The Bangkok talks started on the 28th of September and concluded last Friday, October 9th. Read more about the summit and watch videos from Bangkok on the UNFCCC website. By Graham Land Additional resources: Guardian article: Bangkok climate talks end in recrimination
Tags: Bangkok, emissions, Norway, summit
