A Journey to the High North
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Posted by: Hannah Followill
Norway was a wonderful post for me and my wife, Jane. While it is the wealthiest country in Europe, its people — some of whom we now count as dear friends — are unpretentious, plain-spoken and deeply concerned about social and global issues. Though much of Norway’s wealth comes from oil and gas, the Norwegian government is strongly committed to environmental sustainability and is a leader in the transition to sources of green energy. Seventy percent of all vehicles in Norway are electric, and the country relies on hydropower for electricity. Norwegians also are acutely aware of the rapidly melting glaciers in the Arctic and the effect of this on the planet.
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