Norwegian Institute for Nature Research

When the hum of insects disappears

Several countries are warning of massive insect deaths. Right now we don’t know how matters stand in Norway. But that’s about to change.

Can windmills and seabirds coexist?

Can offshore wind power be combined with good seabird management? Using GPS to track seabirds, a research project has come up with a surprising answer.

Land under water: Estimating hydropower’s land use impacts

One of the key ways to combat global climate change is to boost the world’s use of renewable energy. But even green energy has its environmental costs. A new approach describes just how hydropower measures up when it comes to land use effects.

Gråbein, skrubb, varg. Det heter gjerne at «kjært barn har mange navn», men når det kommer til ulv er det sprikende meninger om sannhetsgehalten i dette ordtaket. Foto: Thinkstock

Is the “new” Norwegian wolf really wild?

Loved and hated. Admired and feared. Almost wiped out and restored. Wolves have a long and varied history in Norway and trigger strong feelings on both sides of the issue.