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A new report summarise the results from a review of the existing calculation methodologies and factors used to calculate annual loads to air, water and soil from products, based on annual consumption of hazardous substances in products. [21.12.04] Read more Hazardous substances polluting the Arctic Brominated flame retardants and perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS), both classified as hazardous substances, have been found in samples taken from polar bears and glaucous gulls on Svalbard and Bear Island. Organic hazardous substances weaken the immune systems of glaucous gulls. [16.12.04] Read more Brominated flame retardants in the Arctic A new study shows that the infusion of brominated flame retardants to the Arctic is doubling every fifteenth year, while PCB levels are dropping. [08.11.04] Read more Increase in greenhouse gases The monitoring on Svalbard in 2003 revealed that the concentrations of most greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continue to increase. Strongest was the rise of about 25 per cent in the concentrations of the two most commonly used HFCs (125 and 134a) from 2002 to 2003 which even exceeded the 20 percent increase in 2001-2002. [21.10.04] Read more Norwegian support to environmental management in China Norway will contribute with 7 mill. NOK to promote environmental management and cleaner production in the historic Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, in China. The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) and Zunyi Environmental Protection Bureau will carry out the project, aiming at strengthening implementation, control and enforcement of environmental laws. [12.10.04] Read more SFT Polluting Less Employees of the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) are producing less waste and using automobiles less frequently for business trips. Plus, a continually increasing number of them walk or bicycle to work. Energy consumption figures for the head office in Zero environmentally hazardous discharges The petroleum industry is on its way to achieving the goal of zero environmentally hazardous discharges to the sea by the end of 2005. A number of oil and gas companies must however initiate further measures in order to meet the target. The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) is following the work closely. [01.09.04] Read more Hazardous substance in the Arctic The hazardous substance deca-BDE has been detected for the first time in polar bears and glaucous gulls in the Increased environmental supervision The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) and the county governors together carried out about 1900 inspections of businesses in 2003, revealing in the process that importers and dealers often know little about the possible health and environmental impacts of the products they market. At the same time, however, SFT sees some environmental improvements in certain sectors. [06.05.04] Read more More brominated flame retardants in the Arctic Levels of brominated flame retardants in the Arctic are increasing, and there are still worrying levels of other hazardous organic substances in humans, seabirds and marine mammals in the area, according to a new report from the international environmental programme AMAP. [28.04.04] Read more Breakthrough in EU on chemical substances The EU has approved a new classification of around 900 chemical substances, a measure that will enhance the level of health and environmental protection. Reduced emissions of hazardous substances Emissions of several hazardous substances were reduced in the period from 1995 to 2001, a new report from the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) reveals, but further emission reduction efforts are still necessary. The environmental authorities are working to have both the use and emissions of these substances completely eliminated or reduced considerably at the latest by 2010. [11.03.04] Read more Guide to chemical suppliers SFT introduce a new guide to the regulations on classification and labelling of dangerous chemicals and has therefore no legal status. Under these regulations dangerous chemicals are defined as those chemicals that may be hazardous to health or the environment or represent a fire or explosion hazard. Read more [10.03.04] Industrial pollution in your neighbourhood Today the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) launched the European Pollutant Emission Register (EPER), the first Europe-wide register of industrial emissions into air and water. For the first time, detailed information on pollution from around 10,000 large industrial facilities in the EU and Norway is publicly accessible on the internet. Read more at EEA [23.02.04] Turbid waters in the Skagerrak reduce life The amount of particulate matter in the waters of the Svalbard measurements show an increase in greenhouse gases The monitoring of greenhouse gases taking place at the Zeppelin Station near Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard has revealed that there are increasingly high concentrations of most greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, with results showing a rise of about 20 per cent in the concentration of the two most commonly used HFCs (125 and 134a) from 2001 to 2002. Pleminary data for 2003 indicate a continuation of this increasing trend. [05.02.04] Read more The Arctic absorbs huge amounts of atmospheric mercury New research has revealed that the bioavailability of mercury in plants and animals in the Arctic increases as soon as the sun returns to the area in the spring. [03.02.04] Read more Substitution of hazardous chemicals The substitution principle is a useful tool in efforts to reduce risks from hazardous chemicals. According to this principle, anyone who uses dangerous chemicals must evaluate whether they can achieve the same results using less dangerous substances, without using chemicals at all, or by using a different method. [03.02.04] Read more Emission requirements during oil loading The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) is looking to alter the requirements on emissions of non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) from the loading of crude oil offshore at the Statfjord, Gullfaks, Draugen, Åsgard, Norne, Glitne, Balder, Jotun and Njord fields. [19.01.04] Read more Screening Procedure for the coast The Norwegian coast north of 62oN bordering the Offer regarding shredding of cars SFT invite offers to buy Norwegian derelict cars for 2004. All tenderers must operate in line with relevant environmental permits and regulations as enforced by national authorities. The offer should be delivered no later than 28 November at 12.00 noon Norwegian time. Read more [13.11.03] Regulations of chemicals and products The purpose of the Regulations relating to restrictions on the use, etc. of certain dangerous chemicals is to prevent certain dangerous substances and preparations from causing injury to health or environmental damage. [04.04.03] Read more Brominated flame retardants in Norway The registered consumption of brominated flame retardants in Launch of new State of the Environment A new version of the award winning web service State of the Environment Norway is now being launched. It will come on line from Monday 27 January 2003. [27.01.03] Read more Action plan for flame retardants The Norwegian Government has adopted a new action plan to substantially reduce emissions of brominated flame retardants by 2010. Flame retardants represent a growing threat to health and the environment. [09.01.03] Read more Joint Nordic data base on chemicals Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Will leave chemical ammunition Chemical ammunition scuttled in Skagerrak in 1945 shows little sign of corrosion. The conditions of the wrecks seem to have changed very little since the last investigation in 1989. A new report therefore recommends to leave the ammunition where it is. [18.11.02] Read more Access to environmental information The Norwegian Government has proposed a new law giving citizens improved rights of access to environmental information from both the public administration and private businesses. [15.10.02] Read more Greener choices easier than you think Many everyday household chemicals can harm people’s health or the environment. But we can all do something to reduce the risk and minimize our impact on the environment. SFT gives you practical advice about what you can do. [08.10.02] Read more Transfer of emergency preparedness system for acute pollution The responsibility for the national contingency response system will be transferred from the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) to the Norwegian National Coastal Administration from 1 January 2003. [10.09.02] Read more Draft action plan for the reduction of emissions of brominated flame retardants Brominated flame retardants are used in a large number of product types to make them less flammable. Many brominated flame retardants are known to have very harmful properties. Norway’s target is to reduce emissions of these substances substantially by 2010. Read more [18.07.02] Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Norway Preliminary figures show that the total emissions of Norwegian greenhouse gases, measured as CO2-equivalents, were 56.4 million tonnes in 2001 From 1990 to 2000 the emissions have increased by 6.3 per cent. [09.07.02] Read more Air pollution effects in the Norwegian-Russian Border Area Studies of human health in the Nikel-Pasvik area revealed no major health effects that can be ascribed to the air pollution by nickel and sulphur dioxide. A new report from SFT summarises the environmental status in the border area based upon the most important findings from Norwegian and Russian research. [04.04.02] Read more Oil Spill Dispersants Policy in Norway Dispersants are valuable tools in marine oil spill response. Dispersants can prevent and reduce acute oil pollution. Used properly, modern dispersants reduce the impact on the environment, and are particularly well suited to protection of sea birds and reduction of shoreline oiling. [28.02.02] Read more New HES regulations on the Norwegian continental shelf The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD), the Norwegian Board of Health and SFT have co-operated in developing joint, total regulations relating to health, environment and safety (HES) on the Norwegian continental shelf. [17.01.02] Read more New regulations on nonylphenol and octylphenol and CCA preservatives The Ministry of the Environment have laid down regulations relating to nonylphenol and octylphenol and their ethoxylates and regulations relating to a prohibition on the use of timber impregnated with CCA preservatives. [18.12.01] Read more Carbon storage in harvested wood products and forest in Norway A new report presents analyses of carbon storage in harvested wood products and forest in Norway [26.10.01] Read more A ray of sunshine in acid skies A new publication from SFT offers a convenient summary of the provisions of the Gothenburg protocol, the results of emissions reduction measures, and their cost, and includes short definitions and explanations of essential concepts. [18.09.01] Read more Norwegian Pollution Authority Halts Exploratory Drilling in the Barents Sea Three environmental NGOs have lodged appeals against the discharge permit with contingency plan requirements granted by SFT to the oil company, Norsk Agip, for the drilling of an exploratory well in the Barents Sea. In order to ensure correct processing of the appeal, SFT has given the appeal suspensive effect. Until the appeal has been settled, Norsk Agip cannot begin drilling operations. [06.09.01] Read more Annual report on direct and riverine inputs to Norwegian coastal waters Riverine inputs of nutrients, selected heavy metals and one persistent organic pollutant (lindane) to Norwegian coastal waters from 10 main and 145 tributary rivers were monitored during 1999. Also inputs from rivers, not part of the monitoring programme, as well as direct discharges to marine waters along the coast from Sweden to Russia, have been estimated. [06.07.01] Read more Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Norway 1990-1999 A new report from SFT presents an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions and sinks in Norway from 1990 to 1999. Together with all industrialised countries, the Norwegian emissions are reported on a yearly basis according to UNFCCC guidelines. In this year's report emissions by sector has been included. [22.05.01] Read more New web site about Norwegian Environmental Assistance Our new web site on www.norad.no/environment offers information about Norwegian Environmental Assistance. Seven agencies with an environmental assistance agreement with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) provide the information. [30.03.01] Read more Harmonised Quantification and Reporting Procedures for Hazardous Substances At the Fourth North Sea Conference in 1995, ministers invited Norway, as host country for the next ministrial meeting, to develop transparent and harmonised reporting procedures for discharges, emissions and losses of hazardous substances. [27.03.01] Read more Development of HARP Guidelines Ministers at the Fourth North Sea Conference invited Norway to develop transparent and harmonised quantification and reporting procedures for nutrients. Norway has responded to this invitation by developing such procedures through the project "Harmonised Quantification and Reporting Procedures for Nutrients" (HARP). A new publication from SFT reports on the development of HARP guidelines. [10.01.01] Read more Collective action - common gain This new publication presents both the scope and the results of Norwegian environmental assistance in Eastern Europe from 1993 to 2000. Read more [04.01.01] Greenhouse gas emissions in Norway 1990-1998 This report presents an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions and sinks in Norway from 1990 to 1998. Emissions are reported according to UNFCCC Common Reporting Format. SFT is responsible for the report. Statistics Norway has supplied data and valuable comments. Read more [13.09.00] Verification of the Norwegian emission inventory The Norwegian emissions of greenhouse gases are reported annually by SFT to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This new report represents the Norwegian contribution to the work on verification of emission estimates. Read more in PDF [01.09.00]
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