Tag: Fossil fuel
The next few years are crucial according to the heaviest climate report to date
The globe discusses the latest IPCC report with polar scientist and meteorology professor Michael Tjernstrom and professor Line Gordon who is director of the Stockholm Resilience Center and professor of sustainable development. This decade will be decisive in being able to limit warming to 1.5 degrees and the measures taken now may have consequences for […]
Companies pushing the gas pedal for electric car fleets
A new ranking has outlined the companies leading the charge to commit to electric vehicles and those lagging behind, writes David Ritter. AUSTRALIA’S corporate fleet of passenger cars has a big role to play in driving the electric vehicle (EV) revolution our country needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and clean up air pollution in […]
Report: Finland survived the energy crisis well in 2022
According to the report, Finland survived the energy crisis in the top positions with the second lowest electricity price in Europe in 2022. This was primarily due to Finland’s reduced dependence on fossil fuels compared to most European countries. According to Korhonen, the price of electricity is predicted to return to normal levels fastest in […]
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 […]
New report: Denmark’s air quality worst in the Nordics
Not bad in comparison, thoughTo be fair, only six countries in the world – Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland and New Zealand – have air quality that meets WHO standards. The silver lining is that Denmark is in 11th place in Europe and in the top 25 in the world, so it scores better than […]
Climate activist Greta Thunberg deletes her ‘end of the world’ tweet
Stockholm [Sweden]March 13 (ANI): Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has deleted a tweet she made in 2018 expressing concern that unless fossil fuels are phased out by 2023, climate change will “wipe out the entire human race,” Russia Today reported. In the post, Thunberg quoted a “leading climate scientist” who claimed that if we don’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
Decline in gas consumption in the EU
Natural gas consumption in the EU has decreased by 19.3% in the period August 2022 – January 2023, the decrease in Bulgaria is below 25%, compared to the average gas consumption for the same months (August – January) between 2017 and 2022. Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1369 on coordinated measures to reduce demand for natural gas, […]
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. […]
A significant deposit of rare earth metals found in Finnish Lapland
Permanent magnets are needed in e.g. electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels, consumer electronics and the defense industry. “Europe’s goal is to be a carbon-neutral continent by 2050 [rare earth metals] are essential in realizing the green transition. comment Jani KiuruDirector of raw materials at the Finnish Mineral Group. “The transition from fossil fuels to […]
Biden’s alleged meddling in Baltic Sea could be a game-changer
Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, Pulitzer Prize Winner for his reportage on the infamous My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War, has just broken the colossal true story of how America took out Russias Nord Stream I & II LNG Pipelines. Hershs account now affords all concerned to more clearly see and understand what the real […]
Finland consumed 10 percent more coal last year than in 2021
The use of fossil fuels increased during 2022 as a result of the energy crisis, but consumption has been declining for a long time.
Thousands protest in Germany against coal mine expansion
ERKELENZ, Germany – Thousands of people demonstrated in the rain Saturday to protest the clearing and demolition of a village in western Germany to make way for the expansion of a coal mine. There was a scuffle with the police when some protesters tried to reach the edge of the mine and the village itself. […]
Heat pumps boost Europe’s transition to clean energy
Heat pumps provided just 10% of the world’s heat for buildings in 2021, but a recent report on heat pumps by the International Energy Agency notes that their use is indeed gaining momentum across Europe as countries seek to reduce their reliance on Russian gas imports while cutting carbon emissions. “Heat pumps have the potential […]
Heat pumps drive Europe’s clean energy transition
Heat pumps provided just 10% of the world’s heat for buildings in 2021, but a recent report on heat pumps by the International Energy Agency notes that their use is indeed gaining momentum across Europe as countries seek to reduce their reliance on Russian gas imports while cutting carbon emissions. “Heat pumps have the potential […]
A four billion euro investment in the green steel factory Inko
– Finland is an ideal place for our project. It has an ambitious low-carbon goal, green industry-supportive and predictable operating conditions, fossil-free energy and a highly skilled workforce. Inkoo was chosen as our location because of the high-quality infrastructure and the availability of clean electricity. In addition, the ice-free deep harbor enables efficient, low-carbon logistics […]
Megatrends 2023: we can’t ignore these trends
Crises such as the Russian war of aggression and the Covid-19 pandemic have diverted our attention in recent years, narrowing and shortening our future prospects. People are understandably focused on coping with today’s challenges. But the megatrends of our time have not disappeared. Megatrends, i.e. broad arcs of change, help us understand this era of […]
What ancient wisdom can teach companies about sustainable economics
The business world tends to prioritize the concepts profit maximization, economies of scale and the weight of shareholder value. As the industry has evolved over centuries, these concepts have become deeply embedded in global financial systems. You can listen to more articles from The Conversation, narrated by Noa, here. However, some companies in some parts […]
Five options for restoring global biodiversity after the UN agreement
To slow and reverse the fastest loss of Earth’s living things since the dinosaurs has nearly 200 countries signed an agreement in Montreal, Canada, and vows to live in harmony with nature by 2050. The The Kunming-Montreal Agreement is not legally binding but will require signatories to report on their progress towards meeting targets such […]
LUT is planning Finland’s first advanced research microreactor
Juhani HyvärinenThe professor of nuclear technology at LUT says that the reactor will be used as a training, research and demonstration facility. It will be connected to the municipal corporation Lappeenranta Energia’s district heating network. “The safety and design of the micromodular reactor make cooperation with Ultra Safe Nuclear an ideal choice for LUT and […]
The Swedish Prime Minister calls for energy restraint to prevent power outages
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) — Swedish households may sometimes have to go without electricity, the government said Friday, urging the public to use electricity sparingly. “Many Swedes have saved electricity because of the cost and now we want to ask them to save electricity to minimize the risk of interruptions,” Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said […]
Fortum’s rescue package approved after minority shareholders revolt
The Finnish government lends Fortum more than two billion euros after failed fossil fuel investments.
"This result takes us forward": COP27 climate summit ends to help vulnerable countries
Against a difficult geopolitical backdrop, COP27 resulted in countries reaching a package of decisions that reaffirmed their commitment to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial times. The package also strengthened countries’ actions to cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the inevitable effects of climate change, as well as […]
Cop27’s lack of ambition exacerbated the breakthrough in loss and damage
While the agreement was hailed as a step towards climate justice, and a major achievement on loss and damage was not even on the agenda at the start of the conference, many reminded that the fund needs to be designed, financed and deployed before it can help countries bearing the brunt of the crisis. stress […]
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, […]
Screaming protesters disrupt Biden speech
The howling activists demonstrated against fossil fuels as the US president spoke at a climate conference in Egypt US President Joe Biden was interrupted by screaming protesters during a speech at the UN climate conference COP27 in Egypt on Friday. While Biden boasted about his green policies, the protesters demanded an end to the use […]
Screaming protesters interrupt Biden’s speech
The howling activists demonstrated against fossil fuels as the US president spoke at a climate conference in Egypt US President Joe Biden was interrupted by screaming protesters during a speech at the UN climate conference COP27 in Egypt on Friday. While Biden boasted about his green policies, the protesters demanded an end to the use […]
Greta Thunberg calls for the downfall of capitalism
The teenage climate activist also blamed “racism” for warming the planet Swedish eco-activist Greta Thunberg has turned her attention to the political arena, calling for the downfall of capitalism, which she claimed is responsible for climate change. The 19-year-old climate campaigner launched his book – ‘The Climate Book’ – in London on Sunday night, telling […]
EU officials speak out against Scottish nationalist leader over euro
Despite Nicola Sturgeon’s claims, it will be “impossible” for Scotland to join the bloc and not the single currency, officials say. Scotland will need “legally commit” to join the euro if it becomes independent and seeks membership of the European Union, two EU officials told the Herald on Sunday. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who […]
An independent Scotland will have to join the euro Brussels
Despite Nicola Sturgeon’s claims, it will be ?impossible? for Scotland to join the EU and not the single currency, officials say Scotland will have to “legally commit” to joining the euro if it becomes independent and seeks membership of the European Union, two EU officials told the Herald on Sunday. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who […]
EU nation warned of potentially deadly energy disruption Bloomberg
The Finnish grid operator says power outages are necessary to avoid a large-scale disaster If Finland were to cancel its planned rotating blackouts in winter, it could lead to a large-scale national disruption, the country’s electricity grid operator has warned, according to Bloomberg. If the outages do not continue, the resulting uncontrolled blackouts would mean […]
Global emissions will peak in 2025, says the International Energy Agency
“Announced Pledges Scenario (APS) Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) commitments reduce emissions faster: global emissions peak before 2025 and fall to 31.5 Gt CO2 in 2030, about 15 percent less than in 2025. STEPS,” the report said. The scenario in the IEA’s Energy Outlook report is based on prevailing policy settings where global demand for fossil […]
Finland joins a growing group of countries that restrict international oil and gas financing, so Norway is the only Nordic country that does not do so.
At the COP26 summit in November 2021, 39 countries and financial institutions, including Finland, signed the Glasgow Declaration On international public support for the clean energy transition, in which signatories commit to ending direct international public funding of fossil fuels by the end of 2022, except in exceptional circumstances, and to fully prioritize their public […]
A drought in the summer of 2022 became very likely due to climate change
The possible impact of climate change on this catastrophic weather event has now been investigated by an international team of climatologists. Sonia Seneviratne, Professor of Earth-Climate Dynamics at ETH Zurich. According to their study, published by the World Weather Attribution Group, land moisture droughts in the Northern Hemisphere are now at least 20 times more […]
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 […]
European finance ministers agree on funding to cut off fossil fuel connections with Russia
The finance ministers reached an agreement on the matter at their Economic and Financial Council meeting held in Luxembourg on Tuesday. However, the various factions of the Union clearly had different ideas about how the funding should be distributed among the member countries, the Finnish News Agency wrote. Leena MörttinenThe Permanent Undersecretary for International and […]
This week’s editorial: A special summer is over
The nation is now preparing for the long haul in a changed world. The virus still exists and will likely return as a concern. Hotspots are already popping up and the law against face masks is a joke. Hospitals more experiencedWe continue to handle the situation with dignity. The health service, now back to normal, […]
Intentional actions caused the Nord Stream gas leak, says the Danish Prime Minister
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday that leaks discovered in Nord Stream’s gas pipelines were apparently caused by deliberate actions and could not have been the result of accidents. “It is now the authorities’ clear assessment that these are intentional actions. It was not an accident,” says Mette Frederiksen to journalists. “There is […]
The European Commission proposes limiting the profits of energy companies
For example, the production of hydro and wind power has been more affordable. “We are proposing a ceiling for the income of companies that produce electricity at low costs. In these times, low-carbon energy sources – because they have low costs but high prices in the market – make huge incomes. stated von der Leyen. […]
International Round-Up: Denmark donates millions to Pakistan in the wake of floods
Hundreds of thousands displacedDenmark’s aid will go to UNHCR, which has distributed critical aid such as tents, sanitation, blankets and sleeping mats to the affected areas. The government said it would support continued aid support and protection for women and children in crisis areas. The UN estimates that 6.4 million people are in need of […]
Research: Arctic lakes are disappearing in a surprising climate discovery
Webb’s research reveals that over the past 20 years, Arctic lakes have shrunk or dried up completely in the pan-Arctic region, which includes northern parts of Canada, Russia, Greenland, Scandinavia and Alaska. The findings offer clues as to why mass desiccation occurs and how the loss can be slowed. The lost lakes serve as cornerstones […]
The Baltic States must increase the capacity for offshore wind power seven times by 2030
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) — The leaders of nations bordering the Baltic Sea agreed on Tuesday to sevenfold their offshore wind power generation by 2030, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters here after hosting the Baltic Sea Energy Security Summit. Alongside Denmark, the declaration was also signed by Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden […]
Finnish experts urge the government not to curb climate action because of energy prices
It is inevitable that some of the increase will trickle down to consumers’ bills. For example, the social democrats have proposed that the number of emission allowances distributed to the energy sector should be increased in order to lower energy costs for consumers. Basic Finns have suggested that the 27-country bloc temporarily suspend the mechanism. […]
Congress passes Democrats’ climate, tax, health bill, a Biden triumph
WASHINGTON – A divided Congress on Friday gave final approval to Democrats’ flagship climate, tax and health care bills, giving President Joe Biden a triumph from the dead on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster its prospects of retaining control of Congress in November’s elections. The House used a 220-207 party-line vote to […]
Scientists agree: World can reach 100% renewable energy system by 2050 or earlier
Hundreds of scientific studies have shown that 100% renewable energy systems can be achieved at global, regional and national levels by 2050 or earlier. The number of published studies has grown by 27% annually since 2010 and continues to grow every year. “A rapidly growing number of researchers conclude that the demand for the entire […]
Electricity market forecast: The price will triple by winter, but will collapse next spring
Electricity price forecasts for the upcoming winter are starting to become more precise. Prices are at their peak in the last months of the year. By then, the average price for up to three months will rise to almost 50 cents per kilowatt hour. The most expensive price periods are likely to be much more […]
Extinction Rebellion protested at Teboil station in Helsinki
Members of Extinction Rebellion – the environmental movement that curbs climate change – blocked the pumps at the Ruskeasuo Teboil gas station in Helsinki this afternoon. Extinction Rebellion protesters were mostly social and health professionals and students, according to the group’s tweet. The organization demanded that Finland accelerate the reduction of fossil fuels and immediately […]
Germany and other European countries are waiting for coal as the conflict in Ukraine continues
The move is part of a pan-European effort to divest Russia of natural gas and oust the president Vladimir Putinn energy stranglehold. Although the conflict in Ukraine accelerated the European Union’s race for renewable energy, fossil fuels are still the fastest solution. More coal must be imported from suppliers such as South Africa and Australia, […]
German climate activists strive to create friction with blockades
BERLIN – “It’s completely crazy to stay on the road with super glue”, admits Lina Schinkoethe. And yet the 19-year-old recently ended up in prison for doing just that, in protest of what she believes is the German government’s failure to act against climate change. Schinkoethe is part of a group called the Rebellion of […]
There may be power outages of up to 2 hours in Finland this winter
Europe fears a historically difficult winter as the war in Ukraine disrupts its energy supply. As the continent weans itself from Russian fossil fuels, sourcing alternatives has proven difficult, meaning energy regulation and restrictions may be one possible solution. When Europe prepares for the cold with energy regulation, it is possible that Finland will have […]
Food industry prices are expected to rise even further
The Finnish food industry is in a serious situation, states the CEO of Elintarviketeollisuus ry (ETK). Mikko Käkelä. Last summer’s relatively weak harvest, the logistics problems caused by the pandemic, and the price increases of raw materials and energy caused by the war in Russia have significantly increased the costs of agricultural production. "As a […]
Australian Labor is not alone. Left parties are making a comeback
One aspect of May’s federal election has been strangely overlooked: Labor’s gains follow a pattern among the main center-left parties in Europe and comparable countries. Traditional social democratic and workers-based parties are re-emerging and now hold offices (alone or in coalition) in all Scandinavia and in Germany, Spain, Portugal and New Zealand. Where the last […]
Suomela: The European Parliament’s labeling of natural gas and nuclear power as green is frustrating
Investments in certain nuclear power plants using the latest technology and natural gas-powered plants can therefore be labeled as sustainable investments according to the EU. Iris SuomelaThe vice president of the Green League described the voting result as “very frustrating” in terms of the climate. The aim of the taxonomy, he reminded, is to ensure […]
Roskilde 2022: A week’s waste and the work to stop it
It’s a fine line between irony and hypocrisy, and with climate skeptics and deniers always ready to throw themselves out, it’s a line often followed by environmentalists to balance their ideals with reality of their own CO2 footprint. Roskilde Festival, the iconic Danish music festival, follows that line at an organizational level. Although the organizers […]
The Helsinki energy company is building a 400 million euro tunnel with seawater to heat apartments
The pumps, which are not included in the cost estimate of EUR 400 million, are capable of generating district heating from cold seawater of up to 2 ° C. The actual construction phase is predicted to last about five years, so the facility could start using the heat of seawater in the production of regional […]
Petrol and diesel drivers will lose 5,000 parking spaces in Copenhagen
In Copenhagen, a city where the number of bicycles almost six to one exceeds the cars, the few residents who choose to drive a car will soon have even greater problems finding a place to park – unless they switch to electricity. The City of Copenhagen has decided to remove 5,000 parking spaces for petrol […]
2022 Tour de France: In the home of cycling
In 1973, a Saudi-led oil embargo against the United States triggered a global energy crisis. The price of oil quadrupled, leading to fuel shortages and revealing the West’s dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels. In Denmark – a country that had so far eagerly embraced the car – the crisis became an opportunity. Warned […]
Ordinary reed would be a suitable material for the green transition
Despite the expanding growth area and volumes, the use of industrial scale has not progressed e.g. due to underdeveloped harvesting techniques. “Lignocellulose-based reeds need to be considered on a global scale as part of the green transition,” says Timo SuutarlaBusiness Development Manager at Green Industry Park. Suutarla acted as a mentor in a student working […]
Ministry of Finance: Economic growth is slowing down, inflation is accelerating in Finland
“Building an economy on a more favorable and ecologically sustainable growth path that strengthens public finances requires the ability to compete successfully for investment among peers,” comments Mikko SpolanderDirector of the Finance Department of the Ministry of Finance. The economic outlook is overshadowed in particular by Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. The prolongation of […]
Putin’s war could be a crossroads for the climate
This week’s conflict begins in the heavily gas-dependent Germany. To avoid importing gas from Russia, there is now a large investment in terminals for liquefied natural gas, LNG. The problem is that it has a greater climate impact compared to the gas that comes in pipelines from Russia. Reporter Marcus Hansson goes to Wilhelmshaven where […]
An increase in fuel prices to 3 euros per liter is not impossible, the expert tells YLE
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) concluded earlier this month increase oil production by 648,000 barrels per day in July and August. The increase is not enough to compensate for the decline in Russian oil production and use, nor to lower consumer prices for fuels, according to Lehmus. He said the United States […]
YLE: Imports of Russian light oil to Finland grew strongly in March
Customs does not provide detailed information on imports, such as the names and shares of individual importers or the reason for the import. Olli-Pekka PenttiläThe director of statistics at Customs told YLE that light oils are mainly used in heat production in agriculture and industry, among other places. However, they are not processed into plastic […]
The Fossil Free Transport Forum focused on the green shift in heavy transport
In May 2021, the government adopted a resolution on a roadmap for fossil-free transport, listing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road transport. The goal is to halve transport emissions by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve zero emissions by 2045. Road transport accounts for 95% of domestic transport emissions. For heavy vehicles, the […]
The cabinet provides fuel subsidies to transportation companies
The Finnish government has proposed temporary fuel subsidies to help transport companies cope with the sharp rise in fuel prices after Russia occupied Ukraine at the end of February. Assuming that it is Parliament’s rubber stamp, the temporary subsidy covers road haulage and passenger transport. State aid covers all types of fuel and electricity, with […]
Towards a carbon-neutral Finland – Government approves medium-term climate change plan
– from both a climate and a security policy perspective. At the same time, we must ensure that the transition is fair. Effective and also fair climate work is the guiding principle through the now completed medium-term climate change policy plan. The plan includes various financial subsidies for both households and municipalities to make the […]
YLE: Finnish consumers faced a “double” rise in prices and interest rates
Growth was one percentage point higher than forecast by the European Central Bank (ECB) in March. In Finland, inflation accelerated more than the euro area average by one point from the previous month. Timo HirvonenHandelsbanken’s chief economist told YLE on Tuesday that the ECB has understandably had to repeatedly revise its consumer price forecast due […]
No Russian gas? New problem for Denmark
Green transition blessingThe EU gas market is expected to continue to function, and Denmark currently receives most of its gas via northern Germany. In addition, Denmark’s entry into sustainability and the green transition means that it is less receptive to being affected by the cessation of fossil fuels from Russia. When the reconstruction of the […]
Live: Zelensky visits Ukraine’s east as Russia presses Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made his first trip to the country’s war-torn east on Sunday since the start of the Moscow invasion, when Russian forces intensified their efforts to conquer key cities in the Donbas region. Follow today’s development on FRANCE 24’s live blog. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). 20:10: Zelensky says […]
The war increases Norway’s oil and gas profits. Now it is called to help
STAVANGER, Norway – Europe’s desperate search for alternatives to Russian energy has dramatically increased demand – and the price – for Norway’s oil and gas. When the money flows in, Europe’s second largest natural gas supplier fends off accusations that it is profiting from the war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who is […]
Russia shells Kharkiv, war in Donbas reaches maximum intensity
Russian forces shelled Kharkiv and killed nine people on Thursday after Moscow’s attempt to conquer Ukraine’s second city was rejected early in the war. Further south, fighting in the Donbas region reached “maximum intensity,” according to a senior Ukrainian defense official. Read about today’s events as they developed on our live blog. All times are […]
Our woman in Washington leads by a good example: how green frontline missions make an impression
In the vicinity of Embassy Row in Washington DC, the Danish government is demonstrating how retrofitting buildings with solar panels can reduce the dependence on burning fossil fuels. The Danish embassy’s solar cell plant has generated 11 percent of its total demand for electricity and reduced its CO2 emissions by 13 tonnes in February, the […]
The working group coordinates the distribution infrastructure for new alternative transport fuels
The distribution of new alternative fuels instead of fossil fuels plays a key role in the greening of transport. In order for households and companies across Finland to be able to switch to electricity and gas traffic, a nationwide public charging and refueling network must be easily available. – As the popularity of electric cars […]
The Fourth Walking and Cycling Forum focuses on promoting and informing walking
The Walking and Cycling in Finland forum will be held as an online event on 18 May 2022. The forum, organized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom and the Finnish Transport Agency, supports the goals of national operations. A program to promote walking and cycling. The event […]
There is no scientific basis for felling Finnish forests, says the climate panel
Jyri SeppäläThe professor in charge of sustainable consumption and production at the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) said on Thursday that the oft-heard claim that logging increases forest carbon sequestration in the medium to 30-80 years is inaccurate because logging from forest reduces long-term carbon storage. “The realization of the climate benefits of wood use over […]
The climate group announces the demonstrations, reports an increase in the number of members
The Finnish branch of the Extinction Rebellion environmental activist group, or Elokapina The demonstration in Finnish was held on Tuesday in front of the main entrance of the energy company Fortum’s head office in Keilaniemi, Espoo. The demonstration lasted until 11 a.m. and was attended by about 70 people. Ainomaija MikolaElokapina’s media contact told Yle […]
The future of nuclear waste: what is the plan and can it be safe?
The UK plans to expand sharply its nuclear capability, in an effort to reduce its dependence on coal-based fossil fuels. The government aims to build up to eight new reactors in the coming decades, with a view to increasing power capacity from around 8 gigawatts (GW) today to 24 GW by 2050. This would meet […]
Science Round-Up: Minorities still underrepresented in Danish media
Get minority recordsJørndrup further said that minorities are rarely used as sources in stories about childcare, schooling, finances or taxes. The study also found that journalists with a minority background accounted for less than 1 percent of the 1,244 articles viewed. Read the full report here. A new crying curve? Researchers from Aarhus University have […]
Local Round-Up: Sickness day figures confirm that the day care industry is having a hard time in Copenhagen
Teachers and day care workers in the capital take significantly more sick days than other municipal employees, figures from the town hall show. In general, the figures for sick days among Copenhagen Municipality’s employees last year, which did not include time off due to corona, were high. Its employees had an average of 11.9 sick […]
Greenpeace activists hung an anti-war flag at the headquarters of the power company Fortum
Greenpeace activists climbed on Wednesday at the energy company’s Fortum headquarters in Espoo to hang a flag urging the state-owned company to end business relations with Russia. The company’s subsidiary, German Uniper, is one of the largest importers of Russian gas to Europe. Fortum, which is almost 51% owned by the Finnish state, is by […]
Prime Minister Modi, Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen discusses Ukraine’s war
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 3 (ANI): On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the war in Ukraine with the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Denmark in Copenhagen. “We share many values. We are two democratic nations, we both believe in a rules-based international system. In times […]
Live: Civilians try to evacuate from Ukraine’s besieged Mariupol
Ukrainian authorities are planning further evacuations from Mariupol on Monday, following an initial operation to remove about 100 civilians from the besieged Azovstal steelworks. At the same time, in Brussels, EU energy ministers are holding emergency talks as the bloc considers a phasing out of Russian oil imports. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the […]
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 […]
Human greed leads to chronic soil degradation worldwide, says sharp UN report
The second edition of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), entitled “Global Land Outlook” (GLO), which precedes the UNCCD’s COP15 conference in Africa, sheds light on the way in which land resources – soil, water and biodiversity – are currently poorly managed and misused and how it threatens the health and continued survival […]
The study illustrates the fuel production process from waste material
According to the latest assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, significant reductions in CO2 emissions are needed to limit the consequences of climate change. Renewable electricity would be one way to reduce CO2 emissions from transport. The study developed a new process for ethanol production. It is a well-established fuel that reduces […]
The government unveils an ambitious green tax reform
FO for fossil fuelsFurthermore, DKK 7 billion has been set aside towards 2030 for a green transition fund to assist companies that have the greatest challenge in terms of embracing the green transition. The proposal also includes reducing Danish companies’ consumption of flue gas by almost 30 percent by 2030. The proposal, which negotiations begin […]
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 […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Russia’s gas unloading, parliamentary support for NATO and royal visit
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shifted the debate around energy in Finland, as much of Finland’s energy needs are sourced from Russia. Li AnderssonChairman of the Left Alliance and Minister of Education, spoke to Iltalehti paradox that Finland finances the Russian military machinery. "Europe will continue to fund Putin’s military operations and the Putin administration […]
12 best ways to get cars out of cities – ranked by new research
Question: what do the following statistics have in common? The second-largest (and growing) source of climate pollution in Europe. The leading killer of children in both the US and Europe. A principal cause of stress-inducing noise pollution and life-shortening air pollution in European cities. A leading driver of the widening gap between rich and poor […]
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 […]
“We must be prepared to pay the price for ending the war,” says the Finnish Prime Minister
“It is clear that unless energy is part of the sanctions, we will continue to fund [Russian President Vladimir] Putinwar. And it’s an unsustainable situation, he said. Members of the European Union reached an agreement on Thursday a new package of sanctions against Russia. The fifth package of sanctions is the first to target the […]
Counterfeit meat does not save the planet – Experts
After what is expected to be overwhelming proof IPCC (April 4) on the need to fundamentally change food systems to combat climate change, the report said IPES food (International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems) warns of the risk of crashing into meat for technical repairs. Technologies such as cultivated and counterfeit meat, plant-based […]
UN chief says world continues on ‘fast track to climate disaster’
He made these remarks in response to the sixth report of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on Monday. “The jury has made a verdict. And that’s damn it,” Guterres said in a statement. “This report … is a litany of broken climate promises. It is a file of shame that lists empty promises […]
Current measures are not enough to limit warming to 1.5 degrees – effective emission reductions will be needed over the next decade: IPCC report
Press release from the Ministry of the Environment and VTT According to the report, the climate targets announced so far by various countries are not enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees by the end of the century. With the climate measures decided so far, global warming will temporarily exceed 1.5 degrees, and strong […]
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 […]
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 […]
Science Round-Up: Danish universities form huge green-food collab
Denmark’s eight universities – DTU, University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, IT University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Business School, Aalborg University, University of Southern Denmark and Roskilde University – have joined forces on a unique new project on the green transition in food. . An interdisciplinary facility based at Aarhus University called the START Center for Sustainable […]
