Tag: Carbon neutrality
Finland’s carbon neutrality goal is in danger due to the slow growth of forests, warns WMO head Taalas
The 2035 goal is challenging – and achieving it has become more difficult when Finland’s forests are not as big a carbon sink in the future as has been assumed, said Petteri Taalas, head of the World Meteorological Organization.
Varma’s wooden house in Helsinki’s Katajanokka to support carbon neutrality goals
The frame of the building consists of 2,500 wooden elements, and the facades will be installed in the spring, and the construction of the interior of the building is scheduled to begin in the summer. The approximately 16,000 square meter building for rent will house, among other things, Stora Enso’s head office and the S […]
NATO negotiations, elections and exciting summer plans: Finland in the world press
Sweden saw the meeting as a step forward despite Turkey’s blockade and objections. “The most important thing today is that we have gathered,” the Swedish negotiator Oscar Stenström told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Politico reported. Stenström added that the countries have agreed on further meetings. The article also discusses the alliance’s speculation about […]
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 […]
Thursday’s papers: Basic Finnish people want to postpone climate goals, invoice fraud and the increase in the price of gasoline
Riikka Purra, the chairman of Basic Finns, was the only one to state in the climate panel aimed at party leaders that Finland’s carbon neutrality goal of 2035 should be postponed until 2050.
Denmark and California expand green cooperation
Commitment to the green transitionCalifornia is an excellent example of a state committed to a 100 percent clean energy future, and with its 1,350 km of coastline, California holds enormous potential for offshore wind energy. The Danish Energy Agency will help Californian authorities to optimize the regulatory framework for offshore wind, reduce the risk for […]
Finland is applying for a place at the core of IMO to promote sustainable and safe shipping
“Sustainability, safety, modern technology and the well-being of seafarers are the key issues of Finnish maritime transport. At IMO, we strive to promote solutions that can promote these goals, says State Secretary Pilvi Torsti. Thanks to its geographical location, Finland has a long maritime history, which makes the Baltic Sea a lifeline for the country. […]
Research projects promoting green and digital transition receive funding from the Academy of Finland
The selected research projects broadly promote the green and digital transition by developing new solutions for promoting carbon neutrality and for curbing and adapting to climate change. Research topics are related to the health effects of climate change, sustainable energy technology, forestry and environmental law, among others. According to the professor Johanna Myllyharjuchair of the […]
The Finnish government is accused in the complaint of not complying with the Climate Act
Initially, the erosion of carbon sinks caused by intensive logging and the slowing down of forest growth weakens the basis of national climate policy. Greenpeace and SLL believe that the government has unlawfully neglected its duty to assess the need for additional measures and initiate a process to strengthen carbon sinks, which has jeopardized its […]
The Finnish government sued for neglect of emissions in the first climate trial
Activists say that the Finnish government has failed to achieve the ambitious goal of carbon neutrality.
Saaret wins an international competition for the development of Makasiinranta’s shoreline
The winning entry is the Konsortium Gran team’s Saaret. The winner was chosen from among the four works that reached the second stage of the competition. The competition, which also attracted international attention, promoted discussion on the topic and encouraged residents to actively participate in the development. In the two interactive stages of the competition, […]
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, […]
Report: Finland on a narrow path towards carbon neutrality by 2035
Although, according to the climate report, the country could barely achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2035, the task looks even more challenging given the recent reduction in carbon sinks due to high logging rates and slowing forest growth. “In terms of emissions, we are progressing towards a carbon-neutral Finland in 2035. However, in […]
The Finnish government responds to the interpellation regarding energy policy
“We are facing an energy crisis, and you, the government, are not on top of the situation.” Riikka PurraChairman of Basic Finns, According to Helsingin Sanomat. Purra criticizes the government in particular for building its energy policy on wind power: “I wonder if the vision is that every night employees should look at the wind […]
The K group prepares to save electricity by planning to reduce the lighting in its stores and adjust the heating
“As a large operator, we naturally have to do our part when we work together to save electricity. We believe that with certain exceptional measures, we can temporarily reduce K Group’s electricity consumption by up to 15-20%, if electricity production in Finland requires it,” says Antti KokkonenK group’s real estate technical services. “Cutting total electricity […]
Friday’s papers: Party Prime Minister Sanna Marin, gang violence and wind in a heat wave
prime minister Sanna MarinThe party video continues to attract worldwide attention Helsingin sanomat newspaper to ask whether a drunken political leader is a threat to national security. "It is not a positive thing from a security point of view," Professor of cyber security at Aalto University Jarno Limnéll told Helsingin Sanomat. "Finland and its high-level […]
Lintilä: “Unfortunately, bills are the biggest incentive for energy saving”
The government will launch an information campaign at the European Forum in Turku on August 25. The campaign will continue to encourage households to take actions, such as lowering indoor temperatures and reducing showering throughout the fall, for example in connection with the annual energy saving week in October. Some Finnish households are already struggling […]
Survey: Finns do not believe that relations with Russia will improve
Three out of four people living in Finland do not believe that relations between Finland and Russia will improve during the decade, according to a survey commissioned by the Municipal Development Foundation. As part of the survey, more than half of the respondents also had low confidence in the adequacy of social and health services. […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport turns 70 years old
In July 1952, Prime Minister Urho Kekkonen opened the new Helsinki-Vantaa Olympic transport for use for a month and a half. Construction of the airport continued after the Olympics. Air traffic at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport officially started on October 26, 1952. At first, only one runway was available. The first airport building was a wooden barracks, […]
Vote: 80% want to expand nature reserves
About 80 percent of people are in favor of expanding Finland’s nature reserves. This is evident from the survey of Economic Research Yle. Young people and women were most enthusiastic about growing Finnish nature reserves. 38 per cent said they wanted more protection measures on both state-owned and private land, while 42 per cent wanted […]
Felling exceeds a sustainable level in southern Finland, says the Natural Resources Center
According to the Institute of Natural Resources (Luke) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, an average of 91 per cent of the largest amount of sustainable wood has been felled in Finnish forests over the past five years. Luke has estimated the largest sustainable harvest of sawn timber and energy wood in the country’s […]
Basic Finns, Christian Democrats back NATO application
One of Finland’s largest opposition parties, the Basic Finns, said it supported Finland’s application to NATO. Party chairman Riikka Purra said the party council voted 61-3 in favor of membership. He spoke at a press conference in Helsinki on Saturday afternoon, which began more than an hour later than originally planned. The second largest opposition […]
Film rebellion activists fined for police disobedience
About 22 Extinction Rebellion activists have been fined for failing to comply with police orders during a protest in the capital last summer. The activists blocked a busy street in the center of Helsinki and wanted to get the government to declare a climate and ecological emergency and bring forward Finland’s carbon neutrality target from […]
A recent report by the IPCC draws attention to consumer behavior in meeting climate targets
“Having the right policies, infrastructure and technology to change our lifestyles and behaviors can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40-70% by 2050.” stated Priyadarshi ShuklaChairman of the IPCC Third Working Group. Minister for the Environment and Climate Emma Kari (green) stated The report draws attention to the role of consumers “not only as policy drivers […]
Minister: Finland has been weaned from its dependence on Russian energy
Finland must work to end its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko (Cen) said Tuesday. The archipelago is leading a special ministerial working group set up to deal with issues caused by the Russian occupation of Ukraine. Finland needs to move closer to renewable energy in order to end its dependence […]
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 expects climate action from agriculture
The Finnish government is seeking to cut emissions from agriculture as it competes towards one of the world’s most ambitious climate goals. Reducing methane in livestock and farming is a key part of the strategy, while the national emissions trading scheme aims to reduce emissions from transport. Minister of the Environment Emma Kari (Green) announced […]
New climate law for Parliament
“The decision on the Climate Change Act is the most lasting effect of this government. It will ensure that the carbon neutrality target of 2035 is maintained and that climate work continues outside the election period. carried out in close collaboration with researchers and the objectives set by law are based on scientific advice. ” […]
Climate change round table on medium-term climate change policy plan
Russia’s attack on Ukraine underlines the need to phase out the use of fossil fuels as soon as possible. A fossil-free welfare state is better for both the environment and the security situation, ”says the Minister of the Environment and Climate. Emma Kariwho chaired the meeting. The main topic of the climate policy round table […]
The health and social reform includes changes to the law on environmental requirements for public vehicle procurement
The law, which came into force in August 2021, obliges municipalities and state administrations to ensure a certain share of zero-emission and low-emission vehicles in public procurement. The law applies, for example, to the procurement of municipal and state or parish vehicles and transport services for school transport, waste collection, local bus transport and transport […]
YLE: Finnish parties consider ways to compensate for sharply rising fuel and energy prices
Juha PylväsThe chairman of the Parliament’s parliamentary group told the Finnish Broadcasting Corporation that the parliamentary group would be ready both to lower the threshold for its own responsibility and to raise the maximum amount from 7,000 euros. He added that the reduction is particularly attractive because of its relatively rapid impact. Both considered the […]
Police transfer charges against more than 50 climate activists to the prosecutor
Helsinki police have completed a preliminary investigation into the protest of climate activists by the Elokapina demonstration movement in October last year, when the protesters waded and glued to the entrance to the Government Castle in central Helsinki. Elokapina is the Finnish branch of Extinction Rebellion’s environmental group. In a press release released on Wednesday, […]
The climate panel is demanding more from the government
In its view, significant emission reductions could be achieved in agriculture, transport, separately heated buildings and energy and non-emissions trading plants. “Preparations should be made to increase emissions reductions by about a million tonnes by some mechanism, either now or later. If emissions do not start to decrease, this could be taken care of, for […]
Minister Emma Kari: This spring will be critical in building a fossil-free Finland
“With the new Climate Change Act, carbon neutrality by 2035 is a binding goal for Finland that will guide our climate work in the long term throughout the government. The plans serve as practical guidelines for how we can build our climate work. The medium-term climate change policy plan for transport, agriculture and individual heating […]
Basic Finns leave a motion of censure on fuel and electricity prices
The opposition Basic Finns announced that they were leaving an interpellation, which is the first step towards a motion of censure on the Prime Minister’s government. Sanna Marin (SDP) on the issue of fuel and electricity prices and its view of the government’s inability to respond to the situation. According to the chairman of Basic […]
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 […]
The Finnish forest industry, the use of cars, is the subject of a review in the OECD’s environmental review
Finland has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions, but not fast enough, according to a recent environmental report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD’s Finnish Environmental Review 2021 stated that although the Nordic country is known as a pioneer in environmental policy and ambitious goals, it is not "not completely on […]
Nordea Group study: Most are concerned about the impact of energy prices on housing costs
More than half of Finns are concerned about the effects of higher energy prices on their housing costs, Nordea Bank says. According to a survey commissioned by Nordea, 58% of respondents expressed concern about energy prices. One in four said rising energy prices are making it harder for them to cope with their housing costs. […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Ministers ignore exposure warning, better guidance needed, second not for rescuing Malmi airport
According to Helsinki magazine Helsingin sanomat newspaper, Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä (Cen) took part in a floorball match between Finland and Latvia on Sunday afternoon, although he had been informed on Saturday of possible exposure to the coronavirus. Lintilä had attended a meeting on Friday, which was also attended by the Foreign Minister […]
Finland’s energetic efforts to be carbon neutral by 2035
PASSIONS ends up deep among Scandinavians who have a reputation for their incessant obsession with environmental issues. The people and governments of these countries are hypersensitive when it comes to keeping their environments clean and green. It is a value that is permeated by most Scandinavians and I observed this virtue during my four and […]
Finland’s future Minister of the Environment on the Glasgow climate agreement: "Something, but not enough"
Future Minister for the Environment and Climate Emma Kari (Green) considers the outcome of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, which ended this weekend, to be somewhat better than expected. Kari, who was interviewed on Yle TV1 on Monday morning, said that although climate conferences often end in disappointment, progress is still being made. "More […]
Police arrested activists for a climate demonstration in front of Helsinki City Hall
Police have arrested 14 climate activists after a demonstration by the Finnish branch of the Extinction Rebellion in Elokapina in front of City Hall on Friday night. Police said protesters have been arrested on suspicion of disobedience to police. The protest was scheduled for the last day of a climate change conference in Glasgow, Scotland, […]
The new draft COP26 declaration dilutes demands for the phasing out of fossil fuels
A text released by the COP26 presidency on Wednesday called on countries to “accelerate the phasing out of subsidies for coal and fossil fuels”, but the wording has now been changed to “unreduced carbon power” and “inefficient”. “support. “Calls on the parties to accelerate the development, deployment and diffusion of technologies and the adoption of […]
Billions of people could face deadly heat stress in a warming climate of 2 degrees: Report
“At the new temperature – according to new figures and a map from the Finnish Meteorological Institute – the number of people living in areas affected by extreme heat stress will rise from the current 68 million to about a billion,” the study found, adding 4.0 degrees. An increase in C could result in nearly […]
President of Finland at COP26: "Climate change is advancing and cannot continue"
President Sauli Niinistö and the Finnish delegation arrived at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, UK, on Monday, and the president is due to issue a national statement on Tuesday. The conference will bring together leaders and decision-makers from around the world to accelerate the achievement of the goals of the 2015 Paris Climate […]
Consumption emissions increase Finland’s carbon footprint
As world leaders consider measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions at COP26 in Glasgow, it is worth noting that Finland’s emissions have been reduced by some measures – by others. A study conducted by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) last year showed that the carbon footprint of the average Finnish household has […]
Can a technical solution save the planet from climate change
Pessimism is growing about humanity’s ability to save the planet as world leaders prepare to gather for climate change talks at the COP26 summit in Glasgow on 31 October. In the face of increasingly apocalyptic forecasts, some scientists are calling for plans to cool the planet with geotechnics. But is this a realistic way out […]
Thursday’s papers: Gasoline prices, health tax, school holiday concerns
Motorists will find that their wallets are getting lighter, writes Central Finnish, when the price of gasoline has risen. The magazine says that last weekend, at some gas stations in Central Finland, the price of 95-octane petrol was well over 1.8 euros, almost 2 euros for 98-octane and just under 1.7 euros for diesel. Keskisuomalainen […]
The chairman of the Finnish Party demands that the deadline for Finland’s carbon neutrality be postponed until 2050
Purra said in a press release on Tuesday that Finland’s carbon neutrality target should be moved backwards in order to be in line with the EU’s current 2050 target. According to Purra, the EU will be dependent on fossil fuels for 30 years in its energy production. Green energy cannot replace traditional production in terms […]
Minister Harakka to the MaaS Summit and the ITS World Congress in Hamburg
The MaaS Summit, to be held for the seventh time, is a high-level discussion event organized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the MaaS Alliance. It brings together nearly 80 transport experts from around the world. In addition to Minister Haraka, the speakers at the event will be the Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean […]
Climate activists were arrested after the protest in a government building
Police have dismantled a demonstration by climate activists in the Finnish branch of the Elokapina protest movement – the environmental group Extinction Rebellion – after protesters have shackled and glued to the entrance to the government palace building in central Helsinki on Friday morning. Initially, police ordered an estimated 200 protesters to leave the area […]
The EU President will visit Finland to discuss the EUR 2 billion stimulus package
On Monday, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen makes his first official visit to Finland. He will discuss current EU affairs with the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) in Helsinki. During the visit, the Commission will publish its assessment of the Finnish Recovery and Survival Plan (RRP) and present its proposal […]
Helsinki’s goal is to be carbon neutral in 2030 instead of 2035
The target does not include emissions from, for example, food consumption by local residents and air travel. Much depends on Helen, an energy plant owned by the City of Helsinki. When the power plant replaced coal with natural gas and increased the use of excessive heat from sources such as wastewater, the city has seen […]
Climate activists will start a ten-day demonstration in central Helsinki
Climate man organized by the Finnish branch of the global environmental movement Extinction Rebellion, Elopkapina, began on Wednesday evening on Helsinki ‘s main street, Mannerheimintie. “August Rebellion” or Autumn Rebellion, calls on the Finnish government to declare a climate and environmental emergency and to create binding legislation to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, ten years […]
Extinction Rebellion starts a 10-day demonstration today
The statement also claimed that police are prepared to disperse a demonstration if it endangers public safety or obstructs traffic. prime minister Sanna Marin has commented on the planned event, saying that citizens have the right to express their views and that he trusts that the authorities will deal with the situation properly. “Of course, […]
An insurgency leading to extinction, protesters meet in the center of Helsinki
The protesters have informed the Helsinki police of their intention to hold demonstrations in the Finnish capital against activists of the extinct rebels. Demonstrations by competitors are scheduled to begin on Wednesday. Panu Huuhtanen, a failed local election candidate who has been involved in protests against immigration and Covid restrictions, announced on Twitter that he […]
Sitra: The sea wind can help Finland achieve its climate goals
Finland is most likely to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and carbon negativity soon by investing heavily in offshore wind farms. report Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. The switch recommended in the report will completely replace fossil fuels used in industry, transport and heating with zero-emission electricity. The body suggests using cleanly produced hydrogen or sustainable […]
Finland’s climate strategy is based on tax reforms, stricter emissions trading, Lintilä says
Last week, in connection with the budget negotiations, the Finnish government approved a list of measures aimed at achieving carbon neutrality in Finland by 2035. Approximately 6 to 7 megatonnes of the 14 to 15 megatonne emission reductions required by CO2 neutrality are in the emissions trading sector, including industry and energy production. “We realized […]
The Finnish government is directly seeking state ownership in the steel producer SSAB
HELSINKI, September 14 (Xinhua) – The Finnish government said on Tuesday that it would take direct control of the shares in the Swedish steelmaker conglomerate SSAB to help the country achieve carbon neutrality in 2035. Through the state investment company Solidium, the State of Finland is the third largest shareholder in SSAB, which plays as […]
Ministers: Budget plan to reduce emissions, reduce deficits, increase labor market and police funding
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) announced Thursday afternoon that the governing parties have reached an agreement on climate and employment issues, allowing a budget of nearly € 65 billion to be adopted next year. It includes a deficit of almost seven billion euros, which is lower than this year. According to Marin, the government has […]
Budget talks will continue on Thursday; The Center and the Greens are arguing over climate taxation
Negotiations on a five-party government budget framework were due to end on Wednesday, but the prime minister in the late afternoon Sanna Marin (SDP) said they will continue on Thursday. Meanwhile, he asked the leaders of the two government parties to reach an agreement on emissions taxation, which he said was the last remaining area […]
Tuesday’s papers: Climate contemplation, council rejection, and golf win
The Finnish budget house will start on Tuesday with negotiations between the government’s parties. The process began in August on a proposal from the Treasury, and now politicians are chewing on it before the final version is born. There is controversy over funding for research and academia, police and unemployment benefits, but the biggest controversy […]
Suitable for 55 climate package important and necessary, brings opportunities for Finland
Members of the round table saw the 55 package as an important and necessary opening. It was also considered to support Finland in achieving its own carbon neutrality goal and to provide opportunities for Finnish companies. The implementation of the package will increase the demand for sustainable solutions, which will benefit Finland as a country […]
Green hydrogen, space junk and raccoon: Finland in the world press
The plant also produces oxygen and thermal energy as by-products. The project is being developed by the Finnish green hydrogen producer P2X Solutions. Several technology and space websites, including TechCrunch and Space.com, reported that American aerospace maker Rocket Lab is releasing Finnish CubeSat (a small, square-shaped satellite measuring 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 […]
Finland needs to change direction in order to achieve its climate goals, Sitra states
The government must emphasize that it must have the political determination to make decisions on significant, large-scale emission reduction measures. The goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2035 should only be an intermediate goal on the road to carbon negative in the 2040s, which means that forests and other carbon sinks should sequester more carbon […]
Thursday’s papers: Climate recession, COVID test and tourist record broken
Finland can achieve its ambitious climate goals, but it requires a lot of work. That’s what Hufvudstadsbladet in Swedish reports after consulting an expert from Sitra’s State Innovation Fund. Current Sanna Marin (SDP) government set a target for carbon neutrality by 2035 and for Finland "carbon negative" – that is, that the country absorbs more […]
Compensating for voluntary emissions is more effective through public guidance rather than new legislation: Report
So far, there have been no clear common rules for the domestic netting market, including definitions of netting and carbon neutrality. According to the study, the quality of clearing operations could be improved by developing a guide to best clearing practices and criteria. A commitment to comply with these requirements would be voluntary for companies. […]
Ohisalo: Government must agree on climate goals during budget negotiations
Finland's Interior Minister and chair of the Green Party Maria Ohisalo has demanded that the government's coalition partners make the necessary decisions on climate policy during budget negotiations scheduled for the autumn. This includes policies aimed at reducing the amount of emissions from agriculture, Ohisalo added, as Finland seeks to become carbon neutral by 2035. […]
World must pull up its socks in fight against climate crisis, says Mikkonen
Mikkonen told Helsingin Sanomat that Finland having a more ambitious objective – achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 – should be viewed as a positive, given the urgent and global need for solutions highlighted by the report. “Our status as a trailblazer gives our companies a big opportunity to export their solutions to all parts of […]
Climate panel: Clean electricity can reduce Finland’s emission levels to zero
The use of electricity in energy systems can help achieve Finland’s ambitious climate goals and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by at least 95 percent by 2050, the Finnish Climate Change Panel has stated. Electrification refers to the replacement of technologies that use fossil fuels as a power source with technologies that use electricity instead, such […]
See: The Capital climate demo will move to Kruununhaka on Saturday
Environmental protesters who blocked Mannerheimintie in the capital on Thursday and Friday have moved to the Kruununhaka area. The protesters spent Friday night on Unioninkatu after receiving an agreement with the police to move from Helsinki’s main street, Mannerheimintie. Demonstrators of the extinction uprising in Finland (Elokapina) issued a statement on Friday stating that their […]
The climate presentation will continue over the weekend
The climate demonstration in central Helsinki, which has begun to combat both lanes of Mannerheimintie, has continued until the second day on Friday, and protesters say they are preparing to stay still over the weekend. Demonstration by the Extinction Rebellion Finland Group (Elokapina) began on Thursday at 1 p.m. and continued throughout the night, with […]
Gallery: Extinction Rebellion activists set up camp on Mannerheimintie
Protesters have reportedly refused a police request to move the protest to a safer location. Concrete breakdown has been installed at the site to prevent accidents or damage. Protesters are urging the government to take action against the current climate crisis by declaring an environmental disaster. They have also demanded that Finland postpone the deadline […]
Friday’s newspapers: Green support collapses, climate protest and Finnkino refuses cash
The Greens are still the second largest party in the Finnish capital, but in the local elections the party lost three council seats. "The Greens suffered a defeat in the Helsinki elections, which could be called a collapse," Helsingin sanomat newspaper write. In 2017, 37 per cent of the votes in the Vallila area of […]
China’s open and sustainable economy is an important driving force for the world’s green economy
Since the onset of the pandemic, China has become a leading country in both pandemic control and socio-economic development to effectively curb the pandemic and get all business and production back on track, which in turn gave the world confidence and a driving force for economic recovery. The Chinese economy grew by 2.3% last year, […]
APN Election Edition: Sanna Marin
This week, Finland announced that it was slowly easing restrictions on public gatherings despite hospital epidemics that included the coronavirus option, which was first detected in India. However, the prime minister Sanna Marin urged patience by telling All Points North about it "it is not yet safe to live a normal life." You can listen […]
Finland presents a plan to use the EU’s share of the Covid-19 incentive
The Treasury minister Matti Vanhanen (Center) estimated at yesterday’s press conference that the plan is not a recovery plan in the traditional sense of the term, but rather a reform program. “Past national recovery efforts have supported existing ones; reforms are key priorities here,” he explained. The plan consists of four pillars, of which € […]
Sports hijab, carbon neutrality and TikTok vs TV: Finland in the world press
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Sitra: Most Finnish municipalities have a target for emission reductions, few for biodiversity
A total of 130 municipalities have announced their bid to achieve carbon neutrality, which means they are prepared to limit their CO2 emissions to the amount absorbed by carbon sinks such as forests. More than 80 municipalities are aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 at the latest, five years ahead of the national 2035 […]
Fortum Finland’s majority owner in a German electricity company is suing the Dutch government over a coal ban
By 2029, Finland says it will ban the burning of coal for energy production. At the same time, the state-owned energy company Fortum is a majority shareholder in the German fossil fuel company Uniper, which is suing the Netherlands for a similar ban. Last month, Uniper announced it was seeking a court ruling on whether […]
The government will finalize the budget framework on Thursday
On Thursday, members of the five-party governing coalition began negotiations on spending plans for the next two years on the ninth and apparently last day. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said the final package would be ready on Thursday, but perhaps only in the evening. Leaders of the five governing parties said at a press […]
The Cabinet will finalize the budget framework on Friday
On Thursday, members of the five-party governing coalition began negotiations on spending plans for the next two years on the ninth and apparently last day. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said the final package would be ready on Thursday, but perhaps only in the evening. Leaders of the five governing parties said at a press […]
Finland sets a goal to curb the over-consumption of natural resources
The Finnish crossing day was at the beginning of April. This means that if all people consumed like the average Finn, we would have already used up all the natural resources produced by our planet this year. Overconsumption is the root cause of all major environmental problems, such as the climate crisis and the loss […]
Prime Minister Marin: Government negotiations have become more difficult since Friday
Leaders of the five governing parties met on Sunday morning to continue tight negotiations on the budget framework in the second half of its term. The fate of the leftist coalition is in balance. Negotiations began on Wednesday and were originally expected to end on Thursday, but have made little progress on the overall agreement. […]
Wednesday magazine magazines: Exit strategy, plant closure difficulties, snow on the way
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) and key government ministers must unveil more information on their coronavirus exit plan at a press conference beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, a leading daily reports Helsingin sanomat newspaper. The board met Tuesday night at the Estates House to discuss changes to plans to remove restrictions. The proposal had […]
The training center is geothermal, offering carbon neutrality
The 47,000-square-meter training space at the Kuortanen Olympic Training Center will soon be heated instead of burning peat instead of geothermal energy. The department’s cave halls require a lot of energy to warm up for the long winter, when top athletes gather there to practice their skills. But now the center in Ostrobothnia hopes to […]
The Ministry announced a plan to stop peat burning in Finland
A panel set up by the Ministry of Economy and Labor has proposed a plan to end the use of peat as an energy source. The panel submitted a report to the Minister of Economy Mika Lintilä (Cen) on Wednesday. According to the government’s program, the energy use of peat must be at least halved […]
Helsinki Energy Challenge: Four international award winners announced
The four winning proposals are: NEST, a flexible plan based on proven technologies and solutions such as seawater heat pumps, electric boilers, solar thermal fields and demand management measures; The plan is able to integrate new technologies if and when they emerge. The hot heart of Helsinki, a system consisting of 10 floating tanks filled […]
Sahlberg: China’s environmental goals are described as anthill
China’s People’s Congress has begun with the Prime Minister’s opening speech. During the congress, decisions on China’s climate goals are followed with great interest from the outside world, but observers describe them as anthills, according to Ekot’s China commentator Hanna Sahlberg. “This is about ant steps towards finally being able to achieve carbon neutrality by […]
Swedish start to build fossil-free steelworks
STOCKHOLM, 23 February (Xinhua) – A start called H2 Green Steel (H2GS AB) presented plans here on Tuesday to build a large-scale “green” steel production facility in the Boden-Lulea region in northern Sweden. The company’s fossil-free production process uses hydrogen instead of coking coal. The project is seen as necessary for Sweden to meet its […]
Marin, Finnish groups are positive about the EU’s climate agreement
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said on Friday that the latest European Union agreement on emission reductions is good news for Finland. The Prime Minister said after an all-night negotiation meeting that led to an agreement that Finland was satisfied with the outcome. “The negotiations took time because the details were different [emissions cuts] should […]
The countries have not protected the Baltic Sea, the state’s environmental organizations
The action plan ends next year. On Monday, Helcom hosted a meeting of heads of delegations to discuss an action plan for the next ten years and decided on a plan to be made by ministers in October 2021. Environmental organizations stated joint press release Although some of their demands made last spring have been […]
WMO Secretary-General: The emission reduction for Covid is over
According to the Finnish Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the coronavirus has had only a temporary effect on carbon emissions. Speaking to Yle on Saturday, Petteri Taalas said the pandemic reduced emissions earlier in the year, but the figures have now returned to previous levels. "Over the last few months, CO2 emissions […]
European legislators return 60 percent reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030
BRUSSELS October 7 (Xinhua) – The European Parliament has shown support for a climate goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by 2030 from 1990 levels, according to the results of the vote announced by Parliament on Wednesday. In the vote in plenary late on Tuesday, the new target was approved with 352 […]
Helsinki Energy Challenge received hundreds of proposals from around the world
Helsinki Energy Challenge received more proposals than expected. Entries came from all over the world, from a total of 35 countries – most of them from Finland, Austria, Sweden, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and Canada. Many of the participating teams are excellent examples of interdisciplinary and international expertise – the competition inspired […]
Greta Thunberg strikes at China for arresting a teenage activist
Peking [China]September 29 (ANI): Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg hit China for arresting a 17-year-old climate activist in Shanghai, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday. Thunberg tweeted, “Activism is not a crime. Peacefully standing up for the future survival of the living planet should never be illegal. Solidarity and gratitude to our […]
