World's First Electric Self-Propelled Container Ship Launches in Oslo to Replace 40K Diesel Truck Trips

The Yara Birkeland embarked on its maiden voyage, the world's first self-driving fully electric container ship.

By Blake Isbell

25 November 37 Views

Norwegian Fighter Jet Drops Training Mission to Save Patient

An F-16 fighter jet came to the aid of a patient who was fighting for his own life.

By Jeanne Goddard

25 April 35 Views

Ecstasy! Stash of Cheese Doodles Found After 86 Days in the South Pole

After 86 days in the South Pole, Norwegian explorer Aleksander Gamme, approached the final cache he left hidden in the snow at the start of his expedition. Extremely hungry, he hopes to find food, but has no memory of what he stashed there and doesn't expect to find much.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 April 32 Views

Corporations Join Norway in Creating $400M Rainforest Fund

These corporate giants are joining Norway in helping to fund rainforest countries meet the UN's Paris Climate Agreement standards.

By Tiffani Spengler

19 January 30 Views

Norway Wants to Give Finland a Mountain For Its Birthday

The country of Finland celebrates its 100th birthday in December and the people of Norway are trying to give them a new high point in their honor.

By Tiffani Spengler

24 January 35 Views

Watch Stag Climb to Elderly Woman's Window Twice a Day For a Snack

This unlikely friendship between an 80-year-old Norse woman and a stag with an affinity for treats is like the plot of a Disney movie waiting to happen.

By Tiffani Spengler

27 April 34 Views

In Major Game-Changer, Norway Pushed to Divert its Massive Wealth Out of Fossil Fuel

The bank responsible for the world's largest sovereign wealth just took a decisive stance against the fossil fuel industry.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 November 38 Views

All Cars Sold in Norway to be Electric by 2025

By using a strong incentive system, Norway is planning on making sure that all cars sold in the nation will be low or zero emission by 2025.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 April 48 Views

In World First, Norway Will Only Be Allowing Electric Ships to Enter Their Pristine Fjords

The initiative is not only expected to benefit the environment, but also ease the health concerns of local populations and visiting tourists.

By Jeanne Goddard

09 May 37 Views

Scientists Believe They Found a Way to Stop Future Hurricanes in Their Tracks

These Norwegian scientists believe they may have found a way to prevent hurricanes from forming using technology that has already been proved efficient.

By Tiffani Spengler

23 March 44 Views

Men on Norway's Soccer Team Take Wage Cut So Women Players Earn Equal Pay (They Already Win More)

Despite consistently performing better than the men's team, the Norwegian women's soccer team has been paid far less than their counterparts - until now.

By Jeanne Goddard

04 February 34 Views

Take a Free Tour of Snowy Norwegian Mountains, Viewed LIVE From the Front of a Train

A romantic live stream on YouTube captures it all — from the snowy mountain scenery to the cozy villages nestled in Norwegian hillsides.

By Jeanne Goddard

03 February 40 Views

Norway Set to Ban All Fur Farming

The ban will force over 300 different fur farms in Norway to close down by 2025.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 January 36 Views

Sign Encouraging 'Silly Walks' at Road Crossing Leads to Hilarious Video of Pedestrians

Inspired by the BBC Monty Python skit legend, a silly walk sign was erected in a small Norse town encouraging its citizens to strut, hop, and sashé.

By Jeanne Goddard

23 September 34 Views

This is the First City in the World to Install Wireless Electric Charging System for Taxis

Rather than wasting time trying to find and use charging stations, drivers will soon be able to power up their vehicles without having to plug anything in.

By Tiffani Spengler

28 March 45 Views