Tag: Climate
A new National Park Center has opened in Hellisandur
On Friday, March 24, the new center of Snæfellsjökull National Park officially opened in Hellisandur. The center is about seven hundred square meters and its construction cost more than six hundred million crowns. The Snæfellsjökull National Park Center is run by Snæfellsjökull National Park and the Environment Agency. During Friday’s opening, the Minister of the […]
Research: Climate change affects the Finnish economy less than other countries
The study estimated that the likely benefits of Finland’s green transition are greater than the economic negatives caused by climate change.
Israel shakes, Sanna Marin may fall, alarming climate crisis ignored
HOUR 1 *Protests are growing against the court reform in Israel *The moderates are stable but the government is losing confidence *Japan both needs and is troubled by Chinese mass tourism *Psychedelic mushrooms for severe mental problems * Columnist Ulrika Knutson *The panel with Anders Lindberg, Aftonbladet, Susanna Nyström, DN and Kajsa Kettil, Borås Tidning […]
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 […]
Right now: The UN’s climate report is being presented
Only a very rapid reduction in climate emissions can ensure that the entire planet will be able to live well in the future as well, according to the major summary report presented by the UN climate panel IPCC today. The time to meet the targets in the Paris Agreement is running out, says Markku Rummukainen, […]
Copenhagen is to host an important climate meeting before COP28
To stay on the same path that COP27 has createdCopenhagen’s meeting of climate ministers is a key point for the next COP. Although no commitment was made to phase out fossil fuels in Egypt last November, there are still achievable targets to follow up on. Keeping the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees […]
Dear Havis Amanda is fixed
Havis Amanda has been through a lot Completed in 1908, the fountain and its bronze sculptures form a work of art designed by the artist Ville Vallgren. In addition to its artistic value, the work has a special cultural-historical and cityscape significance. The bronze statue has been through a lot over the years, e.g. during […]
Magpie: Finland is not ready to return to the EU’s ban on combustion engine vehicles
“If the result achieved through negotiations is allowed to differ from one side, it will also differ from the other parties. For this reason, the compromises reached should not be revisited. It paralyzes EU decision-making and makes it unpredictable,” he said comment For YLE on Monday. Germany, Bulgaria, Italy and Poland have formed a minority […]
Prime Minister travels to North Africa to smear the Egyptians
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has flown to Egypt to discuss climate, migration and the war in Ukraine, DR reports. In a change of policy, however, she will not officially bring up the North African country’s shaky relationship with human rights and democracy. Although Egypt is a dictatorship, the government considers it an invaluable business partner […]
Greta Thunberg deletes end-of-the-world tweet
The climate campaigner claimed in 2018 that humanity had until this year to prevent its demise Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has deleted a 2018 tweet in which she shared a warning that climate change “will wipe out all of humanity” unless fossil fuels are phased out by 2023. In the tweet, Thunberg quoted a […]
In Finland, a decree on the Sámi Climate Council is issued to bring indigenous peoples’ knowledge into climate policy processes
The Sámi are indigenous peoples who have lived in the northern regions of Europe, including in Finland, for thousands of years. Their traditional livelihoods and culture are closely intertwined with the Arctic environment, which makes them particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The Sámi Climate Council helps ensure that their voices and views […]
Finnish women see technology as key to solving the climate crisis, but few find the technology industry attractive
Women’s lack of interest in the tech industry is problematic because of the constant shortage of skilled workers in the industry. In Finland, only 20% of technical experts are women, and this number is not enough to narrow the skills gap. Tietoevry’s research showed that women believed that employers and educational institutions need to do […]
The Ateneum reopens in April with a new collection exhibition: A Question of Time
Through these themes, guests are encouraged to participate in a common discussion on current topics such as the climate crisis, identity and equality. Museum Director, Marja Sakari, emphasizes that the goal of the collection exhibition is to challenge the traditional, chronological approach to the collection and to welcome diverse interpretations of the works. In preparation […]
The hoax about the cows’ farts
Ekot’s dig reporter Daniel Öhman tells about an information campaign with unscientific claims about how milk production affects the climate. Hear Ekot’s examination of how cows’ farts and burps affect the climate and why the milk industry spreads claims that are dismissed by scientists. The news podcast Today’s Eco brings you a story every weekday […]
Offshore wind turbine projects on the rocks
The Danish Energy Agency has suspended 28 wind turbine projects worth billions of kroner. Other energy projects have also been halted due to fears that the “open door” contracting scheme is in breach of EU law. All the projects fall under the so-called ‘open door’ scheme. This allows a company to submit an unsolicited project […]
The camping union warns that the new law could give Denmark a trailer park culture similar to the United States
1 March is the first day of the camping season in Denmark. In winter, there is a 15-20 day limit (with permission from the municipality) for how long you can stay in a caravan or cabin on a pitch – no tents in winter! – although a majority of MPs are believed to favor a […]
Climate report: Denmark is behind in relation to the CO2 emission ambitions
The government doesn’t careAccording to the CCC, some of the key areas where Denmark must improve in order to reach its emissions targets are: – stricter rules and regulation of agricultural emissions – a higher CO2 tax for industry – more facilities for CO2 capture and storage (CCS). – implementation of policy regarding the expansion […]
Metsähallitus: Lapland is losing its bogs due to climate change
Bogs are important in combating the climate crisis because they act as natural carbon sinks.
The first stork of the year settles in Denmark
Impact of climate changePreviously, it was common for the first stork of the year to return to Denmark in mid-March, but climate change has led to the large birds returning earlier these days. “The storks we see now are individuals from south-west Europe that migrate north as soon as the weather permits and the wind […]
Monday’s papers: Climate concern is decreasing, northern lights in the south and the dock workers’ dispute
Finland’s 2023 climate barometer shows that voters are less interested in actions against climate change than four years ago.
When Pedro Pascal wins his EMMY, he better remember to thank Denmark!
Everyone is talking about Pedro Pascal. Men want him, women want him in bed, kids want him to be their father – it’s amazing what the right role can do for an actor. Almost a decade ago, he landed a key role in Game of Thrones, which was then the world’s biggest TV series, followed […]
Empowering young people: Ashoka Nordic shares two young change-makers in Finland with social impact initiatives
First Prize Winner, Panashe Kauhanen, is the founder of the FASHCENE brand, which focuses on producing contemporary and modern fashion shows to promote the inclusion of Finnish youth. The brand’s goal is to create a platform where young people can showcase their talents in a safe and welcoming environment. The team behind the brand consists […]
HS: 51% of Finns are ready to adapt their standard of living to the climate
The results are not particularly surprising, in retrospect Pekka Jokinenprofessor of environmental policy at the University of Tampere. “Climate awareness is constantly increasing and penetrating society more thoroughly than, for example, five years ago,” he told the newspaper, referring to the emergence of climate political debate in all sectors of society – including the economy. […]
Enjoy it! Danish researchers find new key to greener agriculture
A huge stepThis summer, the researchers will send out a guide to help farmers in Denmark use Bovaer when feeding livestock. Being able to halve the emissions of methane from cows before 2030 will be a significant step for Denmark to reach its climate goals. “We have considered the emission of methane from cows to […]
Denmark to help clean the Ganges
Help with the G20 tooInitially, Denmark will assist with an investigation that will take a closer look at the pollution. It will set the stage for figuring out how to clean the Ganges in a sustainable way. “The Ganges is of vital importance to India – both religiously and practically, as it supplies water to […]
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.
CPH Airport among the top airports for limiting CO2 emissions
Ambitious goals setIn particular, Denmark’s largest airport has been praised for its work with climate solutions, reduction of CO2 emissions and compensation for emissions it is responsible for. It has defined a number of long-term climate goals and concrete plans for how the goals are to be achieved. “We are working to reduce electricity, water […]
Andrew Tate – the self-proclaimed knight of men
Andrew Tate has been called both the internet’s scariest man and the face of male toxicity. He’s a former kickboxer who got kicked out of the reality show Big Brother, ran a webcam business and became a self-help guru to loads of guys and young men around the world. But it was in December that […]
Allergy alert! Pollen season is underway
It gets worseHow bad the pollen season will be this year depends on wind and weather conditions. Mild weather and sunshine usually means more pollen. Asthma-Allergi Denmark has measured pollen levels in the air for over 40 years and figures show that the amount of pollen in Denmark has increased considerably in recent years. This […]
Kurvinen: The government will hardly finish the climate food program
“The issue depends on our coalition partners. They received the document in December and it did not satisfy them,” he said. Four years ago, the Finnish government agreed to design a climate food program to reduce the climate footprint of food and improve citizens’ understanding of food production. YLE reported last week that the latest […]
Finland’s climate food program stuck on reducing meat consumption
Pertti Hakanenspecial assistant to the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Antti Kurvinen (Center), told Finnish public radio that the goal is to finish the program by the end of the election period. The five government parties agreed to draw up a climate food program in coalition negotiations four years ago, but the preparatory work has […]
Minister Harakka opened Business Finland’s 6G seminar
In his opening speech, Minister Harakka emphasized the cooperation of democratic countries in the development and utilization of technology. – Our basic values, individual freedom and basic rights, must be guaranteed in the regulation and standards of 6G technology. Safety and climate protection must also be taken into account from the beginning, says Minister Harakka. […]
The security threat from China, wing move and Demirok takes over the baton.
Hour 1: Russia obscures the view of the threat from China – can we have several hotbeds of conflict in our heads at the same time? The Finns continue to make common cause with Sweden in the NATO issue. But for how long? The Koran burnings – but the outrage in the Middle East is […]
Eating meat disconnected from Finland’s climate goals
The governing parties disagree on how much meat should be eaten.
There were an “exceptional number” of protests in Helsinki in 2022
Demonstrators took to the streets to demonstrate, for example, about Russia’s attack on Ukraine, climate change, and the rise in gasoline prices.
Denmark starts green growth cooperation with the USA
50 percent reduction in 2030Several high-profile companies from Denmark were also involved in the talks, which depended on opportunities and challenges that Danish companies face due to the recently adopted IRA. The most significant climate legislation passed in the US to date, the IRA is designed to reduce US CO2 emissions by 50 percent by […]
Effective protected areas needed to prevent biodiversity loss: A review
However, a new study that collected nearly a million records of more than 1,230 invertebrate species between 1990 and 2018 suggests that these protected areas are just as vulnerable to the country’s overall decline in biodiversity. The authors found that protected areas were more species-rich than unprotected areas of the country, but both areas experienced […]
Ebba Busch (KD): I never promised money before Christmas
On the second of September, Ulf Kristersson (M) told and signed facebook about a joint election promise from all the party leaders in his political team. Household finances would be saved in good time before Christmas. “Everyone should know that before Christmas, you will get relief for the high electricity prices that the government has […]
Eva: 44% of Finns are ready to suspend climate action due to the energy crisis
PUBLIC CONCERNS The climate crisis has subsided a little over the past year, reveals the value and attitude survey conducted by the Finnish Business Forum (Eva). Eve on Tuesday reported that two-thirds (66%) of those who responded to the survey consider climate change to be the greatest environmental threat of our time, which requires effective […]
The government unveils the 2030 plan
The defense budget is increasingAnother aspect of the strategy is to increase employment by up to 40,000 full-time positions by 2030. A further DKK 11.75 billion is earmarked to increase the defense budget to 2 percent of GDP in 2033. Finally, DKK 2.5 billion has been set aside to provide scope for green climate-related measures. […]
Copenhagen abandons the CO2 neutrality target for 2025
New target for 2035!In the meantime, the government has countered that other municipal facilities – including the Vestforbrændingen in Glostrup – have managed to qualify for access to the funds. “When the state excludes such huge amounts, it is standard procedure that some requirements follow as to the finances of the business involved.” Climate Minister […]
The climate heat, election campaign in war then and now, and football for the elite in the EC and young people in the Gothia Cup
The heat threatens food production in government-crisis Italy The worst drought in 70 years is being talked about in northern Italy. Not only the crops are threatened, but also a lot of the vines. The drought has also become one of the most urgent issues politically, which has also succeeded in dividing the various interests […]
The warmest July day in Danish history
Yesterday, the temperature on the island of Lolland reached 35.9 degrees – the second highest temperature ever recorded in Denmark and the highest recorded in July. The previous July record goes back to 1941, when the temperature reached 35.3 degrees. The all-time temperature record, 36.4 degrees, was measured in Holstebro in August 1975. Extreme weather […]
The coming heat
Our emissions have warmed the earth to 1.2 degrees above normal temperature and we are on a steady course towards two, three and maybe four degrees. What happens when the thermostat is turned up? How much can the human body handle? Why can air conditioning be a death trap? And when does human civilization begin […]
300-year-old ship records to help understand climate change
Huge interest alreadyThe journals were written while traveling around the world – with the oldest record dating back to 1675. Organizations will compare past weather events to predict weather events, helping us understand climate change and what we can expect in the future. “They relate, for example, to the weather conditions in the Øresund region […]
Hugh Hefner – Playboy who became his own brand
The first issue of Playboy was released in 1953 in the post-war United States and quickly became a great success – despite the in many ways puritanical social climate that prevailed then. Hugh Hefner is the founder and the strong, constantly radiant, outward face that breaks the code for the ultimate men’s magazine. Playboy will […]
Here is the hidden ice that started Norrland’s green revolution
Carl-Erik Lagercrantz, together with his business partners, has invested, collected and planned for investments of more than SEK 100 billion in northern Norrland. He wants to fight the climate crisis “with commercial solutions”. So far, he has, among other things, started Europe’s largest battery factory – Northvolt in Skellefteå, where Léa Montin works. Now he […]
Police who pepper spray climate activists were charged
Deputy Attorney General Jukka Rappe has indicted seven police officers against pepper spray activists in Elokapina (Extinction Rebellion’s Finnish branch) in a demonstration in the autumn of 2020. Allegations of assault and abuse are related to the use of force to move protesters. Prior to the prosecution, police had been subjected to rigorous scrutiny using […]
The birdsong is getting louder: Why an increasing number are making Denmark their home due to climate change
Several bird species are finding their way from southern Europe to Denmark due to the warming climate. Meanwhile, other species are increasing their presence due to reduced emissions and improved air quality. From Spain to France to DenmarkThe latest climate-related example is the black ibis. Talking to TV2tells Knud Flensted from the Danish Ornithological Society […]
The World Economic Forum calls for closer global cooperation
Brende said this was “the first time we met since the COVID pandemic began … and also, unfortunately … the first time we met since the war returned to Europe.” Brende said great progress has been made during the meeting in many areas, such as the planet and climate change, public health and global cooperation. […]
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 […]
The consequences of the war for the climate
Claes Aronssonhost Susanne PalmeEU commentator Marie-Louise KristolaClimate Correspondent Caroline SalzingerGermany correspondent
See: Greta Thunberg donates prize money to the Sámi Youth Organization
The Finnish Sámi Youth Association (SSN) said it was surprised by the news that a Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg would donate € 30,000 in prize money to the organization. The prize money comes from the prize awarded to Thunberg by the Finnish removal service company Niemi Services Oy. "I am very honored to receive […]
Poll: Four out of five want to give up Russian energy
According to a recent study by Greenpeace, four-fifths of Finns would be willing to stop using Russian energy. 78 percent of respondents said that Finland should stop importing Russian gas, even if it raises costs. "The results are a clear message to the government. Finland can and should independently stop Russia’s energy imports and not […]
The Ministry of Transport and Communications publishes its first responsibility report
The role of the Ministry of Transport and Communications includes, in particular, the promotion of a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable transport system and a functioning and comprehensive digital infrastructure. Measures to promote accessibility and road safety are also important. Reducing emissions from transport, especially road transport, has a key role to play in slowing […]
The Ministry of the Environment finances 12 climate action projects in the built environment
Projects now underway are developing ways to reduce the carbon footprint of construction, researching the use of natural materials as building materials, producing information on low-carbon construction products and further developing the energy efficiency of construction. The projects will also create operating models for reducing emissions from municipal construction, low-carbon spatial planning and adaptation to […]
Right now: Agenda’s party leader debate
NATO, the riots, pensions, energy prices and the climate. These are the most important issues in the election year’s first debate in SVT’s Agenda tonight. The two-hour debate is led by Camilla Kvartoft and Anders Holmberg. Participating are Magdalena Andersson (S), Ebba Busch (KD), Nooshi Dadgostar (V), Ulf Kristersson (M), Annie Lööf (C), Johan Pehrson […]
Passengers board the flight despite a demonstration at Extinction Rebellion Airport
Finavia said on Saturday that it had not learned that any passengers had missed the flight due to Extinction Rebellion, or Elokapina climate activists blocking security checks at Terminal 2. About 50 activists tried to block the entrance for security checks at about 3 p.m. Saturday. According to Finavia, the airport authorities will respond by […]
The space station ISS – therefore a cold war in space threatens
ISS has been called a peace project and has in many ways been a successful international cooperation between a number of different countries. There, the astronauts have been guinea pigs for research on how humans react for a longer period of time in the weightlessness of space, to better understand how life on, for example, […]
Barack Obama will visit Jutland again in June
Former US President Barack Obama will visit the central Jutland town of Skive on 12 June. He will be a guest at KulturCenter Skive, where he will participate in a moderate discussion on entrepreneurship, green change and climate challenges. The center promises “a super exciting conversation with him on current topics”, and it has confirmed […]
Copenhagen wants to drop school milk
Less CO2 with H2OAndersen also explained that a scrapping of the school milk program will save the city from emissions from the transport of milk to the schools. It is actually the parents who pay for the milk, but the city still has to shell out 1.5 million kroner each year by reducing the school’s […]
The national coalition clearly pulls the above in the HS poll
Sakari NurmelaKantar TNS’s director of research said the party appears to have strengthened its ranks as a result of the debate over NATO membership and the war in Ukraine. “The increase in the pool is a bigger change than usual. It’s exciting to see how far it carries, ”he commented to the newspaper on Monday. […]
The coronavirus pandemic reduced bicycle traffic in Finnish cities
The counters are located in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Lahti, Pori, Oulu, Tampere and Vaasa. The national target was to increase bicycle traffic by more than 10 percent in five years. “Teleworking, distance school, event closures and hobbies have reduced the number of trips made by bike” comments Matti KoistinenOperational Director of the Finnish Cyclists’ Association. While […]
The future of France and the EU is now being decided
Claes AronssonHost Marie Nilsson BoijParis correspondent Anja SahlbergEkot’s dispatch in Marseille Marie Louise KristolaClimate Correspondent Alice Petrénjournalist and author
Guterres: Mother Earth is in trouble and action is needed
Geneva – Environmentally, the planet was in decline long before the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution designating April 22, 2009 as International Mother Earth Day. The purpose of this day is to celebrate the wonders of Mother Earth. The day is also intended to highlight the problems that threaten the health of the world’s […]
EU controversial oil embargo on Russia: ifo institute
The postponement would also reduce the incentives for EU countries to prepare for the disruption of energy supplies to Russia. “We assume that the decline in Russian oil supplies can be offset by other sources. But doing it for coal and oil at the same time, even though there is a shortage of Russian gas, […]
World Day 2022: Make the world a happier and healthier place to live
What was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, Environmental Protection Day in the United States, has now become a global day to promote large-scale promotion of clean habitats around the world. This originated when peace activist John Mc Connell proposed respecting the planet and the concept of peace at a UNESCO conference in San Francisco. […]
Police stopped the Russian coal blockade, arrested five activists
Police have lifted the blockade of Russian coal freight trains by Extinction Rebellion activists at the gate of Koverhar Harbor in Hanko, southwestern Finland. Coal was transported through Finland to Central Europe. Police said in a statement they ordered about 20 people to leave the scene on Thursday morning at about 8 a.m., adding that […]
European recognition was given to the Nordic Carbon Neutral Bauhaus project
“I am very pleased that the co-operation between low-carbon construction and architecture in the Nordic countries has been confirmed by the Commission. This is an excellent opening and an example of how the great challenges of our time, such as climate change and the loss of biodiversity, can be tackled through cooperation and the inclusion […]
Environmental activists are blocking the transport of Russian coal through Finland
Activists at Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion have blocked train traffic at the gate of Koverhar Harbor in Hanko in southwestern Finland on Tuesday afternoon to prevent coal from passing through Russia to Central Europe via Finland. The state-owned railway company VR previously suspended all rail traffic from Russia, but then changed its position and allowed […]
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 […]
The Finnish opposition is positive about the bumps in defense spending, questions the quotation
Purra considered the EUR 370 million spending cuts announced by the government to be insignificant. “Of course, it’s no surprise that the government will solve its problems by borrowing – or driving its problems to the next government,” he said. He stressed that the government should get the priorities right. “For example, we will continue […]
Right now: This is how the government wants to develop wind power
Wind power will be expanded. Minister of Climate and Environment Annika Strandhäll is now presenting a wind power package.
Greenpeace activists are blocking a cargo ship carrying coal from Russia
The environmental organization Greenpeace has said that it has prevented dock workers from unloading coal from Russia at the pier of the energy company Helen in Helsinki’s Salmisaari. Inside something Tweet on Tuesday, the organization released a picture of climate activists dressed in construction clothing and helmets who appeared to be climbing over the fence […]
New report from the IPCC – breakthrough for solar and wind technology
The IPCC today releases a new report on the scenarios for limiting climate change. According to the UN’s climate panel, IPCC, emissions have not decreased but continued to increase, with a small dip during the pandemic. This makes it even more urgent to limit emissions. Listen to our environmental reporter Annika Digréus in Ekot’s live […]
The UN chief announces the establishment of an advisory board for multilateralism
UNITED NATIONS, March 18 (Xinhua) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced on Friday the establishment of a high-level advisory board for effective multilateralism. The Advisory Committee will be invited to build on the ideas in Guterre’s report on our common agenda and to make concrete proposals for more effective multilateral arrangements on a number of […]
Allergy periods are likely to be prolonged, due to intense climate change: Research
Pollen emissions may begin in the spring 40 days earlier than seen between 1995 and 2014 at the end of this century. Allergy patients may see that the season lasts another 19 days before high pollen counts may fall. In addition, due to warming temperatures and elevated CO2 levels, the annual amount of pollen can […]
Microsoft is building an energy-efficient, heat-generating data center in Finland
The US software company Microsoft has announced plans to build a new zero-emission data center area in southern Finland, which will also be able to supply district heating to the municipalities of Espoo, Kauniainen and Kirkkonummi. The company said in a statement released on Thursday "unique collaboration" Finland’s largest energy company – with the state-owned […]
The Finnish and Swedish interior ministers will meet in Helsinki to discuss co-operation
Minister of the Interior of Finland Krista Mikkonen (Green) meets the Swedish Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Morgan Johansson on Wednesday in Helsinki to discuss co-operation between the countries in co-operation in civil preparedness, including security issues. Other topics of discussion were rescue and police co-operation. "We face the complex global challenges to our […]
Finland, Sweden to intensify security co-operation: Ministry of the Interior
The parties are considering strengthening bilateral cooperation in civilian preparedness, rescue, police and coastguard operations, the statement reads. “We face complex global challenges to our security. Finland and Sweden are preparing for these challenges in close co-operation at both the political and public administration levels. In addition to changes in the security environment, the challenges […]
Homelessness work was intensified by improving housing counseling
The aim of the legislative project is to expand housing counseling and ensure its adequate availability, regardless of the type and location of housing. “Owning a home is a fundamental right that belongs to everyone. Finland has succeeded in reducing the number of homeless people, but the risk of homelessness is still real for larger […]
The situation in the fighting, “London degree” is being challenged, the EU is fundamentally changing
Hour one: The situation in the war Sunday morning, including from the outskirts of Kyiv. The cultural city of Lviv has become the center of flight from the war Putin’s network, this is what it looks like “London degree” in focus when Britain cuts back on Russian investment Chronicle by Nina Wormbs The panels Two […]
Tampere court condemned climate protesters, overturned fines
The Pirkanmaa District Court has found 12 climate activists guilty of disobedience to the police, but has rejected the prosecutor’s claim for fines. The allegations relate to a demonstration last August Elokapina a climate agency that blocked traffic in the Hämeenpuisto area of Tampere. Elokapina is the Finnish branch of Extinction Rebellion’s environmental group. The […]
Denmark is working to get used to Russian gas
It will not be easy The Ministry of Climate emphasized that in order to solve the task, a number of comprehensive energy solutions must be implemented. Among other things, the public had to save energy, and more people had to phase out their gas boilers. Russian gas accounts for about 40 percent of total gas […]
Copenhagen one of the world’s most relaxing cities – report
If your friends keep telling you to relax more, then you’re in the right place, as a new report has identified Copenhagen as one of the ten most relaxing cities in the world. Compare the market based its ranking on the availability of spas, yoga centers, meditation studios and green areas along with the local […]
The government survived a vote of confidence in dealing with rising fuel prices
prime minister Sanna MarinThe SDP government survived a vote of confidence in Parliament on Wednesday, with MPs voting 94 against 67. There were 38 MPs absent and none empty. The vote of confidence was held after the Basic Finns, the Christian Democrats and the Movement Now tabled a motion of censure on the government’s attitude […]
Climate policy round table to discuss evaluation of medium-term climate change policy measures
The medium-term climate change policy plan describes the measures that will be taken in the distribution sector to achieve the EU’s emissions reduction target by 2030 and to achieve a carbon-neutral Finland target by 2035. transport, agriculture, building-specific heating, mobile machinery and waste management, and F-gas emissions. The climate and energy strategy, mainly for the […]
Shipbuilder receives millions in funding to build a climate-neutral cruise ship
The shipbuilding company Meyer Turku announced that Business Finland has selected it as the recipient of the initial funding of EUR 20 million for the construction of a climate-neutral cruise ship, which will be completed by 2025. The funding was provided as part of the EU-backed NECOLEAP project, a German-owned company that aims to promote […]
390: SD and the Russian bear
In connection with the Ukraine crisis, the Sweden Democrats are once again criticized for being weak towards Russia. How well-founded is the criticism and how well does Jimmie Åkesson’s reasoning land when he refuses to choose between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin? Outside the Riksdag, two new small parties are emerging in the form of […]
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, […]
Helsinki courts face Extinction Rebellion, Convoy Finland congestion
Helsinki’s courts are full of cases against some 850 activists arrested in protests demanding action to combat climate change, rising petrol prices and Covid restrictions. Most of the activists were arrested during demonstrations in the Finnish branch of the Extinction Rebellion climate group in Elokapina and are accused of disobedience to the police. All cases […]
Households are hardest hit by the heating bill to share 1 billion kroner
The government has given support to an emergency plan to support families affected by extremely large heating bills this winter – provided that their annual household income does not exceed 550,000 kroner. It is estimated that 320,000 households can expect DKK 3,750 each. Red block backing The package of 1.25 billion kroner, which has the […]
Basic Finnish Halla-aho to chair the Foreign Affairs Committee
Member of Parliament and former leader of the Perussuomalainen party Jussi Halla-aho is set to replace Mika Niikko as chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs. Chairman of the Finnish Party Riikka Purra confirmed the news to Yle as the first news of Helsingin Sanomat. "The official decision will, of course, be made at […]
Danish e-commerce consulting: How to improve your online marketing strategies
Every owner of an e-commerce business does their best to satisfy the needs of the customers who use the services they can offer. As the climate of e-commerce changes daily and new technological innovations come into play, every e-commerce business needs to develop innovative marketing strategies to improve its online presence and effectiveness. Some companies […]
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 […]
Emission discharge: Minister of Transport in hot water
Unacceptable explanation Engelbrecht, meanwhile, said the decision not to publish the figures was because they were not accurate enough and therefore could not be used. But that explanation does not buy Hyllested and argues that it is normal for the parties to receive figures from the government that are “encumbered with uncertainty”. “We think they […]
Last month among the warmest January in history
Warmer and wetter The month was also very dry with about 20 percent less rainfall than usual. And there was also more sunshine to sunbathe in – over 10 percent more than usual. DMI observations indicate that the Danish climate has changed to the point where we can expect future winters to be warmer and […]
