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New fungus species discovered in Scandinavia

February 20, 2015 in Environment
Scientists have discovered a fungus so tiny that it can only be seen through a magnifying glass -- but if you take the trouble to do so, an extremely beautiful organism appears.

Arctic sea ice helps remove CO2 from the atmosphere

February 16, 2015 in Environment
A new study shows that calcium carbonate in the ice absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere.

Only half of the land needed to secure wildlife biodiversity is protected: study

February 13, 2015 in Environment
Thirty-four per cent of all land need to be protected if we are to maintain the Earth's biodiversity.

Chemical pollution is causing polar bear penises to break

February 12, 2015 in Environment
Polar bears' penis bones are eroded by chemical pollution. So much that it might break during intercourse, scientists warn.

Can Oslo grow both fast and green?

February 2, 2015 in Environment
Oslo’s metropolitan area is the fastest growing region in Europe. Can urban planning keep up – and create livable, nearly car-free communities?

Twelve things that can protect you from polluted urban air

January 27, 2015 in Environment
Ten times as many people die of urban air pollution as in traffic accidents in Norway. Here are some effective tips for protecting yourself from bad city air.

Global warming may benefit some farmers

December 25, 2014 in Environment
Danish scientists predict that while global warming will lead to drought and flooding across the world, Danish agriculture may well benefit.

Four-day forecasts of air pollution

December 22, 2014 in Environment
People with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders often need to stay indoors when air pollution levels get too severe. Meteorologists are working on providing four-day forecasts for air pollutants.

OPINION: The Christmas tree's carbon footprint

December 15, 2014 in Environment
Trees store carbon dioxide. How bad is it really to chop down a spruce tree and put it in the living room for Christmas?

Arctic bacteria converts mercury

December 3, 2014 in Environment
Bacteria in the Arctic converts harmful mercury to less harmful, airborne mercury. This helps protect polar bears and seals from poisonous human emissions.

Exotic travellers are planet warmers

November 29, 2014 in Environment
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.

Drones discover serious threats to Greenland's ice cap

November 7, 2014 in Environment
Danish drones have collected breathtaking video footage of Greenland but the shots documents a deeply concerning development on the ice cap.

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Saunas are good for the heart

February 28, 2015 in Health
Submitting your body to a slow cook can be a smart move. Men who take saunas often run a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases. The healthy factor could be linked to the relaxed body and mind a sauna instils on users.
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