Finnish researcher looks to blue-green algae for biodiesel production
One day, it may be possible to fuel vehicles with biodiesel made with blue-green algae, according to doctoral student Mikael
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Finnair admits carbon offset sales pitch ‘misleading’ as its emissions rise
Finnair has admitted to providing misleading information about emissions reduction targets as part of a ‘Push for change’ campaign to
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Sámi youth oppose proposed Arctic rail line in northern Finland
As lawmakers have gathered at Helsinki’s House of the Estates for government formation negotiations over the past several days, demonstrators
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Finland’s economic growth slowing down
In a report published on Tuesday, OP Financial Group says Finland’s economy is continuing on a good track. The bank’s
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Psychologists in Finland sign climate petition, citing concerns for youth mental health
Nearly 400 psychologists and psychology students have handed a petition to lawmakers involved in government formation talks, demanding that they
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Finland warms up for the weekend
Temperatures in southern and central Finland were expected to breach 20 degrees Celsius on Friday, and the weekend will be
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Most Finns would support restrictions on clear-cutting
On a global scale, clear-cutting of forests has resulted in the extinction of hundreds of tree species. In Finland, more
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US, Norwegian troops join military drill in Arctic Finland
A major international military exercise began in Sodankylä, Finnish Lapland, on Wednesday. About 100 foreign soldiers are taking part in
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Blog – Did Finland fail as Chair of the Arctic Council?
The attention of Finnish and international media focused on the lack of results at the Rovaniemi Arctic Ministerial Meeting. There
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Blog – The Arctic Council Ministerial could have been worse
“The result could have been much worse.” So pronounced Finnish Foreign Minister Timo Soini at the press conference following the
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U.S. stonewalling on climate language scuttles Arctic Council declaration
ROVANIEMI, Finland – For the first time in history, an Arctic Council ministerial ended without a joint declaration from the
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Finland has a ‘big responsibility’ for biodiversity loss, says researcher
With one million species at risk, the devastating impact humans have had on nature was revealed in an extensive UN
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Venezuelan tensions part of discussion at Arctic Council meeting
The Arctic Council ministerial meeting began on Monday in Rovaniemi, Arctic Finland with one of the most highly anticipated talks
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Interview – Finland’s Senior Arctic Official looks back at two years of Finnish Arctic Council chairmanship
Finland completes its two-year Chairmanship of the Arctic Council on Tuesday, May 7th. Eye on the Arctic blogger Heather Exner-Pirot
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Blog – What to expect from the 2019 Arctic Council Ministerial
The Arctic Council is a collegial and sober organization, that likes to stay above the fray of geopolitical tussling. But
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