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Europe is dismantling nature β€” bit by bit

< 1 min. Read Β· Published by WPG on 24/10/25

Europe is dismantling nature β€” bit by bit

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< 1 min. Read Β· Published 24 Oct 2025

Europe is dismantling nature β€” bit by bit πŸ’”πŸŒ

A new investigation by NRK and European media shows that we are losing 1.5 billion square meters of nature every year.

That’s the equivalent of 600 football pitches β€” every single day.

And Norway? We’re building down the most per capita.

This isn’t just about climate. It’s about nature β€” the very foundation of life.

When we lose nature, we lose more than trees and soil. We lose silence, clean air, safety.

β€œWhen nature disappears, a part of us disappears too. We must find the will to protect what gives life value.”
– Morten Thorsby

At We Play Green, we believe in the power of community πŸ’š

Football holds a unique position, with a greater reach than politics. If we can get the football family to play on nature’s team, we can help turn the trend.

Nature loss is the silent crisis. Now we must show that willpower can change everything.

Read more here:
https://www.nrk.no/dokumentar/xl/europa-fra-gront-til-gratt_-nordmenn-bygger-ned-mest-natur_-viser-europeisk-kartlegging-1.17577504