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The North Pole is on thin ice

February 7, 2012 in Environment
While the world’s political leaders have left the negotiating table again without an agreement to reduce greenhouse gases, the Arctic has greater problems than ever – 75 percent of the sea ice has disappeared.

Marine reptiles closer to extinction

February 1, 2012 in Environment
The number of marine reptiles has fallen sharply in recent years and most species are now threatened with extinction. Man is the culprit, frightening the reptiles and destroying their breeding grounds, say researchers.

For Greenlanders, jobs matter more than climate change

January 31, 2012 in Environment
Greenlanders see global warming as an opportunity to develop a sustainable industrial sector and create jobs.

Effects of climate change on the spruce bark beetle

January 27, 2012 in Environment
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.

Natural disasters ease conflicts

January 27, 2012 in Environment
Droughts and floods don’t lead to conflicts and they can even increase community spirit and lessen the chances of war, according to climate expert.

Bright spots in the environmental gloom

January 22, 2012 in Environment
The climate crisis can seem insolvable, but since the 1970s we have actually solved some of our major environmental challenges.

Environmental brutes of the past

January 15, 2012 in Environment
Have humans ever lived in harmony with nature? Or are we inherently environmental brutes who mindlessly cut down huge forests – and discharge environmental toxins into the soil, the waters and the atmosphere?

Protecting Greenland’s animals from oil spills

January 6, 2012 in Environment
Researchers have prepared a new online atlas that shows the areas in Greenland that are most vulnerable to oil spills. The atlas will protect the island’s animals.

Water drops reveal all life in a lake

December 26, 2011 in Environment
A new DNA detection method can very effectively tell us which animals live in a lake. See some of these interesting animals in our picture gallery.

Pictures from Amundsen’s South Pole adventures

December 24, 2011 in Environment
Fascinating photos reveal the harsh but beautiful surroundings of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen’s 100-year-old expedition to the South Pole.

Historically large glacier losses in 2000s

December 22, 2011 in Environment
The sharp reduction of a Greenlandic glacier in the 2000s was historically large and was caused by short-term climate changes, new research reveals. It also shows the first definite link between climate change and glacial melting.

Enter the eco-cow

December 20, 2011 in Environment
Preparations have started on the breeding of a more climate-friendly cow which calves less frequently and produces milk over a longer period.

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