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water

Pesticide found in Danish drinking water is less dangerous than previously thought

A pesticide-degrading chemical discovered in Danish tapwater earlier this year is a smaller risk to health than initially feared, according to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen).

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Danish environment ministry to be probed over polluted water

Denmark’s National Audit Office (Rigsrevisionen) is to investigate the Ministry of Environment and Food over whether it did enough to ensure the quality of drinking water.

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Denmark's waterworks to be tested after pesticide discovery

Denmark’s Minister for the Environment has requested all waterworks across the country be tested for a pesticide which may be a health hazard.

summer

Danes hospitalised after drinking too much tap water

A number of people have received hospital treatment after drinking too much tap water in an attempt to stay hydrated.

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Watch: Nordic scientists get rare dolphin surprise

A playful dolphin has been caught on camera paying a rare visit to the waters between Sweden and Denmark. But there may be a serious reason explaining its appearance.

Tourism

Denmark's coastline suddenly much longer

The Danish tourism industry has a little problem – albeit a good one – as new measurements show the nation's coastline is nearly 20 percent larger than previously thought.

research

Dire water shortage by 2040, new studies warn

Reports co-authored by an Aarhus University professor say that we can squeeze enough water out of the earth for drinking or for power plants, but not enough for both.