Workers struggling with record-breaking heat flood Finland’s work safety hotlines
Calls to Finland’s occupational health and safety authorities have increased in recent weeks due to the ongoing heat wave. On
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Elderly most vulnerable to Finland’s heatwave
With temperatures in Finland forecast to reach as high as 34C on Tuesday, the National Institute for Health and Welfare
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As Finland’s temperatures rise, so does the threat of toxic algae
Forecasts for sizzling weather into next week will likely speed up blue-green algae growth, says the Finnish Environment Institute SYKE.
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Northern Finland faces broiling heat
Mixed weather is looming for Finland over the next few days. Parts of Lapland are bracing for temperatures reaching a
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Sweden seeks European Commission’s help for farmers facing historic drought
The hot and dry weather is badly affecting Sweden’s farmers. It is the worst drought in 26 years, according to
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Swedish Green Party urges action as record temperatures put strain on agriculture
The Swedish Green Party’s spokesperson Isabella Lövin focused on the environment, agriculture, and this summer’s record temperatures in her Almedalen
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Heat and drought could put Swedish dairy farmers out of business
The dry weather during May and June is putting an increasing strain on Sweden’s farmers. If the rain does not
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Lapland village nearly tops Finland’s 2018 heat record
The record for Finland’s hottest temperature so far this year nearly went to Finnish Lapland on Tuesday. The village of
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Finland’s strawberry season hastened by warm spring weather
This year, the strawberry season in Finland is occurring early and is shorter than usual. Miika Ilomäki from the fruit
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Pouring rain expected over large swaths of Finland
The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) said on Tuesday that it is still considering whether to issue a heavy rain warning
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Rain and wind await Finland for Midsummer weekend
The upcoming holiday weekend will be wet and windy, according to forecasters, with the Midsummer break featuring a low pressure
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Sweden faces midsummer strawberry shortage due to unfavourable weather
Would Midsommar even be Midsommar without Swedish strawberries? Well millions may be about to find out. At Västernäs strawberry farm
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Lack of rain could force Swedish farmers to kill their livestock early
Many cows in Sweden might need to be slaughtered early due to a shortage of grass for them to eat.
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Finland expecting less blue-green algae blooms than in previous years
This summer there is a decreased risk of widespread blue-green algae blooms in Finland’s sea areas compared to the last
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No end in sight for Helsinki’s record, month-long drought
The Finnish capital Helsinki has had no rain for 30 days, a record-breaking dry spell for the Kaisaniemi weather station.
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