Local CorrespondentsIn this section you will find a selection of local climate related news. Written and submitted by our local country/state correspondents. Get an impression of how people living in a country/state handle climate change and what they (are planning to) do about it. The GNOMEDIARIES Local Correspondent team are working to fight climate change in over 5 countries around the globe. This blog is a record of their personal accounts, thoughts and opinions. NOTE: All views and opinions expressed here are those of the authors themselves and do no necessarily represent the views of GNOMEDIARIES or its partners.
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The Netherlands are not prepared for disasters |
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Any Gnome Correspondents - The Dutch Diary
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Written by Roel Gillesen - Dutch Correspondent
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Tuesday, 21 August 2007 |
 Officials of several Ministries have shown that The Netherlands is behind on maintenance regarding the protection against epidemics, floods and computer regulated systems. This is a conclusion of the NOS (Dutch Broadcasting Foundation) after studying reports they received from the Government. |
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CO2 emission decreased for the second year in a row |
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Any Gnome Correspondents - The Dutch Diary
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Written by Roel Gillesen - Dutch Correspondent
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Thursday, 16 August 2007 |
 The emission of CO2 (carbon dioxide) has been decreased for the second year in a row now. Last year, the emission was 208 billion kilo's, of which the major part was CO2. This has been reported today by the "Dutch central bureau for statistics" and the "environment and nature plan bureau". |
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Climate changes in Norway |
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Any Gnome Correspondents - The Norwegian Diary
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Written by Kristin Over-Rein - Norwegian Correspondent
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Saturday, 11 August 2007 |
 The effects of climate change on the Norwegian environment are already becoming apparent, and major changes in habitats and species composition are expected. Traditional outdoor recreation activities will also be affected by the changes. |
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Sustainable Dance Club |
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Any Gnome Correspondents - The Dutch Diary
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Written by Roel Gillesen - Dutch Correspondent
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Wednesday, 08 August 2007 |
 Ever wandered if just having fun and working on a better environment can be combined? Look no further! Now there is “Sustainable dance club”. This unique concept consists of technology that produces energy by dancing people. The dance floor produces energy from the movements of dancing people.
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Shared cars popularity boosting |
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Any Gnome Correspondents - The Dutch Diary
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Written by Roel Gillesen - Dutch Correspondent
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Sunday, 05 August 2007 |
 More than 20,000 Dutch use the approximately 1100 cars, companies such as GreenWheels and ConnectCar issue for sharing. Last year the line grew according to the association for shared Car Use with approximately 45 percent. |
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Investments in Windmills doubled |
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Any Gnome Correspondents - The Dutch Diary
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Written by Roel Gillesen - Dutch Correspondent
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Sunday, 15 July 2007 |
 Investments in Windmills have been doubled last year to 793 million Euro's. The Netherlands now have approximately 1848 windmills, that produce a total of 1615 megawatt; enough to provide 1 million households of power. |
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