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Finland report to the European Commission on the implementation of the Nature and Birds Directives - Finnish Environment Agency

Experts Challenge Africa On Green Environment, Launch Baobab & Marula Book
3 Environmental scholars and experts have called on Africa to lead in the crusade for cultivation of Baobab and Marula trees because of their role in addressing pressing global issues such as climate change, food security and indigenous knowledge....

Isaias Hernandez, aka Queer Brown Vegan, shares their story and Climate Week wishlist
For NYC Climate Week 2025, Campaign Shine is highlighting Isaias Hernandez, known as Queer Brown Vegan to their 182,000+ combined followers. Hernandez, who was raised in a low-income family in Los Angeles, covers the intersectionality of climate...

BSNL 4G towers to be upgraded to 5G in 6-8 months: Scindia
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia addresses the gathering at ‘Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025’ on ‘Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times’, on October 5, 2025. (@JM_Scindia/X via PTI Photo) The indigenously developed 4G...

The advantages of clearing field edges efficiently and safely
Maintaining field edges is often overlooked, yet these boundaries significantly impact machinery movement, farming efficiency, and even biodiversity. Overgrown field edges can hinder fieldwork, shade crops, and spread weeds, while also obstructing...


Arctic Medicine in Extreme Military Environments
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 – U.S. armed forces prepare military medical teams to provide care anywhere at any time, even in one of the harshest and most isolated places on Earth: the Arctic. From extreme weather changes to limited communications and...


Researchers develop groundbreaking method to turn air pollution into useful material: 'Significant'
Scientists in Finland have developed a groundbreaking way to turn air pollution into plastic, a process that could help clean the air, cut down on waste, and provide new raw materials without relying on dirty fuels. According to Packaging Europe,...

The Exotic Pet Trade Harms Animals and Humans. The European Union Is Studying a Potential Solution
By Tracy Keeling By the time a sugar glider named Mango entered an animal sanctuary in the Netherlands in 2023, life as a pet had taken a terrible toll. Mango lost both his brothers and his right eye due to health issues, despite being kept by a...

‘India has a geopolitical stake’: Finnish President on Ukraine war
Finland's President Alexander Stubb has said that India should play a key role in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict as it has a “geopolitical stake” in the issue, adding that he has been speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the...

India has a stake here: Finland’s President on Ukraine war
Helsinki Finland's President Alexander Stubb has urged that India should play a role in addressing the Russia-Ukraine conflict as "India has a geopolitical stake." "I've been speaking to PM Modi recently about the situation in Ukraine. India has a...

“India has a geopolitical stake here”: Finnish President on Russia-Ukraine conflict
Helsinki [Finland], September 22 (ANI): Finland's President Alexander Stubb has urged that India should play a role in addressing the Russia-Ukraine conflict as "India has a geopolitical stake." "I've been speaking to PM Modi recently about the...

Finland is ready for the next crisis, with stockpiled food and 72-hour kits – Europe should be too
In times of crisis, food is more than sustenance. It is a pillar of national stability. Finland has long understood this, not just because of policy, but because of who we are and where we live. Geography, a mild continental climate and our...

Finance Ministry forecasts slow recovery for Finnish economy — "There are many uncertainties"
Finland's GDP will grow by around 1.0 percent this year, by 1.4 percent next year and by 1.7 percent in 2027, according to the ministry's figures. Open image viewer The Finance Ministry revealed the contents of its latest economic forecast at a...

Red Onion Peels Yield Sustainable UV Film for Longer-Lasting Solar Panels
In the quest for more sustainable solar energy solutions, researchers have turned to an unlikely ally: the humble red onion. Scientists at the University of Turku in Finland, collaborating with teams from Aalto University and Wageningen...

Helin & Co opens exhibition, presenting Helsinki's transformation into a modern metropolitan region
Finnish architecture practice Helin & Co, one of Northern Europe's leading architectural firms, has opened an exhibition from 6 September to 15 October 2025 at Aedes Berlin. The exhibition, titled Heart and Horizon, aims to show how the firm has...

Artic medicine: Military medical readiness in extreme environments
U.S. armed forces prepare military medical teams to provide care anywhere at any time, even in one of the harshest and most isolated places on Earth: the Arctic. From extreme weather changes to limited communications and infrastructure, the Arctic...

Sweden and Finland Campaign for Relaxed EU Climate Targets
Photo: iStock / Andreas Balg Sweden and Finland are lobbying for relaxed emissions targets because of lower levels of tree growth in their countries, reports Arctic Today. The two nations say they could suffer “dire” economic consequences if they...