Norwegian CO2 levels spike
Recent data has shown that Norway’s CO2 emissions increased by nearly five percent in 2010.
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Copenhagen commuter rail gets green light
Copenhagen’s proposed light rail project has taken the next step towards coming to fruition.
Sweden slams Germany’s nuclear pledge
A top Swedish official has branded Germany’s announcement that it will be decommissioning its nuclear power stations by 2022 as “unrealistic.”
Eruption on the wane; clean-up phase begins
(Press release from the Icelandic government): “The worst is over,” said Icelandic Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir today, “and now t...
Sweden expels ‘Gaddafi diplomats’
Two Libyan diplomatic officials accused of spying on their countrymen have been expelled from Sweden, allegedly confirming the country’s intenti...
Report: Secret US terror operation in Sweden
A report in the Swedish media has claimed that US officials ran a stealth anti-terror operation on Swedish soil.
Denmark and Korea enter green alliance
Last week saw the Republic of South Korea and Denmark sign a new environmental pact.
Norwegian Crown Prince continues advocacy for poor
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway will continue his roll as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), it has been annou...