Norway faces concerns as whaling quota increases for 2026
It has been announced that Norway’s commercial whaling quota will increase by 235 whales in 2026, raising concerns among NGOs. The quota has ris...
Forest industry in Finland could face reduced capacity
The forest industry in Finland may be forced to reduce capacity due to rising raw material costs and weaker market conditions. These warnings come fro...
Norway and European Union review progress of Green Alliance at annual meeting
Norway and the European Union have reviewed progress on their respective domestic policy developments and identified further avenues for cooperation a...
Sweden declares Snowy Owl now extinct in country
It has been announced that the Snowy Owl has been officially declared extinct in Sweden, marking the first bird species extinction in the country in t...
Björk issues lawsuits over salmon farming in Iceland
Icelandic musician Björk has filed four lawsuits over salmon farming in Iceland, which has been financed by proceeds from her single with Rosalía, ...
Cave in Greenland points to higher ancient air temperatures in High Arctic
A cave in Greenland has shown that temperatures in the High Arctic were 25 degrees Fahrenheit higher than those of today. Minerals in the cave date ba...
Iceland sees mosquitoes in country for first time
For the first time, three mosquitoes were found in the country, after a local resident in Kjósarhreppur found them in his garden. Local Björn Hjaltaso...
Two-week heatwave in Finland reaches historical levels
According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland’s two-week heatwave is reaching historic levels for the amount of consecutive hot days, wit...