Tag: Carbon dioxide
Martin Kinnunen (SD): We will be involved in the government’s climate policy
One of the government’s major challenges is to reduce Sweden’s carbon dioxide emissions in order to reach both the national and EU climate targets. They mean, among other things, that Sweden’s net emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere must be zero by 2045 at the latest and that emissions must have decreased by 63 […]
The next few years are crucial according to the heaviest climate report to date
The globe discusses the latest IPCC report with polar scientist and meteorology professor Michael Tjernstrom and professor Line Gordon who is director of the Stockholm Resilience Center and professor of sustainable development. This decade will be decisive in being able to limit warming to 1.5 degrees and the measures taken now may have consequences for […]
Finnish Fazer announces two rounds of negotiations in as many days
The line would not only enable an increase in baking capacity, but also reduce the bakery’s total energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions significantly. The negotiations concern a total of 218 people and some white-collar workers working in Lahti. Possible cuts are planned to be implemented in stages between 2023 and 2025. Fazer announced that […]
Climate activist Greta Thunberg deletes her ‘end of the world’ tweet
Stockholm [Sweden]March 13 (ANI): Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has deleted a tweet she made in 2018 expressing concern that unless fossil fuels are phased out by 2023, climate change will “wipe out the entire human race,” Russia Today reported. In the post, Thunberg quoted a “leading climate scientist” who claimed that if we don’t […]
CO2 pumped underground for the first time
Crown Prince Frederik graced the stage yesterday at an event in Esbjerg, which inaugurated an experiment with technology that pumps carbon dioxide emissions back into the ground, reports DR. In the ocean not far from the case, a decommissioned oil platform was used to begin pumping the gas under the sea. The CO2 was brought […]
Experts: Finland’s emissions are falling rapidly, measures to strengthen the carbon sink
“The future looks promising. The green transition will strengthen Finland’s competitiveness, raise labor productivity and promote attracting investments to Finland. viewed Markku Ollikainenchairman of the climate change panel. “Using the full innovation potential requires effective public guidance.” The climate change panel published on Thursday report outlines measures to enhance climate action in Finland. An independent […]
Purra of the Basic Finns is the only party leader who is ready to postpone the goal of carbon neutrality
“Threshold Questions [for coalition co-operation] will naturally be resolved in the negotiation phase, he answered the question whether the opposition party could join the government coalition committed to the current goal. He also expressed opposition to the idea of taking action to meet the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s goal of […]
Finavia’s environmental investments total almost 10 million euros
Water protection is important because by improving the management of stormwater flowing from the runway, the microbiome of the ditches and streams near the airports can be protected,” he says. Henry HansonDirector of Finavia. The Finnish Civil Aviation Authority’s infrastructure investments in 2023 will total more than 15 million euros, of which around 4 million […]
Economic Policy Council: The next government needs a credible plan to adjust public finances and combat climate change
Demand more targeted measures to mitigate the effects of crises Additional spending on military and other security-related uses has likely been necessary, while certain measures to increase purchasing power, such as a temporary reduction in VAT on electricity, have not been necessary. Severely affected households must be helped. However, not all households and companies can […]
The Climate Fund invests EUR 10 million in Norsepower to accelerate the reduction of emissions in the shipping industry
Emissions from shipping are predicted to increase without additional measures, so the development and scale of solutions that reduce emissions in the shipping industry is crucial. Norsepower reduces emissions by providing ships with wind power with the company’s own rotor sail. Depending on the wind conditions, Norsepower’s product can reduce the ship’s fuel consumption by […]
The need to produce less steel if we want to achieve zero emissions: Research
A new study focused on the Japanese steel industry shows that if we are truly committed to zero emissions, we must prepare for a scenario where the amount of steel produced is lower. Japan has set a goal of reducing steel emissions by 46 percent by 2030 and zero emissions by 2050. For now, the […]
How to transform your home decor on a budget using DIY ideas
If you’re looking to spruce up your home decor without breaking the bank, plenty of DIY projects can help you achieve it. From simple painting jobs and adding new furniture such as VidaXL garden tables to more extensive renovations, there are several ways you can give your home a makeover on a budget. DIY project […]
Solar system estimated to be about 4.57 billion years old: Study
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Astronomy, researchers using isotopic analysis found that carbonate minerals from the asteroid crystallized in reactions with water, which initially accumulated on the asteroid as ice in the still-forming solar system and then warmed to liquid. They say that these carbonates formed very early – in the […]
Background report of the Norwegian Economic Council: Flat-rate transfers are the most effective way to deal with unequal fuel taxes for low-income households
However, the tax burden is higher for low-income car-owning households. The Economic Policy Council’s new background report analyzes different compensation models. The report was written by a doctoral researcher Selina Clarke and empirical analysis by the researcher Kimmo Palanne. “In summary, a flat-rate transfer would compensate for the costs to low-income households, but it would […]
The researchers from Suomalainen Luke were surprised by the politicians’ skepticism
“I find it completely incomprehensible that these carbon sink calculations can vary so much. And then people run after them and suddenly start jumping to conclusions. This is not how it should go, he stated in a discussion hosted by the Central Association of Rural Futures and Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK). “We need […]
Greta Thunberg arrested in Germany (VIDEO)
The police dragged the Swedish climate activist away from a coal mine demonstration Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in western Germany on Tuesday. Reporters captured the moment Thunberg was taken away by riot police during a protest against the expansion of a coal mine in Luetzerath, North Rhine-Westphalia. Located between Aachen and Dsseldorf, […]
Greta Thunberg was arrested in Germany
The police dragged the Swedish climate activist away from a coal mine demonstration Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in western Germany on Tuesday. Reporters captured the moment Thunberg was taken away by riot police during a protest against the expansion of a coal mine in Luetzerath, North Rhine-Westphalia. Located between Aachen and Düsseldorf, […]
Orpo marvels at the “incomprehensible” variation in carbon sink calculations
“I find it completely incomprehensible that these carbon sink calculations can vary so much. And then people run after them and suddenly start jumping to conclusions. It shouldn’t be like this, he argued in the election debate hosted by the Central Association of Rural Futures and Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK). “We need to […]
Heat pumps boost Europe’s transition to clean energy
Heat pumps provided just 10% of the world’s heat for buildings in 2021, but a recent report on heat pumps by the International Energy Agency notes that their use is indeed gaining momentum across Europe as countries seek to reduce their reliance on Russian gas imports while cutting carbon emissions. “Heat pumps have the potential […]
Heat pumps drive Europe’s clean energy transition
Heat pumps provided just 10% of the world’s heat for buildings in 2021, but a recent report on heat pumps by the International Energy Agency notes that their use is indeed gaining momentum across Europe as countries seek to reduce their reliance on Russian gas imports while cutting carbon emissions. “Heat pumps have the potential […]
Finavia’s goal is to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions to almost zero
We have taken practical measures and have been able to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 64% compared to ten years ago. Next, we aim for zero emissions at our airports,” says Mikko ViinikainenFinavia’s director of responsibility and environment. Finavia reduces its carbon dioxide emissions as low as it is technically and economically possible, i.e. very […]
A multi-billion euro steel plant is far from a certainty, experts remind
Widowed on Wednesday reminded According to Helsingin Sanomat, the availability of funding has weakened significantly since the early days of successful industrial start-up companies, such as the Swedish startup Northvolt, founded in 2017, which managed to gather not only funding but also the know-how needed for construction and operation. a large battery factory in Skellefteå, […]
A four billion euro investment in the green steel factory Inko
– Finland is an ideal place for our project. It has an ambitious low-carbon goal, green industry-supportive and predictable operating conditions, fossil-free energy and a highly skilled workforce. Inkoo was chosen as our location because of the high-quality infrastructure and the availability of clean electricity. In addition, the ice-free deep harbor enables efficient, low-carbon logistics […]
Finnish climate goals need help from consumers, says a panel of experts
“Encouraging consumers to make climate-friendly choices faster would be a way to ensure that emission reduction goals are achieved cost-effectively.” comment Jyri Seppäläprofessor of sustainable consumption and production at the Finnish Environmental Center (Luukas). The carbon footprint of Finnish household consumption was approximately nine tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per inhabitant in 2015, which, according […]
President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö’s New Year’s speech on January 1, 2023
The past year suddenly took us back to the past. To something that we had started to consider generation after generation more and more distant and almost impossible in its absurdity. The horrors of the Great War returned to Europe. Many problems that directly affect our daily lives make our burden of worry even more […]
The collapse of Finland’s carbon sinks is a national emergency, an expert tells YLE
“This is an outright national emergency” Jyri SeppäläProfessor of Luke, stated For YLE on Wednesday. He estimates that compensating the erosion of carbon sinks will cost the country between two and seven billion euros. Estimating the final price is challenging because it depends on the availability and pricing of moving units; the units currently pay […]
The Finnish government understands that more needs to be done, Ohisalo says about the report on shrinking carbon sinks
“We discussed the report positively and we must continue our work. The data is extremely alarming and the government agrees that more needs to be done.” Luke published the results on Wednesday its report for reasons of land use, land use change and unprecedented change in the forest sector. The main reason is that the […]
HS: Finland participates in warming as much as it did in the early 1990s
The statistics challenge the self-image and reveal that the country still affects global warming as much as it did 30 years ago. The turnaround is due to the introduction of more accurate calculation methods at the Natural Resources Center (Luukas). The updated calculations reveal that the carbon sink of the forests has consumed so much […]
Confirmed information: Finnish land use now produces more carbon than it binds
Finland’s land, which is largely covered by forest, is now a source of carbon dioxide emissions due to increased logging and slower tree growth.
LUT is planning Finland’s first advanced research microreactor
Juhani HyvärinenThe professor of nuclear technology at LUT says that the reactor will be used as a training, research and demonstration facility. It will be connected to the municipal corporation Lappeenranta Energia’s district heating network. “The safety and design of the micromodular reactor make cooperation with Ultra Safe Nuclear an ideal choice for LUT and […]
Luke: Finland should make bold changes to subsidies for agriculture and forestry
Luke posted on Friday policy directive This requires a thorough reassessment of the support system for agriculture and forestry in order to emphasize climate goals more and to encourage agricultural companies and forest owners to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and promote the growth of carbon sinks. “The climate effects of current agricultural and forestry subsidies […]
Fossil fuel projects increase despite warnings from scientists
Although scientists continue to insist that the planet must move away from its reliance on oil, gas and coal to effectively combat climate change, hydrocarbon development projects continue to emerge. Several countries, cities and NGOs are calling for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. Within the next few years, multinational companies such as Qatar Energy, Gazprom, […]
Multinational companies open new gas plants, despite climate change warnings
Although scientists continue to insist that the planet must move away from its reliance on oil, gas and coal to effectively combat climate change, hydrocarbon development projects continue to emerge. Several countries, cities and NGOs are calling for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. Within the next few years, multinational companies such as Qatar Energy, Gazprom, […]
Defense forces for the use of biofuels on land, at sea
The share of biofuels will be gradually increased in order to halve the carbon dioxide emissions of the land and naval forces during the current decade.
According to scientists, global warming of more than 1.5 degrees is likely
Countries can reduce the amount of time they spend in a warming world by making more ambitious climate commitments and cutting carbon emissions faster, according to a new study led by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the University of Maryland and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. . They warn that […]
Screaming protesters disrupt Biden speech
The howling activists demonstrated against fossil fuels as the US president spoke at a climate conference in Egypt US President Joe Biden was interrupted by screaming protesters during a speech at the UN climate conference COP27 in Egypt on Friday. While Biden boasted about his green policies, the protesters demanded an end to the use […]
Screaming protesters interrupt Biden’s speech
The howling activists demonstrated against fossil fuels as the US president spoke at a climate conference in Egypt US President Joe Biden was interrupted by screaming protesters during a speech at the UN climate conference COP27 in Egypt on Friday. While Biden boasted about his green policies, the protesters demanded an end to the use […]
This is how the war in Ukraine characterizes the UN climate meeting
The EU wants to continue to wear a global leadership shirt in climate work. In recent years, the Commission has put forward proposals for ambitious targets. The EU Commission wants to reduce the Union’s emissions by 55 percent by 2030 and further make the EU completely climate neutral by 2050. But at the UN climate […]
APN podcast: Will Finland’s attitude towards China change?
In the Yle Uutisten podcast, we hear about Finland’s evolving view of China and find out what Finnair’s carbon dioxide emission project looks like on the ground in India.
Greta Thunberg calls for the downfall of capitalism
The teenage climate activist also blamed “racism” for warming the planet Swedish eco-activist Greta Thunberg has turned her attention to the political arena, calling for the downfall of capitalism, which she claimed is responsible for climate change. The 19-year-old climate campaigner launched his book – ‘The Climate Book’ – in London on Sunday night, telling […]
3 million euros in grants for projects promoting green in the built environment
This application process is part of the Ministry of the Environment and Economy’s low-carbon built environment program, in which a total of 40 million euros are invested in climate work related to the built environment. Grants are awarded in seven application rounds. This is the Ministry of the Environment’s third application round, and the last […]
YLE: The decades-long growth of Finland’s forests is slowing down and threatening climate goals
Luke stated a year ago, the growth has slowed down to 103.5 million cubic meters per year, which is a drop of a couple of percent from its previous estimate. Statistics Finland, on the other hand, revealed earlier this year that land use, land use change and forestry seem to have become a source of […]
Nord Stream’s methane leak is smaller than previously feared
Photo: Pixabay/klassensprecher930 When the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines were shut down in late September, likely as a result of sabotage, large amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaked into the Baltic Sea, raising fears of both an environmental disaster and a blow to the climate. The two damaged pipelines, which link […]
46 projects to enhance the green transition in the built environment
“The built environment produces about a third of Finland’s greenhouse gas emissions. On the other hand, the green transition also offers great business opportunities for the construction industry, including the fact that the demand for solutions that improve energy and material efficiency stops and stagnates. The decrease in biological diversity continues to grow. There is […]
Scientists have discovered a link between ocean acidification and rapidly melting arctic ice
The new study, published Thursday, Sept. 30, in Science, the flagship journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, is the first analysis of Arctic acidification that includes data spanning more than two decades from 1994 to 2020. . Scientists have predicted that by 2050 – if not earlier – the Arctic sea […]
Marin: The explosions in the Nord Stream pipeline were no accident
“The explosions in the Nord Stream pipeline were intentional in light of all available information. Deliberately damaging and sabotaging the pipeline could be connected to a broader effort to undermine the stability of the Baltic Sea region and incite fear in Europe,” he analyzed. press conference in Helsinki. However, he refrained from speculating on who […]
Research: Arctic lakes are disappearing in a surprising climate discovery
Webb’s research reveals that over the past 20 years, Arctic lakes have shrunk or dried up completely in the pan-Arctic region, which includes northern parts of Canada, Russia, Greenland, Scandinavia and Alaska. The findings offer clues as to why mass desiccation occurs and how the loss can be slowed. The lost lakes serve as cornerstones […]
The WMO warns of repeated heat waves in the coming decades
The pattern is linked to observed global warming that may be caused by human activity, raising serious concerns about the planet’s future, the UN weather agency said. “We expect to see major impacts on agriculture. During previous heat waves in Europe we lost large parts of the harvest. And in the current situation – because […]
The number of passengers at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport increased by almost 600% in the first half of 2022
About 85 percent of passengers at the country’s largest airport traveled internationally. The most popular destinations were Germany, Spain, Sweden and Great Britain. Despite the increase in passenger numbers at Helsinki-Vantaa, the recovery has been slower than at many other European airports. According to Finavia, the reason is that the number of passengers transferring at […]
Carbfix has received a subsidy from the European Union
Icelandic carbon sequestration company Carbfix has received funding from the European Union for the construction of the Coda Terminal collection and disposal center, which is to be built in Straumsvík. The grant is the largest an Icelandic company has received from EU funding, amounting to ISK 16 billion. Carbfix carbon sequestration technology is by dissolving […]
Danish news: Despite the extended deadline, 40,000 tax forms from companies in Denmark are still missing
The Danish Tax Agency has said in a press release that there is still a lack of 40,000 accounting forms from companies in Denmark. The deadline, this morning, was postponed after operational problems last week at Nets – the company behind national services such as Dankort and NemID. According to the agency, these issues have […]
Ordinary reed would be a suitable material for the green transition
Despite the expanding growth area and volumes, the use of industrial scale has not progressed e.g. due to underdeveloped harvesting techniques. “Lignocellulose-based reeds need to be considered on a global scale as part of the green transition,” says Timo SuutarlaBusiness Development Manager at Green Industry Park. Suutarla acted as a mentor in a student working […]
Climate panel chair: A new emissions plan is urgently needed due to the loss of carbon sinks in forests
Markku OllikainenThe chairman of the climate panel warns that the government’s commitment to making Finland carbon-neutral by 2035 is slipping out of reach. This follows last month’s news that, for the first time in history, Finland’s entire land use and forestry sector (officially known as LULUCF) has become a source of net emissions. Ollikainen, Research […]
Right now: The European Parliament is voting on new climate laws
The European Parliament today voted against the plans to change emission rights. Later today, Parliament also votes on a controversial proposal on how to sequester carbon dioxide in forests and land, something that affects Sweden, as well as a carbon dioxide tariff on certain imported goods outside the EU. Listen to climate reporter Annika Digréus’ […]
Swedish sustain tech company Wayout and EP Kamat Group introduce environmentally friendly technology to reduce the carbon footprint
Goa [India], May 28 (ANI / NewsVoir): The award-winning sustain-tech company Wayout and EP Kamat Group signed a partnership contract on Saturday in the presence of Dr Pramod Sawant, Prime Minister, Goa. The companies unveiled the environmentally friendly technology that can be used effectively to reduce the carbon footprint and its positive impact on the […]
For the first time in Finland, land use became a source of emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 remained at the previous year’s level. Forests are Finland’s most important climate change mitigation area. highlighted Helsingin sanomat newspaper. They sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and thus act as important carbon sinks. The significant increase in fellings, in turn, corresponds to an increase in CO2 emissions. Emissions from land […]
Wednesday’s magazines: NATO hurdles, protein from the air and aging icebreakers
Turkey’s roadblock to Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership have been in the news all week. Diplomats from the two Nordic countries are expected to meet with a Turkish delegation in Ankara to discuss Turkey’s concerns and demands on Wednesday. However, Turkey is not necessarily the only obstacle to Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO. According […]
In Scandinavia, wooden buildings reach new heights
SKELLEFTEA, SWEDEN – A sand-colored tower glitters in the sunlight and dominates the skyline of the Swedish city of Skellefteå when Scandinavia uses its wood resources to lead a global trend towards building environmentally friendly high-rise buildings. Sara Kulturhus is one of the world’s tallest timber buildings, made mainly of spruce and rises 75 meters […]
Across China: “Plogging,” a purity raging among Chinese youth
YINCHUAN, April 24 (Xinhua) – Picking up trash while jogging or running may not be an obligation, but some environmentally conscious youth in China see it as an important social duty. In 2019, Xu Jia, 35, from Yinchuan, the capital of northwestern China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, saw a poster featuring a “plowing” activity and […]
It’s time for Canada Infrastructure Bank to take back its public purpose
The Canadian Infrastructure Bank (CIB), a federal state financial institution, opened its doors five years ago with great promise, promising to invest $ 35 billion in investments for “the next generation of infrastructure that Canadians need.” But instead of investing public money in public services, CIB has instead privatized our water, transportation and electricity. For […]
Planetary health, shrinking wild salmon stocks and the happiest country in the world: Finland in the World Press
The Snowchange team taught the villagers about the area, its wetland ecosystem and how best to take care of it. The Milky Way wetland was successfully regenerated, creating a safe haven for biodiversity and at the same time transforming the wetland over time from a carbon source to a carbon sink. Prior to the project, […]
Kari: The European crisis shows that Finland is moving in the right direction in terms of climate policy
“The crisis in Europe has shown that the direction of Finland’s climate policy has been the right one: building a fossil-free welfare state is also part of security policy. Accelerating the green transition is becoming increasingly important. Clean domestic solutions bring work and well-being to Finland and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Last week, […]
Finland launches long-delayed nuclear power plant
The costly power reactor is expected to reduce the Nordic country’s dependence on electricity imports The Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor, located in western Finland, has finally been connected to the national grid and started electricity production, according to the Finnish operator Teollisuuden Voima (TVO). The 1.6 gigawatt reactor, whose launch was originally planned for 2009, […]
Global food system, food practices account for 21-37% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions
(14% of global greenhouse gas emissions) and energy use in buildings (16%) and almost as much as industry (21%) and electricity generation (25%). In fact, in a scenario where emissions from all other sources are stopped, emissions from the global food system alone will cause enough greenhouse gases to heat the planet above the 1.5 […]
Roundup: New record-breaking Olympic spirit shines in Beijing 2022
BEIJING, February 12 (Xinhua) – New records have been set, new stories have been written and the Olympic spirit shines here on Saturday, when the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics reach halfway. RECORD SLOTSAT The National Speed Skating Oval, commonly known as the Ice Ribbon, has been hailed as the “fastest ice” at sea level, where […]
Research shows that extreme heat is the new norm in the oceans
And these extremes, the researchers said, increase the risk of collapse of critical marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and algal forests, changing their structure and functioning and threatening their ability to sustain life. services to human communities. The researchers conducted the study by mapping sea surface temperatures over a 150-year period to determine […]
The consumption footprint of Helsinki residents is larger than in many others
However, residents of many other municipalities may not be able to make the same choices when it comes to food and exercise. Energy is Helsinki’s main culprit. The use of fossil fuels in the production of district heating increases the consumption footprint of residents by more than 3.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. Helsinki Energy […]
The storms in the southern ocean are releasing carbon dioxide
The world’s southernmost ocean, the southern ocean surrounding Antarctica, plays an important role in the global climate because its waters contain large amounts of carbon dioxide. A new international study involving researchers at the University of Gothenburg has looked at the complex processes that control air-sea gas flows, such as carbon dioxide. Storms bring carbonated […]
Swedish power plants use oil to keep the lights on
A Swedish power plant that is crucial in keeping the country’s lights on used almost eight times more oil last year when the energy crisis increased demand for the dirtiest fuels. It is the latest proof of how the fight against global warming has ended up in the back seat when Europe is facing a […]
Denmark aims for zero use of fossil fuels in domestic flights by 2030
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Denmark has announced that it will abolish fossil fuels used in all domestic flights by 2030, in an attempt to achieve its climate goals. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, in a speech on New Year’s Eve, emphasized her desire to eliminate all fossil fuels used in domestic flights, while admitting that plans are […]
Allianz buys into the Swedish housing portfolio via a new joint venture with Heimstaden Bostad
Allianz Real Estate, on behalf of several Allianz companies, and Heimstaden Bostad AB have today announced a new joint venture that gives Allianz exposure to a Swedish housing portfolio with 99 assets. The portfolio, acquired by Heimstaden Bostad from Akelius, has a gross asset value of EUR 3 billion and includes assets in two of […]
Yle is reviewing the climate change statements of activists, politicians and stakeholders
False news is spreading rapidly and opinions about the climate crisis are often dominated by fact-based statements, so fact-checking can be a useful tool both in educating the general public and in monitoring public figures. Yle has therefore factually reviewed a number of statements on climate change made by politicians, activists, pressure groups and other […]
Net-zero flights are not just fantasy
Photo: Pixabay / Lars_Nissen As international air travel recovers from COVID-19 restrictions, are greenhouse gas emissions from aviation expected to increase dramatically? and with it, review of the industry’s environmental credentials. Aviation emissions have almost doubled since 2000 and reached one billion tonnes in 2018. Climate Action Tracker considers the industry’s climate performance to be […]
Greenland’s nutrients are changing as a result of global impacts, the study notes
The study was published in the journal Progress in Oceanography by leading author Maria Vernet of the University of California Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego. This finding adds to the understanding of the carbon cycle and the availability of nutrients in this rapidly warming and changing environment. Phytoplankton are arguably the most important […]
Institute: The growth of Finnish forests is slowing down for the first time in 60 years
Forest growth figures have begun to decline, says a report From the Natural Resources Center (Luke). For the last time in Luke’s 100-year history of forest growth reports, anything but a growing trend was observed 60 years ago. Forest growth is a major contributor to climate efforts and its decline could significantly hamper efforts to […]
Finland’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen sharply
Finland’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 decreased by 9 per cent compared to 2019, Statistics Finland revealed Press release. The drop is explained by the warm winter as well as the structural changes in electricity production and the decrease in transport traffic. Emissions from the country’s largest emitter, the energy sector, fell 11 percent […]
Robot density almost doubled worldwide
By region, the average robot density in Asia / Australia is 134 units, in Europe 123 units and in the Americas 111 units. The 5 most automated countries in the world are South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Germany and Sweden. “Robot density is a barometer that monitors the degree of automation adoption in the manufacturing industry […]
Reykjavík will be a smart, carbon-free city
Reykjavík City Council has authorized Reykjavík to formally apply to be one of 100 carbon neutral smart cities in Europe by 2030. This was stated in a Reykjavík City Communication. It is essential to tackle climate change Following the approval of the Green Plan by the City Council in December 2020, four working groups were […]
COP26: African youth demand that rich nations keep promises
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – Africa is at the forefront of climate change. Nowhere is this more evident than Lake Chad, which covers almost 8% of the continent and provides for tens of millions of people. The UN says it has shrunk by 90% since the 1960s due to drought. The resulting competition for resources has caused […]
G-20 gets climate agreement, but activists fear that the deal is not big enough
ROME – On Sunday, Pope Francis called on world leaders to hear “the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor”, while urging them to develop effective responses to global warming and give hope to younger generations. The pope made his appeal in Rome, where leaders attended his first personal G-20 summit since […]
Hope is eroded when COP26 climate promises fall away
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – Hopes that the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow will result in a new agreement on a significant reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions, after China and Russia declined to attend the conference and India’s promises did not live up to expectations . The summit began on Monday when dozens of world leaders […]
The Finnish business trip will not return to the level before Covid, the survey states
It seems highly unlikely that the Finnish commute will return to pre-coronavirus levels. Yle asked 30 companies at the top of the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange about their future plans. A total of 25 respondents responded to the survey, almost all of whom indicated that they planned significantly fewer business flights in the future than […]
Special cloth saved the Swedish glacier from melting in the summer – TheMayor.EU
Special cloth saved the Swedish glacier from melting in the summer The first time this approach was tried was in Scandinavia A fabric sheet was used to protect part of the Helags Glacier in northern Sweden during the summer, with the result that it helped to save at least 3.5 meters of its height from […]
