That's probably because Vietnam has a very humid climate. They say Vietnam is a region with so much rain and humidity that they farm four times a year. That's probably why they had a hard time in Germany. Spring has finally come for us. So there are a lot of flowers blooming. It's a shame that I can't go see the flowers because of the exam period, but I'm glad that I can see a lot of them at school. This is a picture I took recently, and as you can see, there are a lot of cherry blossoms blooming. How's the weather in your country these days? I wonder if spring has come there too.
Oh, I saw on the news earlier that 300 reindeer were killed by lightning while moving in Hardang Avira National Park. I thought there were lots of reindeer in the north, but it's strange to see so many moving around, and it's a pity that they were all struck by lightning together. Often such unfortunate things happen, we have a creature similar to the moose that keeps coming to where people live and getting run over and hunted. It seems that the environment has become too harsh for animals to live in.
Have you ever seen a reindeer? I met a moose two weeks ago when I was hiking with my school friends. I thought it jumped like a Taoist. Now that I'm talking, I have a lot to say, so thank you for continuing to answer!
Currently, Korea is experiencing a large forest fire and many cultural heritages are being burned down. It is a shame that these forest fires occur because it is so dry every spring. Currently, 38,665 hectares have been burned and are almost under control. The reason it has grown so much is because the wind is blowing too much. It is a shame that more such incidents will occur due to global warming.
Sorry, we haven't been home for a long time so we haven't been able to contact you. At this time of year, fires can break out anywhere in Korea. Dry winds, dust, and fallen leaves that haven't grown new yet have no moisture. That's why forest fires often occur, but this year is especially dry. Even now, my hands are so dry that they are very stiff.
Norway's green policy: Electric Vehicles, Carbon Tax and Oslo Norway is one of the world's most active countries in responding to climate change and achieving sustainable development. The country has promoted the transition to green energy on a national level and has achieved remarkable results in various areas such as the distribution of electric vehicles, the carbon tax system and the development of green cities.
It was expected that electric vehicles would take a long time to become popular because they are expensive and difficult to charge. However, Norway is currently the country with the highest penetration of electric vehicles in the world. Since the 1990s, the government has offered various incentives to buyers of electric vehicles. Representative benefits include exemption from purchase tax and VAT, free public parking, use of bus-only lanes, and reductions in road tolls and ferry fees (on rivers). Such policies have significantly lowered the actual purchase cost of electric vehicles and naturally led citizens to choose them. Unlike other countries, Norway produces a high proportion of its electricity from hydropower, so electricity is cheap and stable, creating an environment conducive to driving electric vehicles.
As a result, by 2024, more than 88.9% of new car sales in Norway will be electric vehicles (hybrids), and the plan is to completely ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2025. This will dramatically reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector. Norway was one of the first countries in the world to introduce a carbon tax in 1991. This system imposes a tax on the use of fossil fuels in order to reduce emissions, placing an economic burden on industries and transport sectors that emit large amounts of greenhouse gases, thereby encouraging greener choices. Revenue from carbon taxes on six product groups, including steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen, is mainly used for the development of renewable energy and investment in green industries.
Norway also participates in the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and is working to reduce greenhouse gases through the market. Oslo, the European Green Capital Oslo, the capital of Norway, has been selected as the European Green Capital for 2019 and is recognised as a model for green cities. The city has moved away from a car-centric urban structure and promoted the reorganisation of streets around pedestrians and cyclists, a city centre accessible only by electric vehicles, the electrification of public transport and the expansion of urban green spaces.
In particular, climate action projects with citizens, green architecture and energy use centred on renewable energy have established Oslo as a model case for responding to the climate crisis.
In this way, Norway is creating a sustainable and environmentally friendly society through a combination of strong government policies and a high level of environmental awareness among its citizens. The promotion of electric vehicles, the introduction of a carbon tax, and the greening of cities are not simple policies, but long-term investments and responsible choices for future generations.
I heard that countries like Norway are using electric cars. Do you drive an electric car? In our country, too, the need for electric cars is increasing, and electric car charging stations are popping up all over the place. I wonder if your country is like that too.
The Scandinavian Peninsula has many fjords formed by glaciers in the past, and it is amazing that they produce electricity in an environmentally friendly way through hydroelectric power generation. In our country, they produce such power from the sea using the difference between high and low tides. If I get the chance, I would like to see the beautiful canyons and waterfalls.
My name is HyunWoo Doo, and I am from Incheon/South Korea. I am studying at Incheon Haneul Academy. My dream is to physical education teacher or Urban Design & Architecture Engineer.
I am most interested in is Norway, Denmark, russia, U.S.A and Arctic Council countries. Because i'm interested in exploring Arctic-related routes ans disputes. I'm also interested inNatural scenery of Norway.
