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We need a better definition of nature positivity
Nature positivity is a popular buzz word for those engaged in the offshore wind industry. But a recent study concludes that a scientific definition of what it really means, is missing.
Tor Erik Eriksen
EpicCanal
EpicCanal will help identify the best management option for historically polluted site near Liepaja, Latvia. Norwegian expertise on contaminated sediments from NIVA and NGI will be provided to local authorities.
Leadership and organization
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NIVA leads EU project for sustainable energy development at sea.
NiD4OCEAN is a pioneering EU project that combines the development of offshore renewable energy with the protection of marine biodiversity.
Plastic pollution
Pernilla Marianne Carlsson
PICO
Most people think of invasive species only as a nuisance with negative impacts on biodiversity and costs to society. However, some invasive species may also bring benefits, making it difficult to decide on the management strategy.
“Green” car tires are far from environmentally friendly
A recent NIVA study shows that so-called “green” car tires, which are marketed as environmentally friendly, can actually be just as harmful to the environment as regular tires – and in some cases even worse.
Car tires and environmental impact
Restoration transformed sea urchin desert into rich forest
In Porsangerfjorden in Finnmark, large-scale sea urchin removal has restored the kelp forest on a former marine desert landscape. Almost ten years after the sea urchins were removed, the project can report that millions of kelp plants and billions of small animals are still occurring.
Partners
DESTRESS
DESTRESS is a synthesis project based on existing monitoring data of European streams and rivers with the overall objective to provide guidance and knowledge to balance freshwater needs between riverine biodiversity and society needs.
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IRGC News
PAIRWISE
PAIRWISE aims to advance knowledge of antimicrobial resistance as a pollution in aquatic environments, wildlife, and livestock. PAIRWISE focuses on dispersal and dynamics of antibiotic resistant bacteria, antibiotic resistance genes and antibiotics in aquatic environments affected by wastewater treatment plants.
WatRes: antibiotic resistance in Hias inlet and effluent water
The WatRes project investigates the occurrence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistance genes from the Hias wastewater treatment plant to Lake Mjøsa, a main source of drinking water and irrigation.
Juan Carlos Farias Pardo
SIREN
SIREN (Integrated system for simultaneous recovery of energy, organics and nutrients and generation of valuable products from municipal wastewater) will develop a system that recovers energy, organics and nutrients from municipal wastewater while simultaneously generating valuable products.