Environmental specialists: Proposed border fence will affect Finland’s bear, wolf populations
The proposed construction of a fence along sections of the border with Russia will result in fewer wolves, bears and
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Finnish Environment Institute
Finns increasingly worried about biodiversity loss, especially abroad
Finns are increasingly worried about biodiversity loss, especially abroad, suggests a recent survey. The survey, commissioned by Finland’s Ministry of
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Satellite photos show contaminated algae blooming in southern coast of Finland
The heat that hit Finland in late July may draw crowds to beaches, but certain bacteria that live in the
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Finnish “ecosystem hotel” to preserve plant species
A project by the Finnish Environment Institute and manufacturing firm Rudus aims to conserve and even increase the number of
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Fresh saline pulse reinvigorates Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea started receiving a new pulse of saline this past weekend, as recent storms have caused the oxygen-rich,
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100 wrecks containing oil in Finnish waters
The Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) says it is basically a matter of time before Finland faces an oil leak such
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