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Record Glacial Melt in Scandinavia Threatens Water Resources and Ecosystems

Glaciers in Sweden and Norway experienced a record 1.8-meter melt in 2024, Europe's warmest year, threatening water resources, ecosystems, and historical climate data; heavy snowfall provided temporary relief but does not negate the long-term danger.

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Oslo to unveil national memorial for 2011 terror attacks

A new national memorial in Oslo, designed by Matias Faldbakken, will commemorate the 77 victims of the 2011 attacks by Anders Behring Breivik, featuring a mosaic of a wading bird reflecting in a lake and opening in 2026.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Norway Reduces Tourist Tax to 3% Amidst Overtourism Surge

Norway lowered its proposed tourist tax to 3% of accommodation costs to address overtourism after a record 16.7 million overnight stays in summer 2024; the optional tax, if implemented by local municipalities, will fund tourism infrastructure and is projected to begin this summer, pending parliament...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Norway Launches UN Reform Initiative Amidst Global Crises

Norway launched a global initiative in Mexico this week to reform the UN and revitalize multilateralism, addressing concerns about weakened institutions and geopolitical shifts under the Trump administration, aiming to create an international coalition to counter division and effectively address cha...

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Norway's Wild Salmon Population Collapses Amidst Salmon Farming Crisis

Norway faces a critical decline in its wild salmon population due to mass escapes of farmed salmon, introducing disease and parasites like sea lice, leading to strict fishing restrictions in areas like Trondheim.

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Life Below Water
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Increased Pre-Sleep Screen Time Linked to Insomnia in Norwegian Study

A Norwegian study of over 45,000 students found that each extra hour of screen time before bed is linked to a 63% higher risk of insomnia and 24 fewer minutes of sleep, although causation was not established.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Record Glacial Melt in Sweden and Norway Threatens Water Resources and Biodiversity

Glaciers in Sweden and Norway melted a record 1.8 meters in 2024 due to climate change, jeopardizing water resources and ecosystems; this unprecedented melt rate threatens biodiversity and irreplaceable historical climate data.

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Norway Lowers Tourist Tax to 3% Amidst Overtourism

Norway reduced its proposed tourist tax to 3 percent of overnight stays, an optional levy for local authorities to fund infrastructure improvements in response to record-breaking summer tourism (16.7 million overnight stays in 2024).

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Norway Lowers Tourist Tax to 3 Percent Amid Overtourism Concerns

Norway lowered its proposed tourist tax to 3 percent of overnight stays, down from 5 percent, to fund infrastructure projects amid a surge in tourism hitting a record 16.7 million overnight stays in summer 2024; however, the implementation date and parliamentary approval remain uncertain.

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Unsustainable Mackerel Fishing Prompts Dutch Advisory Against Purchase

The Dutch organization Good Fish advises against purchasing Atlantic mackerel due to overfishing resulting from a lack of international catch agreements since 2010, impacting the Dutch fishing sector and potentially removing mackerel from supermarkets.

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Life Below Water
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Arctic Warming Accelerates: Tromso Experiences Dramatic Climate Shifts

Norway's Tromso region is experiencing Arctic warming four times faster than the global average, resulting in 30-day shorter winters, altered wildlife migration (herring and whales), and challenges for reindeer feeding due to ice layers between snow; this warming is a global phenomenon with potentia...

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Europe's First Continental Rocket Launch: 30-Second Flight, Successful Test

On Sunday, Isar Aerospace, a German company, launched the Spectrum rocket from Norway's Andoya Space Center, marking Europe's first continental orbital launch attempt. The rocket flew for 30 seconds before crashing, but the company deemed the test a success due to data collected and systems validati...

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