‘Really a sad day’ as Norway votes to allow deep-sea mining in Arctic waters

‘Really a sad day’ as Norway votes to allow deep-sea mining in Arctic waters

Norway’s parliament has officially voted to allow deep-sea mining to go forward in the Norwegian Sea, despite warnings from scientists and conservationists that it could damage the marine environment. This result was already anticipated in December 2023 after Norway’s minority government negotiated a deal with opposition parties to open up the ocean off Norway’s coast […]

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In violation of EU nature protection legislation, Norway is allowing hunters to shoot wolves in a conservation zone

In violation of EU nature protection legislation, Norway is allowing hunters to shoot wolves in a conservation zone

Nine endangered wolves were slaughtered in Norway on the same day after a court ruled that a contentious hunt could proceed. Originally, 51 wolves were scheduled to be slaughtered, representing a sizable fraction of the 80 animals known to exist in Norway. However, activists obtained a stay of execution last month when they obtained an […]

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Puffins under threat as European boats overfish in UK waters post Brexit, RSPB warns

Puffins under threat as European boats overfish in UK waters post Brexit, RSPB warns

Overfishing by Scandinavian boats in UK waters is threatening the puffin bird, according to wildlife conservation groups. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has renewed calls for “urgent action” to curb the fishing practices of boats from countries such as Denmark and Norway. Under EU quota arrangements that have continued through Brexit, […]

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