Europe hits roadblocks in the race to switch to electric cars
Despite progress towards a 2045 zero-emission goal, the high price of EVs has created a headache for governments European countries are struggling to persuade people...
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Weather tracker: floods, storms and wildfires in Europe
North of continent records unusually wet and windy summer conditions while Portugal and Spain battle flames Floods struck northern and central Europe last week. Some...
Storm Hans causes havoc in Norway with heaviest rain in 25 years forecast
Landslides, a stranded town and two deaths so far reported as extreme weather sweeps across south of the country A powerful storm has brought destruction...
Norway to fine Meta $98,500 a day over user privacy breach from 14 August
Country’s data protection regulator said firm cannot harvest user information such as physical locations for showing targeted ads Facebook owner Meta Platforms will be fined...
Alarming levels of PFAS in Norwegian Arctic ice pose new risk to wildlife
Oxford University-led study detects 26 types of PFAS compounds in ice around Svalbard, threatening downstream ecosystems Norwegian Arctic ice is contaminated with alarming levels of...
Britain’s biggest gas supplier accused of ‘profiteering’ from energy crisis
Climate campaigners hit out at Norwegian state-owned Equinor’s record £62bn profits as household bills rise Britain’s biggest gas supplier, the Norwegian state-owned oil company Equinor,...
Norway urged to step up Ukraine support after profiting from war
Norwegian campaigners and luminaries say Oslo must do more after earning billions in extra oil and gas revenue Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Norwegian...
Svalbard reindeer thrive as they shift diet towards ‘popsicle-like’ grasses
Increased plant growth due to warmer climate appears to be prompting change in eating habits As the Arctic warms, concern for the plight of Santa’s...
