Norwegian osmotic energy on BBC

03/09/2009 //

BBC2's popular series 'Coast' headed to Norway for an hour long special to explore the enormous Norwegian coastline, which also included a fascinating segment on Norway's osmotic energy project.

Think aims to revolutionise car design

Norwegian electric carmaker Think is going to develop the car interior of the future in partnership with London’s prestigious Royal College of Art.

Norwegian eco houses a success in Midlands

Nearly a year after Home Secretary Jacqui Smith officially opened a development of 36 pre-fabricated and environmentally friendly Norwegian-built timber houses in Redditch outside Birmingham, the local press, residents and council have branded the project as a great success.

Gordon Brown’s environmental adviser praises Norwegian PM’s efforts on CCS

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Norwegian Foreign Minister in London

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Norwegian investors think sustainability

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Introducing ’Skrei’, the Norwegian miracle

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Fifth Nuclear Submarine Dismantled on Kola Peninsula

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Royal Norwegian Embassy in London