Svalbard readings show increased methane emissions

21.06.10 Measurements taken in Svalbard confirm that the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continues to increase. Researchers are taking the increased methane concentration seriously. This is alarming if one of the reasons for it is the release of methane from thawing permafrost and the Arctic sea bed. Hele saken: Svalbard readings show increased methane emissions

Emissions and discharges from the oil and gas industry in 2009

17.06.10 Emissions to air from the petroleum industry declined in 2009. This applies to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and volatile hydrocarbons, according to the operating companies’ annual emissions reporting. Hele saken: Emissions and discharges from the oil and gas industry in 2009

Annual control fee for chemical products declared to the Norwegian Product Register in 2009

03.05.10 Deadline for paying annual control fee for chemical products declared in 2009 is 01 June 2010. Hele saken: Annual control fee for chemical products declared to the Norwegian Product Register in 2009

Major reduction of emissions of the most hazardous substances

01.03.10 Norwegian emissions of some of the most hazardous substances were reduced by over 50 percent in 2007 in relation to 1995. A new report presents data concerning prioritised substances in Norway. Prioritised hazardous substances; status in 2007 and emission prognoses (English summary)

Climate Cure 2020 shows how Norway can reduce emissions

18.02.10 Climate Cure 2020 has investigated a number of measures and instruments that can help to achieve the national target for greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. In the sector analyses, measures have been considered that have a total potential for emission reductions... Hele saken: Climate Cure 2020 shows how Norway can reduce emissions

New website about dangerous consumer goods

16.02.10 Six out of ten Norwegians say they want better information about consumer goods containing substances hazardous to health or the environment. Now the Climate and Pollution Agency has launched www.erdetfarlig.no (“Is it dangerous?”). The website has simple advice... Hele saken: New website about dangerous consumer goods

Annual update for 2009 of product information in the Norwegian Product Register

20.01.10 Deadline for sending annual update for 2009 is 11th of February 2010. Hele saken: Annual update for 2009 of product information in the Norwegian Product Register

SFT has become the Climate and Pollution Agency

18.01.10 After 35 years working for the environment the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) changes name to Climate and Pollution Agency. Our extensive and important field of work in climate change is now underlined. Hele saken: SFT has become the Climate and Pollution Agency

Clean firewood reduces emissions

18.12.09 The air concentrations of dioxins in Oslo ha been considerably reduced from 1989 to 2007. In order to reduce the emissions of dioxins from household heating it is essential to use clean firewood only. Hele saken: Clean firewood reduces emissions

How does the Carbon Offset Scheme work?

08.12.09 Emission Trading Scheme? Cap and Trade? What do these words mean? And how does it all contribute to reduced emissions of greenhouse gases? This animation shows how the scheme works. The film is produced by the Climate and Pollution Agency (Klif) in association... Hele saken: How does the Carbon Offset Scheme work?

Stricter controls on hazardous waste carried by ships

08.12.09 Five government agencies are now tightening controls on the export and import of hazardous waste by tankers and bulk carriers. Hele saken: Stricter controls on hazardous waste carried by ships

Status report for PCBs in Svalbard

26.11.09 The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) has together with the Governor of Svalbard and nine other departments and research institutions compiled the knowledge and administration status for PCB pollution in Svalbard by April 2008. Hele saken: Status report for PCBs in Svalbard

Cleaning up polluted soil in day-care centers and playgrounds

09.10.09 There are approximately 40 000 playgrounds including more than 6000 day-care centres in Norway. Some of these may be polluted by industrial activities, traffic or the use of contaminated soil in landscaping. Norwegian Pollution Control Authority has published... Hele saken: Cleaning up polluted soil in day-care centers and playgrounds

Cooperation with Romania on Environmental Technology and Green Public Procurement

29.09.09 The Norwegian and Romanian Ministries of the Environment have launched a joint project on Environmental Technology and Green Public Procurement. The aim of the project is to strengthen the national infrastructure in Romania in order to support eco-innovation... Hele saken: Cooperation with Romania on Environmental Technology and Green Public Procurement

Use of natural refrigerants for new applications

16.09.09 New fact sheets on refrigerants has been published by the Norwegian association of refrigeration end users “Forum for kuldebrukere (FOKU). The fact sheets contain practical and technical information about the use of natural refrigerants and are meant to promote... Hele saken: Use of natural refrigerants for new applications

New guide for exporters of used goods

18.06.09 A new guide from the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) is aimed at exporters of used goods. The guide is in English and shows clearly what is classified as goods and what is classified as waste and therefore illegal to export. Hele saken: New guide for exporters of used goods

Emissions/discharges from the oil and gas industry in 2008

10.06.09 There was a reduction in the petroleum industry's discharges of environmentally harmful chemicals to sea in 2008. Emissions of volatile hydrocarbons were also reduced, while carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions were somewhat higher. This is primarily due to a new... Hele saken: Emissions/discharges from the oil and gas industry in 2008

Successful Chinese cooperation to be extended

04.05.09 The cooperation between the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) and the environmental authorities in the city of Zunyi in China has led to important environmental improvements. This cooperation is one of five projects which will form the base for a new... Hele saken: Successful Chinese cooperation to be extended

Regulation of biocidal products in Norway

25.02.09 Biocidal products are used to control harmful organisms. Many of these products are hazardous to human health and the environment. The Biocidal Products Directive (BPD (98/8/EC) introduces harmonised rules for authorisation of active substances and biocidal... Hele saken: Regulation of biocidal products in Norway

Foam has polluted around fire training areas

04.02.09 The earlier use of perfluorinated compounds (including PFOS) in firefighting foam has polluted the soil around four fire training areas. SFT will ensure that necessary clean up measures are carried out and that other fire training areas where such foam has been... Hele saken: Foam has polluted around fire training areas