Noticias sobre Norway
New platform launched to fight antimicrobial resistance
To tackle the escalating problem of antimicrobial resistance, a new collaboration platform will be launched in New Delhi, India, on 11 February.
Challenges and opportunities in the world of water
What are the nine biggest challenges facing the global water industry and what can ABB do to to help resolve them?
NIB finances increased hydropower efficiency in Norway
NIB has signed a 10-year loan with Norwegian energy company Agder Energi AS to renew hydropower facilities and install an additional turbine at an existing hydro power plant in Agder, Norway.
World-first database aims to prevent deadly mine dam disasters
Information on more than 1700 mine dams now available online.
A tour of water management in Europe
Even though the Water Framework Directive (WFD) was born to address the need to harmonise actions in the field of water management in the European Union, water resources protection and management extend beyond the national boundaries of Member States.
NIB finances new hydropower in Norway
NIB and the Norwegian utility company Sogn og Fjordane Energi AS have signed a 15-year loan agreement of EUR 30 million to finance the construction of a new hydropower plant in Østerbø, as well as a 20-kilometre regional power line.
Computer video simulation can limit flooding
Floods are expensive and at times dangerous.
EBRD helps improve water quality in Belarus
EBRD loan of €26.8 million for wastewater treatment facilities in 7 Belarusian municipalities. Over 300.000 people to benefit from improved water quality. Project supported with €1.5 million grant from NDEP and €4.3 million grant from E5P.
Silver and titanium nanomaterials in wastewater have toxic effects on crustaceans and fish
New research shows that silver and titanium nanoparticles present in treated wastewater may have toxic effects on algae, crustaceans and fish gill cells, and the effects seem to be species dependent.
EU, Iceland and Norway agree to deepen their cooperation in climate action
Climate change is a global threat and demands global action, the more countries join forces, the bigger the chances we can master this major challenge of our generation.
Bentley Systems announces new iTwin Cloud Services for infrastructure engineering digital twins
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twin cloud services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, has announced new cloud services for infrastructure engineering digital twins.
EU providing emergency response following earthquakes and flash floods in Albania
In the aftermath of two devastating earthquakes that hit Albania and ensuing flash floods, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated by the Albanian authorities.
Fresh water found in the Norwegian Sea
The discovery was made at 800 meters below the surface in two small canyons on the continental slope outside Lofoten.
Bentley Systems Announces Finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards Program
Winners to be selected and announced at Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2019 Conference, October 21-24 in Singapore.
Evolution of life in the ocean changed 170 million years ago
Research led by Kilian Eichenseer and Dr Uwe Balthasar shows the change coincided with the proliferation of calcium carbonate-secreting plankton.
Volkswagen opens data centre in Norway 100% powered by hydropower
The data center will be 100 percent powered by hydropower – resulting in a savings of more than 5,800 tons of CO2 per year.
Tiny fish are a big deal in Africa’s lakes and rivers
New FAO study urges smarter use of small pelagic species to bolster both food security and sustainable ecosystems.
Clean water eliminated effects of discharged drugs in fish
The discharge of pharmaceutical drugs is a major problem around the world, but a new study of the freshwater fish burbot shows that there is hope.
IHA releases 2019 Hydropower Status Report charting growth in renewable hydro
More than 21.8 gigawatts (GW) of renewable hydroelectric capacity was put into operation last year, according to the 2019 Hydropower Status Report which is published on the eve of the World Hydropower Congress in Paris.
NIB signs framework loan agreement to finance water treatment in southern Norway
NIB has signed a 30-years framework loan agreement with the Norwegian inter-municipality company Hias IKS in Southern Norway, to improve its drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.