Asbjørn Torvanger
Asbjørn Torvanger is a Norwegian climate expert and researcher known for his work in environmental economics and climate policy. He has contributed to various discussions regarding the costs and benefits of climate measures in Norway, emphasizing the importance of accurate and realistic cost assessments in shaping effective climate strategies. Recently, he was in the news for co-authoring a critique on misleading cost estimates used in the political debate surrounding climate initiatives, arguing that exaggerated figures undermine trust in climate policies.
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Recent news mentions
Asbjørn Torvanger is a researcher who commented on the challenges of understanding the budget's climate promises.
De rødgrønne partiene har forhandlet opp klimagassutslippene
Norway· 2025-12-07
Asbjørn Torvanger is mentioned as one of the authors questioning the costs of Norwegian climate policy.
Derfor må norsk politikk ha ambisiøse klimamålNorway· 2025-10-16
Asbjørn Torvanger is an economist at Cicero who calls for serious politics regarding climate measures.
Elbilpolitikken er kostbar, men ikke feilNorway· 2025-10-15Asbjørn Torvanger criticizes the lack of reliable cost estimates related to climate policy.
Ja, elbilstøtten er dyr – men hva er alternativet?Norway· 2025-10-10
Asbjørn Torvanger is mentioned as one of the authors criticizing the misleading cost estimates for climate measures.
Feilinformasjon om klimakostnader svekker debattenNorway· 2025-10-06