Nordic Countries - Environmental Problems and Protection

More wealthy nations are to join a fund to fight deforestation, a key factor in global warming, increasing the total pledged to four billion dollars (3.25 billion euros), Norway said Wednesday.During the Copenhagen climate conference last December, six countries -- the United ...

There are many types of fish oil on the market today but the best fish oil depends on several factors like production, origin of fish and pollutants. There are differences of where the oil comes from to the type of processing it ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japan, Norway and Iceland could continue commercial whaling for another decade, despite a global ban, under a proposal released Thursday by the International Whaling Commission.Between 4,000 and 18,000 whales could be saved over the next 10 years under the ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is leading an effort that could result in an agreement in coming weeks to limit and ultimately end whale hunting by Japan, Norway and Iceland, The New York Times reported on Wednesday.Citing people involved with the ...

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Sporting goods maker Puma will launch eco-friendly packaging for its sneakers next year to reduce its carbon footprint, beating governments to the punch as it kisses old-fashion shoe boxes good-bye.Puma said it would roll out the new packaging in ...

A fragile plan to resolve the global feud on whaling is coming under attack from both sides, with Australia seeking more concessions from whalers and Japan vowing never to end its hunt completely.Key nations in the whaling debate submitted comments to the ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Talks to define a mechanism for global forest protection should not be rushed if it is to work efficiently and fairly, a panel of experts said on Tuesday.Talks began in Paris last month to define an interim and global ...

The green economy continues to show almost remarkable signs of vitality, business leaders say, despite the near-total collapse of global talks, stalemate in Washington, D.C., and polls showing decreased urgency to tackle climate change. Meanwhile the share of venture money going to ...

Iconic New York City skyscrapers the Empire State and the Chrysler Building, along with landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to Sydney harbor went dark for an hour Saturday to raise awareness over the fight against climate change.The tallest building in North America ...

Monuments from Sydney's Opera House to Delhi's Red Fort went dark on Saturday for Earth Hour, a global power switch-off aimed at revitalising efforts against climate change.Ferry horns blared across Sydney harbour in a noisy start to the energy-saving event, which is ...

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Topic: Nordic Countries

Rich nations to up forest aid to $4bln: Norway

Best Fish Oil on the Market

Commercial whaling may continue for 10 years: IWC

U.S. leads bid to phase out whale hunting: report

Puma ditches shoe boxes in eco initiative

Whaling compromise under attack

Forest carbon incentive rules need time, definition

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World's iconic sites go dark to fight global warming

Lights out across Asia as world marks Earth Hour

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