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Wind power — electrifying the future
Is wind power the way of the future? We asked the experts to find out.
February 23, 2021
Linda
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Euroopan komissio ehdottaa uutta ilmastotavoitetta vuodelle 2030
Euroopan komissio vaatii kunnianhimoisempaa ilmastotavoitetta vuodelle 2030 ja esittää nettopäästöjen vähentämistä vähintään 55 prosentilla vuoden 1990 tasosta.
September 21, 2020
Linda
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The European Commission proposes new climate goal for 2030
The European Commission calls for a more ambitious climate target for 2030, suggesting a reduction in net emissions of at least 55% compared to 1990 levels.
September 21, 2020
Linda
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The state of the Baltic Sea and our climate are connected
Our personal actions have a massive impact when it comes to keeping our planet cool — and to keep our seas clean.
June 2, 2020
Linda
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How to start a more climate-smart lifestyle?
We’ve all heard the lists of things we can change in our lives to mitigate emissions, but how to get started?
May 27, 2020
Linda
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To grow or not to grow — the future of our economy
So far, an ever growing economy has meant ever growing emissions. What does reaching the 1.5 °C target mean for our future economic system?
March 25, 2020
Linda
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Mikä ihmeen lentovero?
Koostimme alle vastauksia yleisimpiin kysymyksiin lentoverosta ja lentämisen päästöistä.
November 1, 2019
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A hot topic – Media’s role in solving the climate crisis
What we see in media has a considerable impact on our own impressions and actions. It’s also one of the key factors shaping the scientific and political discussion.
May 29, 2019
Linda
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Here’s why the bike should become king of the road (again)
Today, road transport accounts for over 70% of all emissions from transport! What about bringing back the bike on a big scale again?
May 8, 2019
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Your guide to the climate elections!
The Finnish general elections are drawing closer! Which political decisions are needed to stop climate change? What do the Finnish parties plan to do about it?
April 1, 2019
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Oppaasi ilmastovaaleihin!
Eduskuntavaalit lähestyvät! Mutta millaisia poliittisia päätöksiä tarvitaan ilmastonmuutoksen pysäyttämiseen?
April 1, 2019
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Plastics changed society once. Now it’s doing it again
Plastic has changed the world. The low-cost and versatile material has saved millions of lives but also played a significant part in creating a global throwaway society.
March 14, 2019
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Spark's Sustainable Travel Guide
The tourism industry is one of the largest and fastest growing industries worldwide, outpacing the growth of international trade.
February 13, 2019
Felicia
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Individuals can directly impact 70% of global emissions
In order to mitigate climate change, politics and industry do need to change, but these changes can be traced back to the opinions of individuals.
February 6, 2019
Amanda
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Why your actions matter more right now than ever before
At Spark Sustainability, we’re on a quest to spark collective action on climate change, and we thought we’d kick off 2019 by explaining why that’s such a big deal.
January 10, 2019
Amanda
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What counts as a climate action? Building a cooler tomorrow
The scientists have spoken: 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions originate from our daily choices.
October 17, 2018
Anna
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