We all hate it when beautiful, untouched waters are ruined by hydroelectric powerplants. But too few of us try to do something to prevent it. The other day, I stumbled upon this video from 2007 featuring the great Icelandic rock band Sigur Ros. Protesting against the building of an enormous dam project called the Kárahnjúkar… Read more »
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The battle in Arjeplog
Power plant – Do you like that word? How many beautiful rivers and landscapes have been destroyed because of the human hunt for money. More money. More, more and more. Or is it really about the money? Sometimes it feels like some people never get satisfied, they simply have to destroy something. In a world… Read more »
Barduelva – The Dark Side of Green Energy
We all love renewable energy, but it´s easily forgotten that this kind of energy can be pretty dirty, too. Barduelva, one of Scandinavia´s finest road-near rivers, is in a sad state. Barduelva is a mighty river, up to 400m wide as it twists and turns through the lush, green Bardu valley, surrounded by snow-capped mountains… Read more »
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