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EVs greatly outsold gas-powered cars in Norway last year

January 8, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

Only when people start purchasing more electric vehicles than gas-powered ones can we truly say that the EV revolution is underway. Although the US still has a long way to go until that point is reached, there is one country where more than half of all cars sold are electric: … [Read more...] about EVs greatly outsold gas-powered cars in Norway last year

This is how Oslo cut pedestrian and cyclist deaths to zero

December 25, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

In an effort to make the city center free of cars, over the last few years, Norway’s capital of Oslo has been busy replacing nearly all street-side parking spots with bike lanes and sidewalks. The result? Last year, the city recorded zero pedestrian or cyclist deaths, bringing … [Read more...] about This is how Oslo cut pedestrian and cyclist deaths to zero

This autonomous robot is designed to help make fish farms more sustainable

December 16, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

As fish stocks began to diminish in recent decades, fish farming was seen as a way to supply the world’s growing demand for fish while taking the pressure off of wild fish populations. But the thing is, fish farms have been far from environmentally-friendly. In an effort to help … [Read more...] about This autonomous robot is designed to help make fish farms more sustainable

14 nations come together to launch plan to safeguard our oceans

December 3, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

In 2018, a panel of world leaders was established with the goal of creating a plan to achieve a ‘sustainable ocean economy’ in which our precious oceans are guarded against exploitation. The panel featured a mix of 14 developed and developing nations from around the world, … [Read more...] about 14 nations come together to launch plan to safeguard our oceans

This self-driving ferry in Norway can be hailed with the push of a button

October 30, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Water transportation is voyaging into the future after a Norwegian company announced it will launch a zero-emission ferry next year that is fully autonomous. Operating in a similar fashion to an elevator, passengers will be able to call the ferry to their location by simply … [Read more...] about This self-driving ferry in Norway can be hailed with the push of a button

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