Tag: Energy
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COP28 in Dubai: A landmark agreement on phasing out fossil fuels amid climate challenges
COP28, the key event in the global review of the Paris Agreement, began with high expectations. Its goal was to assess the necessary actions to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. One of the major achievements of the conference was the historic decision, heavily debated until the last moments, to initiate a global transition away…
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DNA tests breakthrough 5.5G technology that reaches speeds of over 10 Gbps
The 5.5G standard, which covers the next three standard versions of 3GPP (releases 18, 19 and 20), is expected to significantly improve network performance. Jarkko Laari, head of DNA's radio network business, emphasized Finland's pioneering role in mobile technology and the company's focus on future development. “The first phase of the 5.5G standard, i.e. release…
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Espoo sold the Hepokorve land to Microsoft for a sustainable data center project
It represents an innovative approach to sustainable energy use, as Microsoft collaborates with the leading clean energy company Fortum. Fortum plans to harness the waste heat generated from the cooling of the servers in the data center by integrating it into the district heating system. This process converts the electricity used by the computers in…
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The UN General Assembly votes yes to the Gaza ceasefire – Denmark for
Applause followed the result of the UN vote on Tuesday evening. Plus, a broad political agreement is now in place to build renewable energy agriculture on land in Denmark, and the plastic Christmas tree has entered the chat. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here:…
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Finland is preparing for a general strike on December 14
Broad impact on services: The strike is expected to significantly affect various public services, such as buses, meals at schools and kindergartens, cleaning of public spaces and sports facilities. In addition, members of JHL who work for Finavia at Turku Airport will join the strike, which increases the impact of the strike. Target train services…
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Finland's large power plants will strike on December 14 in response to the government's policy
Included are Vantaa Energia's waste plant in Martinlaakso and Järvenpää's power plants, Fortum's electricity and heat cogeneration plant in Suomenoja, all locations of Tampereen Energia and Tampereen Vera Oy, the Naantali plant of Turku Region Energy Production and Oy Alholmens Kraft Ab's Pietarsaari power plant. . As a result of the strike, the turbines at…
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How bird feeders help small species fight infection
Every day, all over the world, people put out huge amounts of food at feeding stations for birds and other wildlife. Although we know that contact with nature benefits human health and well-being, scientists still know relatively little about the consequences of providing food for wild animals. My team's latest researchhowever, have found that feeding…
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Nutritionist advises indulgence every day: Christmas overeating can indicate an unhealthy relationship with food
“Usually, an unhealthy relationship with food is a sign when people eat a box of chocolates at Christmas time and then experience such anxiety that they feel the need to start a diet,” says Mari Aalto, who has worked with eating disorders at Terveystalo for over fifteen years. . Constant weight cycling is unhealthy for…
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Helsinki-Vantaa Airport was awarded among the world's most beautiful airports
He emphasized the airport's role as many passengers' first impression of Finland, which acts as a showcase for the country's know-how and innovations. “It's great that Finavia can be involved in creating a positive image of Finland,” Serlenius stated. The globally known Prix Versailles architecture competition is an annual event. Notably, this year marks the…
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COP28: Denmark contributes DKK 128 million to pan-African initiative for green energy
Denmark is investing heavily in Africa's conversion to renewable energy. But it is also seeking a competitive advantage: Africa supplies many of the crucial raw materials for the global green transition, and Russia, China, Iran and others already have a strategic foothold in the region. The full version of this article is only available to…
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Finland's electricity supply is stable this winter despite possible challenges
The Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant, which has an output of 1,600 megawatts, started regular production in April 2023. In addition, new wind power capacity has been added this year by more than 1,300 megawatts, which is expected to increase by another 600 megawatts by the end of the year. However, some production capacities, such…
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COP-28 Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with Presidents of France, Maldives and Uzbekistan
Dubai [UAE]December 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Dubai on Friday and discussed climate action and climate finance, among other things. The meeting which took place between the two leaders on the sidelines of the COP 28 summit in Dubai also witnessed extensive discussions on sports,…
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Energy Agency: Finland’s electricity supply is good this winter
It noted that multiple simultaneous disruptions in the country’s power system could jeopardize the situation.
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Helsinki’s Tuomaan Market opens on Friday with festive attractions
Emphasizing sustainability and an alternative to mass-produced gift and decorative products, Tuomaan Market presents a considerable number of artisans and small producers from all over Finland. The market is not only a place for shopping, but also a center for festive activities and culinary delights. The central areas of the market, the Licensed Restaurant Yard…
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Finnish small and medium-sized companies are facing an economic recession, says the entrepreneur survey
According to the survey, only 52 percent of SMEs considered their financial situation to be very good or fairly good, which is a decrease from 58 percent in August. Particularly tough industries are retail, where every fifth company reports its financial situation as either quite bad or very bad. The industrial sector sees 17% and…
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HS: The government’s measures to cut fuel prices increase traffic emissions
Fuel prices have fallen, traffic emissions have increased. Santtu KarhinenA specialist researcher at the Finnish Environment Agency (Syke) stated on Monday to Helsingin Sanomat that the development does not bode well for emissions, as the parliament is currently considering the government’s proposal, which keeps the distribution obligation at 13.5 percent. prime minister Sanna MarinSDP government…
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The Finns’ alarming climate concern is increasing the choice of green lifestyles
Growing climate concerns and actions For the first time, people aged 20 to 74 participated in the study, which assessed concerns and actions related to climate change nationwide. Overall, 38% of female respondents and 26% of male respondents said they were very or very concerned about climate change. Only 7 percent of respondents were not…
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Kristin Kaspersen
She has led a number of major television programs such as “Sports Gala” and “Let's Dance” – a competition she also won. In the podcast “Nyfiken på” Kristin Kaspersen interviews people with exciting lives. She has published five books on health and, together with her sisters, wrote the book “Our mother Lill-Babs”. Kristin Kaspersen about…
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Goodbye, 2023!
One hour: The war between Israel and Hamas has dominated world politics during the last months of the year. The domestic political year 2023 has been challenging for the government: the energy and cost crisis, the NATO issue and gang crime have marked the agenda. 2023 was also the hottest year in history, AI had…
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Dance movement therapy shows promising results in alleviating the symptoms of depression
During the study, the participants divided into the study group and the control group continued to receive their usual depression treatments. The research group, which included 109 participants, received 20 dance movement therapy sessions over 10 weeks, each session lasting 75 minutes. Before attending therapy, many participants felt a lack of energy in their bodies,…
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Young Finnish women are the most worried about climate change, it turns out
Many people say they are ready to save energy, eat a vegetarian diet and buy less stuff to fight climate change, but young women are the most worried.
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Hear the latest news in Lunchekot
Now the city of Stockholm says yes to being the organizer of the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games in 2030. Sweden helped Lithuania break its dependence on Russian gas during the initial part of the war in Ukraine. So says Rokas Masiulis, CEO of Lithuania’s state electricity grid company, the country’s former energy minister.…
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USWNT names Emma Hayes as next head coach
(Photo credit: Action Images/Peter Cziborra via Reuters Pictures Archive) US Soccer has finalized an agreement to make Emma Hayes the next full-time head coach of the US Women’s National Team. The contract will make Hayes the highest-paid coach in the women’s game worldwide, the governing body said in its announcement on Tuesday. London-born Hayes has…
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Dr. Sultan – the oil boss who intends to save the planet
Ekot’s climate reporter Mona Hambraeus tells how Al Jaber became the first oil company CEO in history to lead the UN climate meeting COP 28. Critics believe that he is sitting on double chairs, but the chairman himself believes that he is the right person to put the fossil industry in a more environmentally friendly…
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Research: Many homeowners are unprepared for rising housing costs
According to the research, people over 60 are most likely to have serious financial buffers to protect themselves from financial challenges, and 18-29-year-olds are the least likely. Anders GyllingRetta Isännöintin’s operational manager, told Helsingin Sanomat reported on Friday that there can be two reasons for young people’s limited buffers: they haven’t had time to build…
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Senators try to settle home when Flames visit
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) The Ottawa Senators have one more chance to give their fans a jolt of hope before they head across the Atlantic. After the Senators host the Calgary Flames on Saturday, they head to Sweden to face the Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings in the Global Series next week.…
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FinnCham Beijing executive director Ulla Nurmenniemi’s views on Sino-Finnish healthcare trade and future prospects
Finnish healthcare companies in CIIE: Nurmenniemi emphasized the active participation of Finnish companies in CIIE and stated that 18 companies and six other independent departments participated in the Finland pavilion. This significant presence emphasizes the growing interest of Finnish healthcare companies in the Chinese market. He stated: “This year we have a Finnish pavilion at…
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Final sprint for the climate summit, drug policy debated and so on “liquid fascism”
Hour 1 The climate summit COP28 in Dubai is in its final stages – will there be an agreement? Conversation with Mathias Fridahl at the Stockholm Environment Institute and reports on the growing threat posed by all air conditioners – already today they devour a fifth of the world's energy. Africa Correspondent Richard Myrenberg reports…
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The shape of the volcanic chamber under Þorbjörn and energy security
The accumulated magma that formed in the Þorbjörn area is estimated to be about one meter thick and about six million cubic meters. This information was provided by Kristín Jónsdóttir, director of disaster monitoring at the Icelandic Meteorological Institute, during a meeting organized on Monday at 3 p.m. by the Department of Civil Protection and…
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Daughter: Life of German jailed in Iran ‘at great risk’
paris – A German national kidnapped in Dubai and sentenced to death by Iran is almost unable to walk and talk because of health conditions that prison authorities have failed to treat properly, his daughter told AFP. Jamshid Sharmahd, who is also a US resident, suffers from Parkinson’s disease and may die due to his…
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The Finnish Trade Union JHL announces nationwide strikes to oppose the government’s cuts
These actions are expected to disrupt various public services, from sports facilities to public transport. In Turku, the strikes significantly affect the city’s traffic and energy services, when JHL members employed by Turku kaupunkiliikenne Oy and Turku Energia join industrial action. Board reconsideration request President of JHL, Päivi Niemi-Laine, expressed his hope that the strikes…
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A record 89% of Finland’s electricity came from fossil-free sources last year
Domestic production covered 85 percent of Finland’s electricity consumption, of which 54 percent was produced with renewable energy sources.