Water levels in Norwegian reservoirs are unusually low, especially in South-West and Central Norway, after a dry and warm summer. Officials and energy analysts say this is likely to keep electricity prices high heading into winter.
A solitary beluga whale has been sighted in Norway’s Oslofjord and later in Sunnhordland, far south of its normal Arctic range. Researchers say the animal appears healthy but is likely separated from its group and urge people to keep their distance.
Magne Vorland (27) was surprised when he saw what was coming to the surface. "Unusual," says the expert.
In Etne in Hordaland, 30.4 degrees of heat were measured at 15 today. Never has it been so hot so late in the year in Norway.
Several bird species in the forest in Stord, Vestland, Norway are experiencing a significant decline, as indicated by the Raudlista 2021 report. Since 1980, 600 million birds in Europe have disappeared..