Dead cows found washed up on Sweden and Denmark beaches
Dead cows have been found washed up on beaches in Sweden and Denmark, with authorities in the dark about how they ended up in the ocean.
Reindeer in Norway to be fitted with reflectors
Reindeer in northern Norway are to be fitted with special biodegradable reflector cuffs in an attempt to prevent road accidents.
Copenhagen is Europe’s ‘green capital’
Denmark’s capital Copenhagen has been named as 2014’s European Green Capital after beating off competition for the crown from 11 other cities.
Iceland increase whaling quotas for 2014
Iceland has revealed that it has raised its whaling quotas for 2014 in a move that is expected to result in further international condemnation.
Icelandic companies launch ‘Green Marine Technology’
Ten Icelandic ocean technology companies have launched Green Marine Technology – a marketing initiative focusing on eco-friendly solutions for fish pr...
Quest for oil decimates Arctic whale habitat
A study of the habits of indigenous Arctic whales has revealed their habitat is being eaten up by the never-ending thirst for oil and gas. The study b...
Finnish crematoriums fail on emissions
A survey by a Finnish regional newspaper has revealed that only 10 per cent of the nation’s crematoriums will meet new emission guidelines. By 2015, t...
Nature Picture of the Year won by ‘Swallowed Alive’
A photograph entitled Swallowed Alive has been named as the 2013 Picture of the Year. The photograph, which was taken by Finn Jukka-Pekka Tikkanen, sh...