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Climate change threatens coffee production: This is how farmers can adapt

Norwegians love coffee, and we are no strangers to a little bit of chocolate either. But a warmer climate now threatens our preferences – and even worse – the livelihood of thousands of farmers in Central America.

This article was produced and financed by NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

Development may reduce heatwave impact

Global warming of 1.5 or 2°C will lead to more intense and frequent extreme heatwave events, a new study suggests. Better socio-economic development can help reduce their impact on society in low development countries.

This article was produced and financed by The Fram Centre

Warmer winters in Svalbard are not good for plants

The far north is becoming greener. Yet, in part of the Arctic, on Svalbard, we are uncertain about what is happening. Climate change has led to warmer summers, but the winters are also having a negative influence on vegetation.

This article was produced and financed by University of Bergen

Trans-Arctic shipping and the tragedy of the polar ice cap

The Arctic sea ice is melting. Areas that previously have been covered with ice are opening up, facilitating increased access for ship traffic in the Arctic Ocean. How can the need for preservation of the vulnerable Arctic environment meet the world's need for trade and transport?

This article was produced and financed by The Fram Centre

Declining sea ice is making the Arctic ocean warmer

Changes in the marine environment are causing shifts in ecosystems north of Svalbard.

An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU

New study estimates the carbon footprints of 13,000 cities

Many see cities as the new front lines of the climate change fight. Identifying the mayors and city councils in cities with the biggest carbon footprints, and the most power to make big changes, could mobilize a wave of reinforcements.

This article was produced and financed by University of Bergen

The future North Atlantic takes up more carbon than previously expected

Efficient carbon pathway to the deep ocean allows for a strong future uptake, new study shows.

This article was produced and financed by NILU - Norwegian Institute for Air Research

Thousands of plastic pieces are floating towards the Arctic

Ocean currents carry plastic debris from all over the world towards the Arctic, but we cannot blame it all on others.

An article from NIVA - Norwegian Institute for Water Research

Caged blue mussels can be used to monitor the environment

Wild blue mussels can reveal the amounts of pollutants in the water. But can farmed mussels do the same job?

An article from NIVA - Norwegian Institute for Water Research

Wildlife in highway ditches needs detoxing

When rain pours down on roads, slops of dust and contaminants drain into the road trenches. How does this affect wildlife living by the road?

An article from University of Oslo

Hope is green and Chinese

Heavy air pollution has led to increased environmental consciousness in China. A growing number of apps now allow people to check local air quality. Apps also serve as tools for political activism.

An article from Norwegian SciTech News at SINTEF

Plant-based packaging could reduce food waste

Bioplastic packaging that extends the shelf life of food and tells us when it is no longer fit to eat will result in less waste.

This article was produced and financed by NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

Forests play important part in cooling down local climate

A new study shows how important forests are in keeping much of the planet’s surface cool.

This article was produced and financed by NILU - Norwegian Institute for Air Research

Wood burning pollutes the urban air in Norway

Around 45 per cent of the wood consumed in Oslo is burned in apartments. Thus, wood burning for residential heating, and the resulted particle emission, may have a much larger impact on air quality in Norwegian urban areas than previously thought.

An article from University of Oslo

"Climate change needs to be adressed locally, not globally"

The historic UN climate agreement has entered into force. But a Norwegian Professor has little confidence in the agreement.

An article from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Getting the full picture on greenhouse gases

A new project aims to understand greenhouse gas emissions - literally from the ground up.

An article from NIVA - Norwegian Institute for Water Research

Evolution in real time on Bear Island

Researchers tracked the northern-most freshwater fish over an entire year with surprising results.

An article from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Scientists grow bacteria that breathe greenhouse gases

Increasing amonts of the lesser known greenhouse gas nitrous oxide in the atmosphere, could become a problem. But researchers are developing new ways of dealing with the emissions.

An article from NIVA - Norwegian Institute for Water Research

Are efforts against lead contamination working?

Efforts to reduce industrial emissions of lead have been ongoing for several decades. However, some of the lead comes from natural sources, so how can scientists tell if the efforts are worth while?

This article was produced and financed by NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

Keeping an eye on tropical forests

Countries can receive funding for monitoring and protecting their tropical forests. But some countries don't have the proper tools to qualify. A Norwegian project aims to change this.

This article was produced and financed by NILU - Norwegian Institute for Air Research

Methane from the Arctic ocean stays put

Methane gas released from the seabed during the summer months leads to an increased methane concentration in the ocean. Surprisingly, very little of the methane gas rising up through the sea appears to reach the atmosphere in the summer.

This article was produced and financed by NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

Project aims to help Indian farmers cope with extreme weather

It's crucial that the information is correct and up to date. By using information technology, the farmers know how to handle the constantly changing climate.

An article from Norwegian SciTech News at SINTEF

Less waste with food wrapped in plants

Bioplastic packaging that extends the shelf life of food and tells us when it is no longer fit to eat will result in less waste.

This article was produced and financed by NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

The survival of species suddenly looks better

Findings on the Norway spruce show how plants and animals can adapt better to climate change than previously envisaged.

This article was produced and financed by University of Bergen

Early Earth may have been freezing cold

Contrary to popular belief: When Earth’s first organisms were formed, it may have been in an ice cold ocean.

An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU

Keeping Arctic villages and infrastructure from falling into the sea

The Arctic is set to be a 21st century boomtown, as summer sea ice melts away, opening the area to increased trans-Arctic shipping and oil and gas development. A new understanding of Arctic coastal erosion offers clues to how to best protect the docks and other infrastructure this development will bring.

An article from Norwegian SciTech News at SINTEF

Skaters – mind the ice!

Recent winters almost free of snow have encouraged Norwegians to get their skates on and venture out onto the frozen lakes. But what happens to your body if you fall through the ice, and what should you do if an accident occurs?

An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU

This is how your personal consumption affects the climate

You won’t make big cuts in your environmental impact by taking shorter showers or turning out the lights. The real environmental problem, a new analysis has shown, is embodied in the things you buy.

This article was produced and financed by University of Bergen

Mapping the world for climate sensitivity

By using information gathered by satellites, a group of biologists have developed a new method for measuring ecosystem sensitivity to climate variability.

This article was produced and financed by NINA - Norwegian Institute for Nature Research

Seabirds are contaminated more by food than microplastics

Microplastics are not a significant source of environmental pollutants in fulmars. Seabirds ingest most of these pollutants through food.

An article from Norwegian SciTech News at SINTEF

Technology that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

You may as well learn the expression “carbon-negative technology”, or Bio-CCS, right away, because it has become a talking point in technological circles.

An article from University of Oslo

Norwegian law protects those who pollute the Russian coast

Norway does not take responsibility for oil spills that are transported with the ocean currents and hit the northern coast of Russia. Ecosystems may be destroyed as a result.

An article from University of Oslo

Glaciers on Svalbard behave differently

Many glaciers on Svalbard behave very differently. They advance massively for some years and then quickly retreat – and then remain quiescent for fifty to a hundred years – before they once again start to advance.

An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU

Food waste recycling not always the best idea

A first-ever effort to quantify the benefits of recycling food waste versus preventing it shows prevention is the best policy. But Norway continues to invest significant funds in biogas facilities for food waste recycling.

An article from Norwegian SciTech News at SINTEF

How are we going to store the problem gas CO2?

CO2 is the great scapegoat of our age. Is there a way to get rid of it by burying it in the ground or beneath the sea bed?

An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU

Seven tips to cut your CO2 emissions

Research can help you decide what measures will help cut your CO2 emissions the most. Reducing your shower time is one of them.

This article was produced and financed by NILU - Norwegian Institute for Air Research

Air pollution from old ships reaches hazardous levels

At Chittagong in Bangladesh, obsolete ships from around the world are run ashore on tidal beaches and scrapped on site. A new study shows that the sites have dangerously high airborne concentrations of old environmental pollutants such as PCBs.

An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU

Climate: a challenging type of justice

What makes a fair climate agreement? The fight for justice has been one of the biggest problems in all international climate discussions. The summit in Paris will likely be no exception.

An article from University of Oslo

Professor of economics: International climate agreements are too short-sighted

The world’s environmentalists are counting down to the upcoming UN climate summit in Paris. However, such climate agreements could be counterproductive, claims Norwegian professor.

This article was produced and financed by NILU - Norwegian Institute for Air Research

Siloxanes: Soft, shiny – and dangerous?

For the last decade, Norwegian scientists have had their eyes on the chemicals that make our hair shiny and our skin soft. Siloxanes have greased our daily life for many years, while slowly seeping out into our environment. Now the politicians are going to decide whether we can continue to use them – or not.

This article was produced and financed by NILU - Norwegian Institute for Air Research