-
The deep-sea mining decision of Norway is a warning
Norway’s Parliament on Tuesday voted to allow mining companies to search a large area of Norwegian waters for minerals used in electric cars, mobile phones, and solar panels. Norway is the first country to allow deep-sea mining in its continental shelf. Environmentalist Anne-Sophie Roux termed the outcome of the vote as a “half victory”.
-
Three scientists work on climate and preservation research
Norway, New Zealand and parts of Scandinavia tend to lean the most heavily towards tackling climate and conservation issues, according to an analysis of data in the Nature Index. High-quality research from scientists in Australia and New Zealand tends to lean the most heavily towards tackling climate and conservation issues, the analysis said. Almost 20%…