Tag: Greenhouse gas
Martin Kinnunen (SD): We will be involved in the government’s climate policy
One of the government’s major challenges is to reduce Sweden’s carbon dioxide emissions in order to reach both the national and EU climate targets. They mean, among other things, that Sweden’s net emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere must be zero by 2045 at the latest and that emissions must have decreased by 63 […]
The next few years are crucial according to the heaviest climate report to date
The globe discusses the latest IPCC report with polar scientist and meteorology professor Michael Tjernstrom and professor Line Gordon who is director of the Stockholm Resilience Center and professor of sustainable development. This decade will be decisive in being able to limit warming to 1.5 degrees and the measures taken now may have consequences for […]
Danish opposition parties lament the absence of climate pressure in the budget
A DR report draws attention to how many times the word ‘climate’ was mentioned in the 2023 budget, a frugal set of plans focused on curbing inflation, which was announced yesterday by Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen. And it’s not a pretty score considering the ticking time bomb of the climate crisis and where the 2023 […]
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 […]
The war in Ukraine could trigger a land investment rush, as happened during the 2008 financial crisis
The authors provide a detailed analysis of the factors identified as drivers or precursors of the “land races” that occurred in the 21st century – such as the food crisis in times of increased demand for agricultural products, the demand for renewable energy or the need to diversify financial investments – to parallel the current […]
Calls are mounting to investigate alleged US involvement in Nord Stream blasts
© Provided by Xinhua A leading European analyst told Xinhua on Tuesday that potential evidence of US involvement would affect how each side of the Ukraine crisis is viewed internationally. ROME, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) — Three European countries probing the details of the Nord Stream pipeline explosion last September said Tuesday they are not sure […]
Economic Policy Council: The next government needs a credible plan to adjust public finances and combat climate change
Demand more targeted measures to mitigate the effects of crises Additional spending on military and other security-related uses has likely been necessary, while certain measures to increase purchasing power, such as a temporary reduction in VAT on electricity, have not been necessary. Severely affected households must be helped. However, not all households and companies can […]
Consumption-based emissions for all Finnish municipalities and regions calculated for the first time
For the first time, we can get systematic information on how emissions are distributed between households and the municipal organization within the municipality,” says. Santtu Karhinensenior researcher at the Finnish Environmental Center. According to new emission calculations, the combined consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions of Finnish municipalities are approximately 57.4 MtCO2e. Of these municipal emissions, 83 […]
The Climate Fund invests EUR 10 million in Norsepower to accelerate the reduction of emissions in the shipping industry
Emissions from shipping are predicted to increase without additional measures, so the development and scale of solutions that reduce emissions in the shipping industry is crucial. Norsepower reduces emissions by providing ships with wind power with the company’s own rotor sail. Depending on the wind conditions, Norsepower’s product can reduce the ship’s fuel consumption by […]
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 […]
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. […]
The UN organization confirmed the year 2022 as one of the warmest years
2022 will be the eighth consecutive year (2015-2022) in which global annual temperatures have increased by at least 1°C compared to pre-industrial times, according to all data collected by WMO. The years 2015–2022 are the eight warmest years. According to the WMO’s statement, the probability that the 1.5 degree limit of the Paris Agreement will […]
Police begin to clear German village condemned for coal mine
LUETZERATH, Germany – Police in riot gear began evicting climate activists Wednesday from a condemned village in western Germany to be demolished for the expansion of a coal mine. Some rocks and fireworks were thrown as police entered the small village of Luetzerath, which has become a flashpoint for debate over the country’s climate efforts, […]
Finnwatch: The fashion industry is not doing enough to fulfill its climate promises
“With major gaps in the commitments of the most advanced companies, it seems unlikely that industrial emissions can be reduced quickly enough,” comment Lasse Leipolaclimate expert at Finnwatch. “Solving the climate crisis requires that all emissions be reduced quickly and genuinely,” he emphasized. Among Finnish clothing producers and retailers, Marimekko, Reima, Stockmann and Tokmanni participated […]
The collapse of Finland’s carbon sinks is a national emergency, an expert tells YLE
“This is an outright national emergency” Jyri SeppäläProfessor of Luke, stated For YLE on Wednesday. He estimates that compensating the erosion of carbon sinks will cost the country between two and seven billion euros. Estimating the final price is challenging because it depends on the availability and pricing of moving units; the units currently pay […]
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 […]
Finland is applying for a place at the core of IMO to promote sustainable and safe shipping
“Sustainability, safety, modern technology and the well-being of seafarers are the key issues of Finnish maritime transport. At IMO, we strive to promote solutions that can promote these goals, says State Secretary Pilvi Torsti. Thanks to its geographical location, Finland has a long maritime history, which makes the Baltic Sea a lifeline for the country. […]
The World Travel & Tourism Council reveals the climate footprint of the EU travel and tourism industry
The new data shows that Travel & Tourism’s share of EU GDP grew by an average of 2.1% per year, while greenhouse gases increased by just 0.3% over the same period. The data also shows how the sector’s emission intensity is decreasing. In 2010, the industry emitted 0.49 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions for every […]
Global warming increases harmful oxygen loss in lakes: Study
The work was published on December 6 in the journal Global Change Biology. “There are significantly more lakes with dissolved oxygen loss than those with upwelling,” said the lead researcher Stephen Jane, PhD researcher at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability. “On a large scale, aerobic organisms will lose available habitat as lakes continue to […]
Greta Thunberg is suing Sweden
The eco-activist has joined a class-action lawsuit against the state over its alleged flawed climate policy A group of over 600 Swedish youth, including the environmental activist Greta Thunberg, has sued the country’s government for its insufficient efforts to tackle the climate crisis. On Friday, a demonstration called by the youth organization Aurora marched through […]
Germany’s ATES technology offers important savings in building emissions
Germany only has two Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) systems in operation, one in Bonn and one in Rostock, but a new study of the climate-friendly ATES technology shows that more than half of the country could benefit from it in the future . An ATES system relies on shallow groundwater sites to transfer and […]
"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 breakthrough underlines Denmark’s status as a green pioneer
Ahead of the UN climate conference in 2022 hosted by Egypt in Sharm El Sheikh from 7-18 November, the example of Denmark and Scotland – with their pledges to donate ‘Loss and Damage’ funds to the developing countries most affected by climate change – was always going to play heavily on the delegates’ minds. And […]
The best engineering and technology theses of the year selected
But these award-winning works go further and show that top research is being done at Finnish universities. With these awards, we want to present the talents of the future who would otherwise not receive media coverage. Congratulations to the winners”, says Juhani Nokeladirector of public administration, Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK FM Mahafugur […]
Today, the world’s population reaches 8 billion people
The annual World Population Prospects report, released on Monday to coincide with World Population Day, also says the world’s population will grow at its slowest rate since 1950, falling to less than 1 percent in 2020. While it took 12 years for the world’s population to grow from 7 billion to 8 billion, it will […]
US and China resume climate talks – ‘Important for climate summit’
The world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases – the United States and China – will resume climate talks between the countries, reports the New York Times. The talks have been on hold since August after the situation between the countries became increasingly tense. “It’s a positive surprise, it’s a breakthrough,” says Sveriges Radio’s climate correspondent […]
15,000 deaths due to hot weather in Europe in 2022: WHO
The WHO regional journal said that estimate is expected to rise as more countries report heat-related deaths. “For example, France’s National Institute for Statistics and Economic Research (INSEE) reported that more than 11,000 people died between June 1 and August 22, 2022, compared to the same period in 2019 – the last year before the […]
COP27 in Egypt: Cause for hope or doomed to disappoint
Activists have criticized previous UN climate talks, calling them slow, complex and ineffective. As countries around the world fail to meet climate commitments to keep global temperatures below the fateful 2 degrees Celsius, can this year’s COP27 in Egypt rise above the failures of the past – or is it destined to disappoint? For nearly […]
COP27 in Egypt: The core of hope or doomed to despair
Activists have slammed previous UN climate talks, calling them slow, complex and ineffective. As countries around the world fail to meet climate commitments to keep global temperatures below a fateful 2 degrees Celsius, can this year’s COP27 in Egypt rise above its bad rep, or is it destined to disappoint? For nearly thirty years, the […]
The government’s presentation: The obligation of municipalities to prepare climate plans in the future
The law sets emission reduction goals for the years 2030, 2040 and 2050. The goal of making Finland carbon neutral by 2035 at the latest is now stipulated in the law for the first time. The law regulates climate policy plans, and with the reform, the law was expanded to cover the land use sector. […]
Green spotlight: Time for brave choices
Turn off the light when not in use. Keep your shower short. Do not turn on the heat too early in autumn. Suddenly the energy companies want to save energy! “It’s all about the pennies and not the climate,” complains Charlotte, a 26-year-old newly graduated engineer. Obsessed with plastic pollution, it took her many months […]
Nord Stream’s methane leak is smaller than previously feared
Photo: Pixabay/klassensprecher930 When the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines were shut down in late September, likely as a result of sabotage, large amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaked into the Baltic Sea, raising fears of both an environmental disaster and a blow to the climate. The two damaged pipelines, which link […]
46 projects to enhance the green transition in the built environment
“The built environment produces about a third of Finland’s greenhouse gas emissions. On the other hand, the green transition also offers great business opportunities for the construction industry, including the fact that the demand for solutions that improve energy and material efficiency stops and stagnates. The decrease in biological diversity continues to grow. There is […]
When the permafrost melts
In the Northern Hemisphere, a quarter of the land is on permafrost; layer of soil that is frozen year-round. There, millennia of Earth’s history are hidden in the form of millions of tons of organic material, the remains of prehistoric animals and plants, which when it thaws are transformed into greenhouse gases that accelerate global […]
The majority of Finns would reduce logging in order to achieve climate goals, says the study
Supporters of the Green Alliance, the Left Alliance and the Social Democrats were particularly likely to agree with the statement. The share of respondents who agreed with it was more than 40 percent also among supporters of the Center and the Coalition. Logging has harmful effects on the climate, especially by reducing carbon sinks, which […]
Most infectious diseases can be exacerbated by climate change
Photo: Pixabay/tortugadatacorp Climate change could worsen a whopping 58% of the infectious diseases humans come into contact with worldwide, from common waterborne viruses to deadly diseases like the plague, our new research shows. Our team of environmental and health scientists has reviewed decades of scientific papers on all known pathogenic disease pathogens to create a […]
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 […]
EU climate ministers agree to halt fossil car sales by 2035
“A big step”Other measures in the climate package aim to strengthen the EU’s trade quota system, establish a social climate fund and increase the targets for CO2 capture in soil and forests. The overall climate targets are also set to increase for the member countries, where Denmark raises its 2030 emissions target from 39 per […]
Copenhagen rises to the top of the world’s most sustainable cities
Mayor wants moreThe Danish capital also scored well on emissions, as it has one of the lowest greenhouse gas emissions per capita with 0.9 percent and one of the most efficient road networks in Europe. Prices for public transport were also very high for Copenhagen, as 67 percent of all trips have been made by […]
The new climate law will enter into force in July
“The new climate law is vital for Finland. The climate change law will ensure that ambitious climate work continues throughout the government. The law shows the world how we can build a carbon-neutral welfare state by 2035. It is also a strong signal to companies in Finland.” Maria Ohisalo. The law sets out climate change […]
Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson (S): New nuclear power may be needed
According to Sweden’s climate goals, we will not have any net emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere by 2045. In northern Sweden, a conversion industry is growing with, among other things, battery factories and production of stainless steel. Industries will require huge amounts of electricity to replace fossil energy in production. Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson says […]
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 […]
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 […]
Swedish sustain tech company Wayout and EP Kamat Group introduce environmentally friendly technology to reduce the carbon footprint
Goa [India], May 28 (ANI / NewsVoir): The award-winning sustain-tech company Wayout and EP Kamat Group signed a partnership contract on Saturday in the presence of Dr Pramod Sawant, Prime Minister, Goa. The companies unveiled the environmentally friendly technology that can be used effectively to reduce the carbon footprint and its positive impact on the […]
For the first time in Finland, land use became a source of emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 remained at the previous year’s level. Forests are Finland’s most important climate change mitigation area. highlighted Helsingin sanomat newspaper. They sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and thus act as important carbon sinks. The significant increase in fellings, in turn, corresponds to an increase in CO2 emissions. Emissions from land […]
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 […]
In this way, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced
They found that combining dietary change, emissions pricing and international income transfers could make the world food system emission-neutral by the end of the 21st century – while providing healthier food for the world’s growing population. “Reducing the size of our current food system alone will not reduce emissions much. Instead, we need to change […]
Research suggests that “climate change” could trigger the next pandemic
This link between climate change and the spread of viruses is described by an international research team led by researchers at the University of Georgetown and published in the April 28 issue of Nature. In their study, the researchers made the first comprehensive assessment of how climate change is changing the structure of global mammalian […]
Mushroom-based meat alternatives that help save the earth’s forests
Potsdam [Germany]May 4 (ANI): Replacing only one-fifth of beef from microbial protein, a meat alternative produced in fermentation tanks, by 2050 could halve deforestation. This new analysis by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has been published in Nature. The ready-to-market meat alternative is very similar in taste and texture, but is a […]
Prime Minister Modi examines India-Sweden’s bilateral partnership with counterpart Andersson
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): In addition to the second India-Nordic summit in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with her Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson on Wednesday, where both sides reviewed the progress of the bilateral partnership. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. Both leaders also discussed the possibilities of deepening cooperation […]
In Scandinavia, wooden buildings reach new heights
SKELLEFTEA, SWEDEN – A sand-colored tower glitters in the sunlight and dominates the skyline of the Swedish city of Skellefteå when Scandinavia uses its wood resources to lead a global trend towards building environmentally friendly high-rise buildings. Sara Kulturhus is one of the world’s tallest timber buildings, made mainly of spruce and rises 75 meters […]
Research: EU carbon taxes would have a small overall economic impact on Finland
The European Commission is proposing that tariffs be levied on certain highly polluting imports, such as aluminum, cement, fertilizers and steel, in order to encourage third countries to adopt greener production processes, prevent so-called carbon leakage and create a more balanced market in the 27-nation bloc. According to Etla and Syke, customs duties in Finland […]
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 war in Ukraine threatens the geopolitical balance in the Arctic
Russia shares a maritime border in the Arctic with European and American NATO members. While environmental considerations and economic interests have typically dominated cooperation in the region, the war in Ukraine threatens to upset this prudent balance. Russia’s senior diplomat at the Arctic Council’s Intergovernmental Forum, Nikolai Korchunov, spoke on April 17 about NATO’s increased […]
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 […]
Researchers have been reconstructing Arctic amplification indices over the past millennium
BEIJING, April 12 (Xinhua) – Researchers have reconstructed the Arctic amplification index over the past 1,000 years and found that the index has decreased over time, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Arctic has warmed more than twice as much as the global average since the pre-industrial […]
Danske Nyheder Round-Up: The ministry will probably revoke the church’s right to veto wind turbines following a decision in Viborg
At the end of January, the newspaper Information reported how the Danish Lutheran Church has vetoed plans to build wind turbines ten times since 2017. It has the right to object to anything that may interfere with the view from a church, provided it is within 3 km. Niels Vium, the official behind the decision, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Planetary health, shrinking wild salmon stocks and the happiest country in the world: Finland in the World Press
The Snowchange team taught the villagers about the area, its wetland ecosystem and how best to take care of it. The Milky Way wetland was successfully regenerated, creating a safe haven for biodiversity and at the same time transforming the wetland over time from a carbon source to a carbon sink. Prior to the project, […]
Global Fashion Agenda and UN Climate Change Secretariat join forces to accelerate fashion climate action
The Fashion On Climate report predicts that if the fashion industry does not accelerate its response to climate change, it will produce by 2030 about twice the amount of greenhouse gas emissions required to comply with the Paris Agreement’s global warming path by 2050. for industrial change, a new alliance between the GFA and the […]
Renewable fuels could replace up to 70% of Russia’s crude oil imports by 2030: eFuel Alliance
The European energy dilemma On the one hand, a secure and affordable energy supply must be guaranteed and, on the other, the energy sector must become environmentally friendly in order to achieve the climate goals set. At present, around 60% of Europe’s energy needs are met by imported fossil fuels and 15% by renewable energy […]
Amazon rainforests are losing their resilience, new research reveals
This study was published in the Journal of Medical Screening. About three-quarters of the forest’s ability to recover from disruption has declined since the early 2000s, which scientists see as a warning sign. The new evidence comes from advanced statistical analysis of satellite data on changes in vegetation biomass and productivity. “Decreased resilience – the […]
Global food system, food practices account for 21-37% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions
(14% of global greenhouse gas emissions) and energy use in buildings (16%) and almost as much as industry (21%) and electricity generation (25%). In fact, in a scenario where emissions from all other sources are stopped, emissions from the global food system alone will cause enough greenhouse gases to heat the planet above the 1.5 […]
New climate law for Parliament
“The decision on the Climate Change Act is the most lasting effect of this government. It will ensure that the carbon neutrality target of 2035 is maintained and that climate work continues outside the election period. carried out in close collaboration with researchers and the objectives set by law are based on scientific advice. ” […]
How can Norwegians relate to the UN’s sustainability goals? 
The UN’s sustainability goals are in many ways the world’s work plan for eradicating and combating poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030. In 2018, it became known that Norwegian consumers were among the climate change and that something absolutely must change in our everyday lives if we are to have the opportunity to reach […]
How can Norwegians relate to the UN’s sustainability goals? 
The UN’s sustainability goals are in many ways the world’s work plan for eradicating and combating poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030. In 2018, it became known that Norwegian consumers were among the climate change and that something absolutely must change in our everyday lives if we are to have the opportunity to reach […]
National Round-Up: Russian Ambassador warns that US cooperation could jeopardize security in the Baltic Sea
Vladimir Barbin, the Russian ambassador to Denmark, has today informed Politiken that Denmark’s closer defense cooperation with the United States could have serious consequences for security in the Baltic Sea. Negotiations are underway, but it is expected that American personnel and equipment will be welcomed on Danish soil. World military dominance “It is a clear […]
Recycling, a fictitious four-day work week and reindeer pizza: Finland in the world press
The Finnish education system is recognized around the world, and currently it teaches children to think differently from an early age than their parents and grandparents. Like Nani PajunenSitra’s sustainability expert says: “People think it’s just about recycling, but in reality it’s about rethinking everything – products, materials development and consumption.” When looking at the […]
According to the UN, 2021 was one of the seven warmest years
Global warming and other long-term climate change trends are expected to continue as a result of the record number of greenhouse gases that capture global warming, WMO said in a press release on Wednesday. Although the La Nina events of 2020-2022 temporarily cooled global average temperatures, WMO said. The average global temperature in 2021 was […]
Economic growth slows as the number of extreme rainy days increases: Research
An analysis of data from more than 1,500 regions over the past 40 years shows a clear link and suggests that the increased daily rainfall caused by climate change due to the burning of oil and coal is damaging the global economy. “It’s about prosperity and ultimately people’s jobs. Rainy days and extreme daily rains […]
Yle is reviewing the climate change statements of activists, politicians and stakeholders
False news is spreading rapidly and opinions about the climate crisis are often dominated by fact-based statements, so fact-checking can be a useful tool both in educating the general public and in monitoring public figures. Yle has therefore factually reviewed a number of statements on climate change made by politicians, activists, pressure groups and other […]
Net-zero flights are not just fantasy
Photo: Pixabay / Lars_Nissen As international air travel recovers from COVID-19 restrictions, are greenhouse gas emissions from aviation expected to increase dramatically? and with it, review of the industry’s environmental credentials. Aviation emissions have almost doubled since 2000 and reached one billion tonnes in 2018. Climate Action Tracker considers the industry’s climate performance to be […]
Blue sky-thinking: net-zero flight is more than a fantasy escape
As international air travel recovers from COVID-19 restrictions, greenhouse gas emissions from aviation are expected to increase dramatically – and with it, scrutiny of the industry’s environmental credentials. Aviation emissions have almost doubled since 2000 and 2018 reached a billion tons. Climate Action Tracker rates the industry’s climate performance as critically inadequate. When the climate […]
Good and affordable apartment for everyone
The main goal of the development program to be implemented in 2021–2028 is to promote the long-term perspective of housing policy. “Urbanization continues. The Finnish housing market is still differentiated, not only between different types of regions, but also within cities. With a good housing policy, we can reduce inequalities and create more equal, further […]
EU environment and climate ministers discuss climate package
In July 2021, the Commission published an extensive package of proposals for climate legislation. The proposals in the Fit for 55 package implement the obligation of EU climate law to reduce the EU’s net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 from 1990 levels. The Presidency will present a progress report on the […]
One million euros for an environment built for climate work
“One third of Finland’s greenhouse gas emissions are caused by construction and buildings. This means that there are at least as many climate solutions. There is a fair amount of funding available for impressive ideas and new openings, and we want to invite everyone to take part in this joint work, ”says the Minister for […]
Institute: The growth of Finnish forests is slowing down for the first time in 60 years
Forest growth figures have begun to decline, says a report From the Natural Resources Center (Luke). For the last time in Luke’s 100-year history of forest growth reports, anything but a growing trend was observed 60 years ago. Forest growth is a major contributor to climate efforts and its decline could significantly hamper efforts to […]
Finland’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen sharply
Finland’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 decreased by 9 per cent compared to 2019, Statistics Finland revealed Press release. The drop is explained by the warm winter as well as the structural changes in electricity production and the decrease in transport traffic. Emissions from the country’s largest emitter, the energy sector, fell 11 percent […]
McKinsey acquires the Swedish sustainability consulting company Material Economics
Join the Europe platform In its third sustainability-focused deal this year, McKinsey & Company has acquired Material Economics, a Swedish consulting company dedicated to sustainability and climate change. For the founder of Material Economics, Per-Anders Enkvist, and partners Per Klevnäs and Robert Westerdahl, the merger with McKinsey & Company is a homecoming. The trio are […]
The Finnish forest industry, the use of cars, is the subject of a review in the OECD’s environmental review
Finland has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions, but not fast enough, according to a recent environmental report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD’s Finnish Environmental Review 2021 stated that although the Nordic country is known as a pioneer in environmental policy and ambitious goals, it is not "not completely on […]
Finland’s energetic efforts to be carbon neutral by 2035
PASSIONS ends up deep among Scandinavians who have a reputation for their incessant obsession with environmental issues. The people and governments of these countries are hypersensitive when it comes to keeping their environments clean and green. It is a value that is permeated by most Scandinavians and I observed this virtue during my four and […]
The government unveils budget agreement for 2022
Some key elements of the agreement are: – One billion kroner set aside to kick-start the health sector over the winter. – DKK 11.3 million has been earmarked in 2022 and DKK 11.8 million in 2023 to reduce the backlog of healthcare personnel applications from abroad. – DKK 100 million will be set aside in […]
Too dry, too hot or too wet: The weather stays constant in Europe
These events include heat waves, droughts and heavy rainy seasons. Especially in Europe, but also in Russia, the number and intensity of permanent weather patterns have increased in recent decades and extreme weather conditions have occurred in different places at the same time. “In our study, we show that the ongoing weather conditions are increasingly […]
Minister Harakka at the IMO General Assembly: negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions must be intensified and digitalisation must be utilized in maritime transport
The topics of Minister Haraka’s video speech are the automation of shipping and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Finland has proposed new working arrangements in the IMO. The aim is a more structured approach to negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and that smaller countries also have equal opportunities to participate. “It […]
Healthier Diets Associated with Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Research
Food production is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for about a third of global emissions. Previous research suggests that an environmentally sustainable diet is also often less processed, less energy-rich, and more nutritious. However, most of the work had been done using sustainability measurements for a wide range of foods instead of […]
The study reveals that the Arctic Ocean began to warm up decades earlier than expected
An international team of researchers is reconstructing the recent history of ocean warming at the Arctic Gate in the Fram Strait between Greenland and the Svalbard. Using chemical signatures found in marine microorganisms, scientists discovered that the Arctic Ocean began to warm rapidly at the beginning of the last century as warmer and saltier waters […]
Fossil fuel free transport platform focuses on electricity, gas and hydrogen distribution infrastructure
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. The Fossil Free Transport […]
The new draft COP26 declaration dilutes demands for the phasing out of fossil fuels
A text released by the COP26 presidency on Wednesday called on countries to “accelerate the phasing out of subsidies for coal and fossil fuels”, but the wording has now been changed to “unreduced carbon power” and “inefficient”. “support. “Calls on the parties to accelerate the development, deployment and diffusion of technologies and the adoption of […]
Finland joins several transport declarations in Glasgow – commitments encourage countries to move towards carbon-neutral road, shipping and air transport
Transport is not on the official agenda of the Climate Change Conference, but the countries also agree on a number of transport initiatives, in particular at the initiative of the British Presidency. This means that the transport sector now has a more prominent role than in previous conferences. “The declarations send a clear message that […]
Warming temperatures are increasingly changing the structure of the atmosphere, scientists are finding
The study, published in Science Advances, is based on decades of weather balloon observations and specialized satellite measurements to determine the extent to which the peak of the atmosphere rises. This area, the tropopause, raises the boundary of the stratosphere by about 50 to 60 meters (about 165 to 195 feet) in a decade. The […]
Billions of people could face deadly heat stress in a warming climate of 2 degrees: Report
“At the new temperature – according to new figures and a map from the Finnish Meteorological Institute – the number of people living in areas affected by extreme heat stress will rise from the current 68 million to about a billion,” the study found, adding 4.0 degrees. An increase in C could result in nearly […]
20 countries have decided to stop financing fossil fuels abroad
Several countries had already agreed to phase out fossil fuels by ending international funding for coal, but this agreement is the first of its kind to include oil and gas projects, CNN reports. “This is a historic breakthrough that would not have been possible just a few years ago,” Iskander Erzini Vernoit, a climate finance […]
Young activists take the spotlight for a day at the UN climate talks
Activists will take over the UN climate summit in Scotland on Friday, ending a week of dizzying government talks and promises with a student march, youth-led presentations and a giant iceberg transported from Greenland to the Glasgow River Clyde to dramatize the Arctic situation. British organizers decided to hand over the day to civic groups […]
Glasgow will see several protests over the weekend as the climate summit continues
Glasgow [UK]November 5 (ANI / Sputnik): The organizers of the UN Climate Conference (COP26) warned participants of several environmental protests planned for Friday and Saturday in Glasgow, which will host the event. Friday, November 5: To coincide with Youth and Public Empowerment Day, an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people are expected to leave Kelvingrove Park […]
President of Finland at COP26: "Climate change is advancing and cannot continue"
President Sauli Niinistö and the Finnish delegation arrived at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, UK, on Monday, and the president is due to issue a national statement on Tuesday. The conference will bring together leaders and decision-makers from around the world to accelerate the achievement of the goals of the 2015 Paris Climate […]
Niinistö at the UN Climate Summit: "If we lose the Arctic, we will lose the planet"
Speech by the President of Finland at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, on Tuesday Sauli Niinistö said that after more than 40 years of debate on climate change, the world must act now. "We have reached a point where we need to exceed our goals and promises. Change may seem incomprehensible, […]
