Announced on 2 April, the decision has kindled discussion in Finland. Minister of Finance Riikka Purra (PS) has suggested it was due to the ongoing strikes in Finland, a suggestion that has been dismissed by SSAB. The Finnish Climate Change Panel, meanwhile, has viewed that it could complicate efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it has awarded $20 billion to green banks, financial institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects combating climate change in disadvantaged communities. Through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), thousands of communities will now receive funding for critical infrastructure and quality of life improvements like heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations, and community cooling centers. The GGRF is the si.
Countries fail to accurately report emissions Countries often inflate their emissions forecasts on which they base their climate pledges, new research .
CLINTON – The Red Mill Museum Village invites the local community for its first annual “Red Goes Green” celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at
In a significant boost to urban conservation efforts, Helsinki is set to enrich its green landscape by establishing five new nature reserves in 2024, covering a total area of approximately 129 hectares. These conservation initiatives, focusing on areas in eastern Helsinki and extending to the western part, underscore the city s commitment to biodiversity and environmental protection.
The creation of these reserves is in line with the Helsinki City Strategy for 2021–2025, which includes a commitment to establishing at least five new nature reserves annually.