Norway & the Environment

This article explains how Norway has taken steps since 1991 to become a carbon neutral country. In Norway, 98-99% of the electricity used comes from hydroelectric plants. They have also added a carbon tax, and the "Apollo Mission" that captures carbon dioxide and stores it underground. Norway is said to be the custodians of the environment and they hope to be the driving force behind the new environmental agreement after the Kyoto protocol expires in 2012.

However, many agrue that what Norway is doing to help the environment does not fix what it is doing to pollute the environment. Greenhouse emissions have grown by 15%, and it has more emission by person than many countries of Europe. This is all due to Norway being the 3rd largest exporter of gas and 4th largest exporter of oil in the world.

I believe what they are doing is good at least they are trying to restore some parts of the environment. Norway is doing many things that other countries, like the United States, has not even considered. Yes they might be hurting the environment more than they are saving it, but at least they are trying. The actions that Norway has taken should be an example for other countries to follow.

LINK: http://www.economist.com/opinion/displayStory.cfm?story_id=12970769&source=hptextfeature