Emissions of greenhouse gases
Lower greenhouse gas emissions in 2011
The domestic Norwegian greenhouse gas emissions in 2011 amounted to 52.7 million tonnes of CO<sub>2</sub> equivalents. This is 2.3 per cent less than in 2010. Lower emissions from heating and oil and gas extraction have contributed most to the decline.
(08.05.2012)
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Emissions to air of nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, ammonia, NMVOC and CO
NO<sub>x</sub> emissions down 2 per cent
Norway’s emissions of NO<sub>X</sub> were reduced by 2 per cent in 2011 compared to the previous year. Emissions of SO<sub>2</sub>, NH<sub>3</sub>, NMVOC and CO also decreased between 2010 and 2011.
(08.05.2012)
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Preliminary energy balance
Lower energy consumption
The energy consumption fell by 4 per cent from 2010 to 2011. This is due to record warm weather in 2011, while the previous year was cold.
(03.05.2012)
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Natural gas, domestic use
Lower consumption of natural gas
Total use of natural gas in Norway was 6 280 million Sm3 in 2011. This is more than 5 per cent lower than 2010. A total of 4 611 million Sm3, or 73 per cent, was used by crude petroleum and natural gas production industries, primarily offshore.
(26.04.2012)
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Emissions to air of hazardous substances and particulate matter
Increased emissions of hazardous substances to air
The emissions to air of several hazardous substances increased in 2010. The increase was partly due to higher activity in parts of industry.
(09.02.2012)
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Municipal wastewater treatment
107 kg cadmium from municipal wastewater
Estimates for 2010 show that Norwegian wastewater facilities discharged around 42 kg of cadmium into fresh waterways and coastal areas, while 65 kg adsorbs into sewage sludge – a total of 107 kg.
(16.12.2011)
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Waste accounts for Norway
Major changes in landfilled waste
The total waste increased by 3 per cent last year. The amount disposed of at landfills has dropped substantially since 2007, and is at its lowest since 1995. On the other hand, the amount of contaminated soil and stones has increased.
(14.12.2011)
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Waste from building activities
1.54 million tonnes of waste from building activities
In 2010, 1.54 million tonnes of waste was generated by new constructions, rehabilitation and demolition activities<sup>1</sup> in Norway. Heavy building materials; mainly bricks and concrete, constituted about 40 per cent of the total waste generated. Mixed waste constituted 18 per cent, and asphalt and wood waste each made up 14 per cent of the total waste generated.
(13.12.2011)
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Waste treatment and disposal
Large increase in waste incineration
Incineration of waste has more than doubled over the last 10 years. In 2010, around 1.28 million tonnes of waste were incinerated – an increase of 28 per cent compared to 2009.
(13.12.2011)
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Waste from service industries
Less waste in the service industries
The service industries generated almost 1.4 million tonnes of waste in 2010. This is 11 per cent less than in 2008. As much as 45 per cent of the waste originated in the domestic trade business. Almost half of the waste consisted of mixed waste.
(12.12.2011)
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Hazardous waste
More hazardous waste in 2010
A total of 1.2 million tonnes of hazardous waste were sent for approved treatment in 2010; up 14 per cent from the previous year. Of this, 450 000 tonnes were made up of oil-containing waste. Since 1999, the amount of hazardous waste has increased by 114 per cent.
(12.12.2011)
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Waste in manufacturing industries
More manufacturing waste to recovery
Of all waste from Norwegian manufacturing industries, around three quarters was sent to recovery; either material recovery or incineration.
(12.12.2011)
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Activity in centre zones
Population density increases
Last year the number of residents increased, while the number of employees decreased slightly. The increase in the number of residents surpassed the increase in area, leading to a density increase in the centre zones.
(23.11.2011)
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Environmental expenditure in the mining, quarrying and manufacturing industries
Lower environmental expenditure in 2009
The total expenditure on environment protection in the industries was NOK 8.2 billion in 2009; a 17 per cent reduction in relation to 2008. Oil and gas extraction was down 29 per cent, whereas the expenditure was reduced by 7 per cent in the other industries.
(15.09.2011)
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Construction in the shore zone
Building activities along the shore increase again
After a couple of years with a decline in building activities in the Norwegian shore zone new calculations shows that the activity is again increasing. The increase was higher outside built-up areas.
(06.09.2011)
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Statistics by area. Areas protected - Nature Diversity Act and the Cultural Heritage Act, Svalbard Environmental Protection Act
Over 9 000 new cultural heritage objects in 2010
During the year 2010, one national park, 99 nature reserves, 8 829 archaeological monuments and sites, 166 listed buildings and 55 security zones have been protected. The total amount of protected areas in Norway exceeded 88 000, broken down into 86 700 on the mainland and 1 200 on Svalbard.
(29.06.2011)
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KOSTRA
municipal wastewater: 177 km of sewage system renewed
In 2010, 0.49 per cent, or 177 kilometres, of existing sewage pipeline system was renewed. Renewal of old pipelines was less than half the rate of installation of new wastewater pipelines, which was 1.22 per cent (441 kilometres). Total sewage pipelines are estimated at 36 100 kilometres.
(24.06.2011)
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Household waste
Less waste sent to landfills
The amount of household waste sent to landfills decreased by 60 per cent from 2009 to 2010. Around 6 per cent of household waste was sent to landfills in 2010.
(24.06.2011)
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Local environmental efforts in municipalities and county authorities
Minor changes in number of permissions for motor traffic
In 2010, Norwegian municipalities granted almost 13 900 new permissions for motor traffic on uncultivated areas and watercourses. In addition, nearly 11 400 permissions from previous years were still valid. The total number of valid permissions showed a small increase from the previous year.
(22.06.2011)
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Land use planning in municipalities and counties
Shore zone dispensations still rising
The number of applications for exemptions for new buildings in the shore zone has increased, as has the number of dispensations granted. We are nearly at the 2005 level.
(22.06.2011)
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KOSTRA
Municipal water supply: 212 litres a day per person
KOSTRA statistics on water supply show that more than 42 per cent of water to the municipal water pipeline system is consumed by households. An additional 2 per cent is consumed in holiday cottages or holiday homes. In one year, this means 212 litres a day per person.
(21.06.2011)
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Energy consumption per household
Major increase in the use of heat pumps
18.5 per cent of all households had a heat pump in 2009. For detached dwellings, this share was 33 per cent.
(19.04.2011)
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Emissions to air of greenhouse gases
Lower emissions from municipalities in 2009
From 2008 to 2009, greenhouse gas emissions were reduced in more than 300 of the 430 municipalities in Norway. The total reduction was approximately six per cent. Emissions from road traffic were three per cent down, while emissions from manufacturing industries were reduced by 17 per cent.
(22.02.2011)
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Energy use by municipality
Reduced energy use
The use of energy in Norwegian municipalities declined by 3 per cent in 2009. The use of energy declined in 238 of the 430 municipalities in Norway.
(22.02.2011)
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Land cover statistics
Updated land cover figures
The national mapping authority has compiled new figures for land cover in Norway. The mainland is a total of 323 787 km<sup>2</sup>, while the entire Kingdom of Norway is 385 186 km<sup>2</sup>.
(06.07.2010)
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Pesticide use in protected crops
Extensive use of biological control agents
In 2008, biological control agents were applied on 81 per cent of the greenhouse area of edible crops, while 27 per cent of the area was treated with chemical pesticides. Within ornamental crops, the corresponding shares were 37 per cent and 61 per cent respectively.
(22.03.2010)
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Waste - StatRes
1 per cent of Norway’s waste amount
The Central government disposed of 89 200 tonnes of waste in 2008. Half of this arose from health and social activities. On average, each employee contributed 395 kg of waste in 2008. The service industries generated twice as much waste per employee than the Central government.
(15.12.2009)
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Energy use in buildings within the Central government.
Highest energy use in hospital buildings
In 2008, average energy use in a sample of buildings within the Central government was 268 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>. Hospital buildings used 304 kWh/m<sup>2</sup><sup> </sup>and had the highest energy use per square metre, while the average energy use in Central government office buildings was 207 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>.
(15.12.2009)
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Energy use in buildings with service industries
Large variation in energy use
In 2008, average purchased energy use in 5 000 industrial buildings within service industries was 227 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>. The largest energy source was electricity, which accounted for 82.3 per cent of total energy use. Total heated area in buildings within service industries was 22.5 million m<sup>2</sup>.
(13.10.2009)
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Sulphur dioxide emissions
Historically low sulphur dioxide emissions
Norwegian sulphur dioxide emissions were reduced by 6 per cent from 2006 to 2007, resulting in the lowest emission figures in modern time. The decrease was mainly due to reduced emissions from stationary combustion, but emissions from industrial processes were also reduced.
(26.06.2008)
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Land use in urban settlements
Detached houses takes up most urban ground
More than one third of the land take in urban settlements is by areas of detached houses. Minor urban settlements demands more space, while larger ones builds in height. Close to one million employees works on 8 per cent of the total area of urban settlements. Less than one per cent of Norway's land area is covered by urban settlements.
(20.09.2005)
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