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Is Norway a climate laggard compared to Sweden and Denmark?

Norway has only managed to cut about five per cent of its greenhouse gas emissions since 1990. Its neighbouring countries have cut more. Why is that?

Climate researcher on power exchange abroad: It’s not the same as selling salmon

A researcher suggests setting limits for power exports when hydropower reservoirs are low. Bad idea, says an electricity expert.

Nuclear power is a friend of nature and the environment

OPINION: Based on our recent study of 870 power plants worldwide, nuclear energy is a clear winner in protecting ecosystems, while bioenergy is an indisputable loser.

We spend billions on heating that leaks out of buildings

About 5 per cent of all used energy in the world is lost because it leaks out of buildings.

Here’s how to make old houses climate-friendly

Workers hoisted new walls over the old ones, and saved both money and the climate. Now the research project will show more people how to renovate their homes in a climate-friendly way.

Geothermal heat can give the world energy, but it’s expensive

A Norwegian entrepreneur collaborates with researchers to find better ways to extract geothermal energy.

Company plans to fully charge electric cars in 17.5 minutes

The technology company Beyonder has been given millions of euros in support from the EU to lead a European research project that will provide faster charging of electric cars, and take pressure off the power grid.

The passive housing revolution

Seventy percent cuts in carbon emissions and 75 percent cuts in energy consumption by 2050? Passive house technology could make it happen.