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Nature and the environment: Pollution and climate
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Wastewater statistics ‘mapped out’
Statistics Norway has attempted to create a simplified map of the country’s wastewater facilities. The visualisation shows the divide between the predominantly high-grade chemical and/or biological treatment in the east of the country and the Trøn...
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Municipal wastewater 2016
Reports 2017/40
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Agriculture and Environment 2017 - State and Development
Reports 2017/41
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Hazardous waste increasing faster than the economy (GDP)
A total of 1.48 million tonnes of hazardous waste was sent for approved treatment in 2016 – an increase of around 84 per cent compared to 2003. In contrast, the gross domestic product (GDP) and population have only increased by 23 and 15 per cent ...
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230 km of the sewage system renewed
In 2016, 230 of the 37 400 kilometres of the existing sewage pipeline system was renewed, representing 0.62 per cent. Furthermore, 55 per cent of inhabitants were connected to wastewater facilities that complied with treatment permit requirements.
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Further decrease in nitrogen oxides emissions
In 2015, 134 100 tonnes of nitrogen oxides (NOx) were emitted in Norway. This means a continuation of the declining emission trend. The emissions were 5.4 per cent lower than in 2014, and well below the obligation in the Gothenburg Protocol of 156...
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Greenhouse gas emissions decreased last year
Total greenhouse gas emissions in 2016 amounted to 53.4 million tonnes CO2 equivalents, according to preliminary figures. This is almost 1 per cent less than in 2015.
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Agriculture and environment 2016
Reports 2017/04
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Use of biological control agents and chemical pesticides in greenhouses in 2015
Reports 2016/45
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Fewer sand filters, but increasing number of mini wastewater treatment plants
In 2015, there were around 330 000 small wastewater facilities in Norway. Compared to 2002, this is a reduction of around 10 000 facilities, or around 3 per cent. The reduction is most evident among sludge separators with sand filters, which is do...
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Municipal wastewater 2015
Reports 2016/40
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Greenhouse gas emissions up 1 per cent in 2015
Emissions of greenhouse gases from Norwegian territory amounted to 53.9 million tonnes in 2015. This is 0.6 million tonnes, or about 1 per cent, more than the preceding year. The increase is mainly due to higher emissions from oil and gas extracti...
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New calculation method pushes up emissions
New calculations for 1990-2015 show larger emissions than earlier estimates. Norway still fulfils its commitments for emissions of nitrogen oxides and sulphur dioxide. Norway has not reached the target emissions of ammonia and Non-Methane Volatile...
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Small changes in emissions of hazardous substances
There were comparatively small changes in emissions of hazardous substances from 2014 to 2015. Some large increases are due to casual annual variations, while there was a substantial 10 per cent drop for mercury.
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Emissions from Norwegian economic activity, 1990-2015
In 2015, greenhouse gas emissions per produced NOK were at about the same level as the previous year. 2015 is the first year since 2010 that the emission intensities have not decreased.
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