Norwegian Olympic bronze medalist skier killed by lightning strike

The US has already seen 10 lightning deaths this year. Allen Hall, president & CEO of Weather Guard Lightning Tech joined FOX Weather to talk about ways to stay safely watch lightning and areas to avoid during storms producing lightning. Norwegian...

US acceleration of offshore critical mineral development raises environmental concerns

The US Capitol stands behind a US flag on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, June 29, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] WASHINGTON – The United States, under the Trump administration, is intensifying its push for offshore critical mineral development...

World Athletics releases annual sustainability report for events

World Athletics on Tuesday released its first annual review assessing meets against its "Athletics for a Better World" standard, designed to minimise environmental impact while enhancing social and local economic benefits. The sustainability...

Charting a Digital and Decarbonized Future

The business - and technique - of categorizing and notating ships by their characteristics and capacities has been taking place for 250 yeras - far longer than other innovations in shipping like containerization, which only started in 1956....

Norwegian Military Adopts Small Drones From Skydio

Skydio has received a contract to deliver its proprietary small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the Norwegian Armed Forces. Valued at 101 million Norwegian kroner ($9.8 million), the deal covers an unspecified amount of the California-based...

Where to Go in Norway to See the Northern Lights: 7 Towns

The Northern Lights are a fickle phenomenon. Videos by TravelAwaits A few years back, I visited northern Sweden in February. That should have been the perfect time, place, and season to catch a glimpse of the colorful, sky-high show. Sadly, my...

Norway Orders All Ships To Go Zero-Emission By 2032 (And Some By Next Year)

To protect the pristine natural beauty of its famous fjords, Norway has laid down new zero-emissions rules for ships operating in the narrow waterways. In 2026, ships in Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, which are real names and not your ten-year-old...

Through new sustainability proposition, Skretting plans to be the “perfect partner” for aquaculture growth

Stavanger, Norway-headquartered feed producer Skretting has introduced a new sustainability proposition titled “ACT,” which stands for Action, Connection, and Transparency. The company revealed ACT in its recently released 2024 Impact Report,...

Could a village in Norway be the EU's rare earths source?

With a population of just over 2,000, Ulefoss might not seem like the answer to one of Europe's current economic problems. But this dot on the southern Norwegian landscape happens to perch directly above the continent's largest deposit of rare...

Is a small Norwegian town the EU's best hope for rare earths?

With a population of just over 2,000, Ulefoss might not seem like the answer to one of Europe's current problems. But this dot on the southern Norwegian landscape happens to perch directly above the continent's largest deposit of rare earth...

Could Norway Be Europe's Rare Earths Future?

The sleepy Norwegian town of Ulefoss is sitting on reserves that could help to reduce the EU's dependency on China for the elements needed in tech such as phones.With a population of just over 2,000, Ulefoss might not seem like the answer to one...

Norwegian Cruise Line's Top Destination Is On The Verge Of Banning Ships, And We Don't Blame Them

Norwegian Cruise Line continues to make positive adjustments for cruisers. They are turning heads with several perks that cater to solo travelers. Additionally, NCL was praised for their swift reaction, providing cruisers with quick refunds for 41...

Norway’s $1.9 Trillion Wealth Fund Calls Out Banks Over Emissions Reports

(Bloomberg) -- Norway’s $1.9 trillion wealth fund says global banks need to start telling investors how much of their revenue is being omitted from CO2 emissions reports. Norges Bank Investment Management, the world’s largest sovereign-wealth...

Norway Selects Skydio X10D Autonomous Drones

Skydio, the leading Western drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, has been awarded an initial tender totaling 101 million Norwegian Kroner (approximately $9.4M USD) to supply autonomous small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) to...

20 Great Wildlife Photos: Vote For Your Favorite To Win BigPicture Contest

Look At Me!, People's Choice Award finalist, Ishigaki-Island, Japan; A young Clownfish peers out from the shelter of a sea anemone. Reiko Takahashi Japan - BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition The BigPicture Nature World Photography...

The Arctic is turning GREEN thanks to climate change: Shocking photos snapped in winter reveal widespread snowmelt and blooming vegetation

In winter, the Arctic should be a stunning white landscape – a pristine world of ice and falling snow spanning thousands of miles. But shocking photos reveal the new reality at the North pole, thanks to climate change. Scientists from London who...

Maltese K9 heroes take on Norway: a journey of training and teamwork

Passengers on a recent Norwegian Airways flight from Malta to Oslo witnessed an unusual sight: two impressive dogs in working harnesses, calmly seated in row 1 at their handlers’ feet. These were members of K-9 Urban Search and Rescue Malta, on...

Best hiking rain jackets for 2025 | Tested by experts in wild mountain weather

There's no type of jacket more essential for any outdoor enthusiast than a reliable hiking rain jacket. Whether you hike regularly in the mountains or mostly walk on local trails, you'll eventually get soaked if you don't have proper rain...

Global Gas Flaring Hits 17-Year High, Creates 389m Tonnes of Carbon Pollution in 2024

The fossil fuel industry pumped an extra 389 million tonnes of carbon pollution into the atmosphere last year by needlessly flaring gas, a World Bank report has found, in an “enormous waste” of fuel that heats the planet by about as much as the...

Fisherman in Norway builds seagull hotel to protect birds from climate change