The Norwegian Headache

Economic interests and environmental interests can cause a huge conflict. This intriguing documentary shows the conflict between an environmentalist and over five million oil-wealthy Norwegians - represented by the attorney general. Norway is one of the largest exporters of oil and gas in the world, which has made it one of the wealthiest nations on the planet. Norway is also located in the Arctic, the part of the planet that’s heating up most rapidly due to climate change. At stake are the air we breathe, wildlife, the ocean and the future of coming generations. But Norway actually has a unique article in its constitution that should prevent this, Article 112: all unborn Norwegians have the right to a clean environment. The environmentalist therefore wants the Norwegian oil adventure to stop and is taking it to the Supreme Court for the first time in history. His opponents try to prevent 250.000 jobs from disappearing, as well as a sovereign wealth fund worth a trillion dollars and an exquisitely high standard of living.