Soil microbes may hold the key to afforestation on former farmlandScience
Muser NewsDeskFebruary 13, 2025
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Soil microbes may hold the key to afforestation on former farmland
Forests returning to former agricultural lands often face slow recovery, hindered by depleted soil biodiversity and lingering agricultural impacts. A new approach to afforestationRestoring soil…

Denmark achieves milestone with 75,000 hectares of untouched forestNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 27, 2025
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Denmark achieves milestone with 75,000 hectares of untouched forest
Denmark has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to biodiversity and wild nature by designating 75,000 hectares of untouched forest. This achievement comes with…

Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern EuropeClimate
SourceJanuary 17, 2025
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Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern Europe
Major cultural changesSun stones to be exhibited in CopenhagenVolcanic eruption 2,900 BC A volcanic eruption around 2,900 BC, documented through ice core analysis from Greenland…

DOF BirdLife calls for permanent ban on fireworks in Denmark’s Natura 2000 areasNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 27, 2024
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DOF BirdLife calls for permanent ban on fireworks in Denmark’s Natura 2000 areas
Denmark’s Natura 2000 sites, which encompass some of the country’s most valuable wetlands and coastal areas, are home to large concentrations of waterfowl. DOF BirdLife…

Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recyclingNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 20, 2024
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Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recycling
Denmark, a country among the highest producers of waste in Europe, is enacting a new law designed to curb excessive packaging use and enhance recycling…

Flood risk assessment expands to 51 municipalities across DenmarkNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 20, 2024
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Flood risk assessment expands to 51 municipalities across Denmark
The number of municipalities in Denmark identified as being at significant potential risk of flooding has nearly doubled, increasing from 27 to 51. This sharp…

EU project to boost bioeconomy through grassland biorefineriesNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024
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EU project to boost bioeconomy through grassland biorefineries
A new initiative, the Rural BioReFarmeries (RBRF) project, is set to revolutionize the bioeconomy in Europe by focusing on green biorefineries powered by grasslands. Funded…

Copenhagen takes on its biggest climate threat: WaterNews
SourceDecember 6, 2024
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Copenhagen takes on its biggest climate threat: Water
By Camille BAS-WOHLERT Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP - In low-lying Copenhagen where rising sea levels, groundwater and rainfall pose a risk to infrastructure, the Danish…

Image of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, DenmarkNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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Image of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, Denmark
This satellite image, captured on 2 October 2024 by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows Gribskov, Denmark's fourth-largest forest, and the nearby Lake Esrum. Covering more…

Denmark paves the way for ambitious zero-emission zonesNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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Denmark paves the way for ambitious zero-emission zones
Denmark is set to transform urban life as a new law empowers municipalities to establish zero-emission zones, where only vehicles without exhaust pipes are permitted.…

UN launches initiative to counter climate disinformationClimate
Muser NewsDeskNovember 20, 2024
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UN launches initiative to counter climate disinformation
As the world grapples with the accelerating impacts of climate change, the United Nations has announced a bold new initiative aimed at combating disinformation that…

Denmark’s major parties agree on carbon tax on livestock: governmentNews
SourceNovember 18, 2024
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Denmark’s major parties agree on carbon tax on livestock: government
Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP - Denmark's government said Monday that the country's major parties had agreed on the details of the world's first carbon tax…

New grant aims to prepare more danish companies for climate challengesNews
Muser NewsDeskNovember 15, 2024
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New grant aims to prepare more danish companies for climate challenges
A new grant of DKK 26 million (aprox. 3.5 million Euro) from Industriens Fond will expand the reach of the Klimaklar Produktionsvirksomhed (Climate-Ready Production Companies)…

European leaders meet to re-energise offshore wind powerNews
SourceOctober 24, 2024
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European leaders meet to re-energise offshore wind power
Odense, Denmark (AFP) - The countries bordering the North Sea meet in Denmark on Thursday to seal commitments to boost offshore wind power, a sector…

Greenland extends detention of anti-whaling activist Watson to November 13: policeNews
SourceOctober 23, 2024
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Greenland extends detention of anti-whaling activist Watson to November 13: police
Copenhagen, Denmark (AFP) - A Greenland court on Wednesday extended the detention of US-Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson for three more weeks, pending a decision…

Roskilde University researchers launch sustainable shrimp production pilot on BornholmNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024
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Roskilde University researchers launch sustainable shrimp production pilot on Bornholm
Roskilde University (RUC) researchers have secured EU funding to launch an innovative shrimp farming project on the Danish island of Bornholm. With support from the…

Europe’s 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transitionNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024
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Europe’s 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transition
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT), held in Aalborg, Denmark, brought together mayors and representatives from across Europe to renew their…

Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024News
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 26, 2024
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Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024
Aarhus, Denmark, has secured the top position in the 2024 Happy City Index, a global ranking of urban well-being and happiness. This achievement highlights the…

Eco-guilt and eco-shame shape environmental choices, study revealsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024
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Eco-guilt and eco-shame shape environmental choices, study reveals
A study from the University of Copenhagen has uncovered that guilt and shame play significant roles in shaping individuals' daily environmental decisions. These emotions, closely…

Denmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remainNews
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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Denmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remain
A recalculation of Denmark's nitrogen reduction targets, known as the second opinion, has provided a stronger foundation for environmental efforts, particularly regarding the country's aquatic…

Ship with 20,000 litres of diesel fuel sinks off GreenlandNews
SourceSeptember 19, 2024
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Ship with 20,000 litres of diesel fuel sinks off Greenland
Copenhagen, Denmark (AFP) - A ship carrying 20,000 litres of diesel fuel ran aground and sank off Greenland's coast on Thursday, said authorities who were…

Danish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recyclingNews
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
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Danish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recycling
Researchers from Roskilde University are leading an ambitious project called CircleHealth, which aims to reduce the consumption of plastic and textiles in hospitals across three…

Anti-whaling fight continues from prison, Watson saysNews
SourceSeptember 2, 2024
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Anti-whaling fight continues from prison, Watson says
By Camille BAS-WOHLERT | AFP Nuuk, Denmark - Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson's detention in a Greenland prison pending his possible extradition to Japan has not…

Denmark and EU push for stronger partnerships with Africa in new strategyNews
Adrian AlexandreAugust 27, 2024
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Denmark and EU push for stronger partnerships with Africa in new strategy
Denmark, in collaboration with the European Union, is set to deepen its engagement with African countries, emphasizing equal partnerships and aligning with the continent's aspirations.…
